Antique French Silvered Metal Sugar Bowl

Antique French Silvered Metal Sugar Bowl

4” to mouth, 5.75” with lid, 5.75” at widest

Antique French sugar bowl in silvered metal, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The rounded form is flanked by twin handles and topped with a domed lid finished with an acorn finial. Laurel garlands tied with ribbons encircle the body in classic neoclassical style, with a warm, time-softened patina that adds depth and character.

A graceful accent for a breakfast tray, sideboard, or open shelving. Its delicate symmetry and soft gleam mix beautifully with porcelain, glass, or pewter. Display it alongside other Belle Époque pieces for a cohesive vignette, or contrast it with simple ceramics for a more relaxed French look.

During the Belle Époque, French silversmiths embraced the Louis XVI Revival, drawing inspiration from 18th-century ornamentation—garlands, bows, and classical finials that symbolized refinement and restraint. This sugar bowl reflects that enduring aesthetic, when even everyday tableware was crafted with architectural balance and decorative precision.