{"product_id":"soviet-glassware-cobalt-blue-sugar-bowl-melchior","title":"Soviet Glassware Cobalt Blue Sugar Bowl in Melchior Holder – Lidded Candy Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece of vintage Soviet glassware is a cobalt blue glass sugar bowl set in a filigree openwork metal holder with a pedestal base and a matching removable lid. The holder is made of melchior, a silver-plated alloy, with delicate cut-out geometric and floral patterns. It works equally well as a sugar bowl, candy dish, honey pot or trinket box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar bowl \/ candy dish \/ trinket box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt blue glass insert; melchior (silver-plated alloy) holder and lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt blue and silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removable lid, filigree openwork holder, pedestal base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Soviet price stamp \"Ц 5р\" (price 5 rubles) and manufacturer's factory mark on the bottom of the metal base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e See photos with a hand for scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in good vintage condition. The cobalt glass insert is clean with no major chips or cracks. The metal holder and lid show a natural patina, light oxidation and minor scuffs consistent with age and gentle use. The metal can be polished to a high shine if desired, or left as-is to keep its historic character. Please see the detailed photos to evaluate the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMelchior is the name used in the former Soviet Union for cupronickel, a copper-nickel alloy that was widely used for tableware such as tea glass holders, spoons and sugar bowls. Combined with deep cobalt blue glass, it creates a classic look of Soviet era glassware that catches the light beautifully on a dining table. A lovely piece for collectors of vintage glass, cupronickel and Soviet design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678810996885,"sku":"EBAY-406932211849","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-glassware-cobalt-blue-sugar-bowl-melchior-1.jpg?v=1791646638","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-glassware-cobalt-blue-sugar-bowl-melchior","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}