{"product_id":"c-1860s-rogers-smith-co-sugar-bowl","title":"c. 1860s Rogers, Smith \u0026 Co. Sugar Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as presented; to be candled by \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/salvagebohemia.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvage Bohemia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox. 24 oz wax pour • $2.30 per oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn fine antique silver-plated sugar bowl by Rogers, Smith \u0026amp; Co. of New Haven, Connecticut, selected for a second life as a one-of-a-kind candle vessel. Dating to the mid-19th century, this handsome piece combines the classical form of a Grecian urn with the elaborate naturalistic ornamentation fashionable during the Victorian era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rounded body is supported by a substantial pedestal foot and framed by two gracefully sweeping handles, embellished with decorative floral mounts. Intricate grapevine engravings surround the bowl, forming elaborate wreaths and cartouches between floral motifs. A repeating oval border encircles the shoulders, while a finely detailed rim completes its architectural silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside bears the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROGERS, SMITH \u0026amp; CO. \/ NEW HAVEN, CT \/ No. 1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark. The firm's New Haven period dates from approximately 1862 to 1877, while the No. 1950 grape pattern is associated with silver-plated tea services developed around 1860. The design also has a documented historical connection to Reed \u0026amp; Barton, whose hollowware designs and unfinished pieces were supplied to other manufacturers during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally intended for a formal Victorian tea service, this two-handled bowl has been selected for conversion into an antique candle vessel. Its generous proportions, decorative handles, and richly engraved silver-plated surface make it a particularly beautiful example of an object finding renewed purpose while retaining its original character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New Haven, Connecticut, United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rogers, Smith \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-19th century, circa 1863–1865\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No. 1950, grape-pattern tea service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver-plated metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition with surface scratches, tarnishing, and wear consistent with age and use. Please review photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"America, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44597320155223,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A3748.jpg?v=1793508340","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/c-1860s-rogers-smith-co-sugar-bowl","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}