Desk box, clear crystal, brass, copper, Germany, early 20th century
546 PLN
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This German desk cigarette box, crafted between 1910 and 1920, exemplifies early twentieth-century craftsmanship at the intersection of early modernism and Art Deco. The body is made of clear, faceted crystal glass, polished to a high gloss that lends the piece its precise, geometric silhouette and substantial presence. The lid, fashioned from matte, softly patinated brass, is adorned with delicate copper inlay and a finely engraved motif of a stylized paradise bird with berries—a detail rooted in the linear, Art Nouveau style of the era. The brass fittings are meticulously finished, with the underside bearing the 'GES. GESCH.' stamp, indicating registered design protection. The box’s overall aesthetic balances geometric clarity with decorative natural themes. Its condition is very good, with only gentle signs of age—light surface wear and a soft patina on the brass, but no chips or cracks in the glass; all components appear original and authentic, with no visible restoration.The box seems to echo the refined world of early twentieth-century salons and studies, where the crisp transparency of crystal complemented the understated elegance of metalwork. Its cool, clear form captures and reflects light, while the lid becomes a small stage for the period’s fascination with exotic motifs and the natural
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Height6 cm
Length10.6 cm
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Length10.6 cm
Height6 cm
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