American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Open Sugar Bowl

This is an American Brilliant Period (ABP) double-handled open sugar bowl, dating approximately from 1876 to 1916. The vessel is crafted from high-lead-content heavy crystal, which provides its characteristic brilliance, weight, and clarity. The exterior surface is extensively hand-cut with traditional motifs, including large hobstar rosettes, cross-hatched diamonds, and vertical fan cuts. The rim features a scalloped, 'sawtooth' edge common to high-quality cut glass of the era. Two large, smooth, C-shaped handles are applied to the sides, showing a polished finish that contrasts with the prismatic geometry of the bowl's body. The piece exhibits a bulbous, rounded form tapering slightly toward the base. In terms of condition, the glass appears bright with no significant clouding or 'sick' glass symptoms, though minor 'fleabites' or small nicks are likely present on the sharp edges of the sawtooth rim and the points of the hobstars—typical for utilitarian crystal of this age. There are no visible large cracks or structural repairs. The craftsmanship indicates a high level of skill, likely from a notable American manufacturer such as Libbey, Hawkes, or Dorflinger, though no specific acid-etched signature is immediately visible in the provided image.