Arts and Crafts Movement Hammered Pewter Sugar Bowl

This item is a small, double-handled open vessel, likely a sugar bowl, crafted from pewter and displaying the hallmarks of the Arts and Crafts movement. The bowl features a distinct hand-hammered texture across its globular body, creating a faceted surface that interacts dynamically with light. It is constructed with a rounded base, a slightly constricted shoulder, and a rolled rim. Two simple, curved 'C' scroll handles are attached symmetrically to the sides, displaying a utilitarian but elegant aesthetic. The body is divided by horizontal and vertical smooth banding that segments the hammered panels, a design element typical of early 20th-century metalwork. The material is a dull, silvery-grey metal consistent with aged pewter, showing a deep, authentic patina throughout. Condition-wise, the piece appears well-preserved with minor surface scratches and localized oxidation consistent with its age, likely dating from 1900-1920. There are no visible maker's marks from this angle, but the quality of the hammering suggests skilled manual craftsmanship rather than mass machine production. The object sits low and heavy, emphasizing the 'honest' use of materials central to the era's design philosophy.