{"product_id":"antique-silver-plated-sugar-bowl-for-manhattan-beach-hotel","title":"Antique Silver-Plated Sugar Bowl for Manhattan Beach Hotel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1920s-1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe W. Cox Silver Co. was an American company known for producing silver-plated wares, often for hotels and restaurants. Their pieces typically featured durable construction and elegant designs, intended for heavy use in commercial settings. The \"EPNS\" (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) marking on such items indicates a layer of silver applied over a base metal, a common practice for creating affordable yet attractive serviceware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItems bearing the names of specific hotels, like the \"Manhattan Beach Hotel\" in this case, are particularly interesting as they represent a tangible link to the history of hospitality and travel. These pieces were not only functional but also served as a form of branding for the establishments, reflecting the era's emphasis on guest experience and luxury. The combination of a known maker like W. Cox Silver Co. and a specific hotel provenance adds to the item's historical significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42595861463125,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2017\/6213\/files\/B43636FA-D247-4A2B-884D-F0C49360EFBF.jpg?v=1789137944","url":"https:\/\/kenilworthantiques.com\/products\/antique-silver-plated-sugar-bowl-for-manhattan-beach-hotel","provider":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}