Biedermeier jewelry casket, cobalt glass, gilt brass, Czechoslovakia, 19th c.
6 400 PLN
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An antique jewelry casket, representative of the Biedermeier style, produced in 19th-century Czechoslovakia. It is crafted from vibrant cobalt blue opaline glass, distinguished by its matte, silky-smooth surface and subtle natural variations in tone. The box features a rectangular form with delicately rounded corners and harmonious, balanced proportions typical of mid-19th-century craftsmanship. Ornate gilded brass mounts frame the lid, enriched with intricate floral and foliate motifs; on the front, a decorative cartouche is set with a small, colored stone. The patinated, age-darkened finish of the brass details signals the casket’s authenticity and era, while the glass surface bears gentle traces of use—characteristic mementos of its European heritage. It remains in good condition, structurally intact, with time’s passage quietly acknowledged on its surfaces.The form of this casket, with light softly refracted through its milky cobalt ground, seems to whisper tales from an era when Biedermeier interiors favored restraint and the artistry of everyday objects. The gilt, sculpted fittings recall a time of private keepsakes, quietly guarded under the lid—a decorative stone centrally mounted on the closure marking moments of familial ritual or personal memory, sealed in the opaline blue. This piece does not seek opulence; rather, it evokes the silent intimacy of the domestic sphere, emphasizing careful detail and thoughtful craftsmanship.The casket could serve as a jewelry box, letter keeper, or repository for precious mementos in a
DIMENSION
Height9 cm
Depth10 cm
Width13 cm
Dimension details
Width13 cm
Height9 cm
Depth10 cm
Weight1 kg
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