Jewellery box - Malachite
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This 1950s malachite-glass trinket box, shaped like a tortoise, measures 13 × 7 × 6 cm.
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Description
Beautiful and iconic Art Deco trinket or jewelry box in the shape of a turtle.
This special object is made from the characteristic, vividly green malachite glass (pressed marble glass), designed to mimic the natural striations of the gemstone malachite.
The design was originally created in the 1930s by the sculptor Mario Petrucci for the famous glass producer Curt Schlevogt in Jablonec nad Nisou (the former Czechoslovakia). It was part of the highly regarded and luxurious "Ingrid" line at the time. The detailed texture of the shell and the refined shape make this a beloved collectible among Bohemian glass enthusiasts and Art Deco design lovers.
The object consists of two parts: the hollow bottom (the body of the turtle on four legs) and the removable lid (the shell).
Specifications:
• Material: Malachite glass / Green marble glass (Pressed Malachite Glass)
• Designer: Mario Petrucci
• Manufacturer / Style: Curt Schlevogt / Desná (Czechoslovakia)
• Period: Mid-Century / Art Deco style
• Depiction: Turtle / Sea turtle / Tortoise
Description
Beautiful and iconic Art Deco trinket or jewelry box in the shape of a turtle.
This special object is made from the characteristic, vividly green malachite glass (pressed marble glass), designed to mimic the natural striations of the gemstone malachite.
The design was originally created in the 1930s by the sculptor Mario Petrucci for the famous glass producer Curt Schlevogt in Jablonec nad Nisou (the former Czechoslovakia). It was part of the highly regarded and luxurious "Ingrid" line at the time. The detailed texture of the shell and the refined shape make this a beloved collectible among Bohemian glass enthusiasts and Art Deco design lovers.
The object consists of two parts: the hollow bottom (the body of the turtle on four legs) and the removable lid (the shell).
Specifications:
• Material: Malachite glass / Green marble glass (Pressed Malachite Glass)
• Designer: Mario Petrucci
• Manufacturer / Style: Curt Schlevogt / Desná (Czechoslovakia)
• Period: Mid-Century / Art Deco style
• Depiction: Turtle / Sea turtle / Tortoise
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
213 g
Country of origin
Czechia
Material
Malachite
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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