Jewellery box - Gilt brass - Baccarat Cut Crystal
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1950s Baccarat Cut Crystal Box with Original Italian Brass Mounts – Mid-Century Vanity / Trinket Box
An exceptional Baccarat cut crystal box, dating from the 1950s, mounted with original Italian brass fittings.
The crystal is deeply cut in a diamond and geometric pattern, reflecting Baccarat’s renowned mastery of light and brilliance. The Italian brass mounts provide a striking contrast, their warm golden tone elevating the elegance of the piece.
Such refined boxes were highly fashionable in the mid-20th century, often gracing the vanity tables of Parisian salons and the interiors of Italian high society. Both functional and decorative, they embodied discretion, refinement, and the glamour of mid-century European design.
Period: 1950s
Style: Mid-century, with Art Deco influence
Type: Cut crystal vanity box / trinket box / jewelry casket
Materials: Cut crystal and original Italian brass
Origin: France (Baccarat) with Italian mounts
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with minor signs of age. Brass with natural patina, crystal of superb clarity
A rare collector’s piece that unites French crystal artistry with Italian design refinement. Perfect for collectors of Baccarat, lovers of mid-century design, or anyone seeking a distinguished vanity or display piece.
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Seller's Story
Driven by a love for French and Italian antiques, Beau Brocante presents a carefully curated selection of timeless home décor. The collection showcases elegant 19th-century pieces in marble, crystal, onyx, and bronze, representing the Napoleon III, Louis XV, Neoclassical, Baroque, and Rococo styles, with a hint of Art Nouveau.
Known for its rare and distinctive jewelry boxes, music boxes, and candleholders, Beau Brocante offers unique treasures that bring history, craftsmanship, and character into any interior.
Translated by Google Translate1950s Baccarat Cut Crystal Box with Original Italian Brass Mounts – Mid-Century Vanity / Trinket Box
An exceptional Baccarat cut crystal box, dating from the 1950s, mounted with original Italian brass fittings.
The crystal is deeply cut in a diamond and geometric pattern, reflecting Baccarat’s renowned mastery of light and brilliance. The Italian brass mounts provide a striking contrast, their warm golden tone elevating the elegance of the piece.
Such refined boxes were highly fashionable in the mid-20th century, often gracing the vanity tables of Parisian salons and the interiors of Italian high society. Both functional and decorative, they embodied discretion, refinement, and the glamour of mid-century European design.
Period: 1950s
Style: Mid-century, with Art Deco influence
Type: Cut crystal vanity box / trinket box / jewelry casket
Materials: Cut crystal and original Italian brass
Origin: France (Baccarat) with Italian mounts
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with minor signs of age. Brass with natural patina, crystal of superb clarity
A rare collector’s piece that unites French crystal artistry with Italian design refinement. Perfect for collectors of Baccarat, lovers of mid-century design, or anyone seeking a distinguished vanity or display piece.
Shipping:
• Secure professional packaging with protective materials
• Registered and insured shipment
• Worldwide delivery with tracking number
Seller's Story
Driven by a love for French and Italian antiques, Beau Brocante presents a carefully curated selection of timeless home décor. The collection showcases elegant 19th-century pieces in marble, crystal, onyx, and bronze, representing the Napoleon III, Louis XV, Neoclassical, Baroque, and Rococo styles, with a hint of Art Nouveau.
Known for its rare and distinctive jewelry boxes, music boxes, and candleholders, Beau Brocante offers unique treasures that bring history, craftsmanship, and character into any interior.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Brass type
Gilt brass
Title additional information
Baccarat Cut Crystal
Country of Origin
France
Material
Brass, Crystal
Style
Antique
Colour
Gold, Transparent
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
8 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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