Elliptical Box Biedermeier, red, crystal glass, Czech Republic, 19th c.
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An elliptical ruby glass box, created between 1840 and 1880 in Bohemia, exemplifies the craftsmanship of the Ludwig Moser glassworks in Karlsbad. The box features transparent, deeply saturated red glass with a medium-warm hue, achieved through precise flat faceting. The smooth crystal surface acquires depth where the base thickens, creating a subtle gradation of color. The lid is adorned with a floral engraving highlighted with gilding, while the fittings—fire-gilt brass—include a hinged closure and ring-shaped side handles, a detail typical of mid-19th-century craftsmanship. The proportions are harmonious, the form compact and pure, consistent with the restrained Biedermeier style. Condition: excellent, with no signs of chipping, cracks, or restoration; the brass retains a warm patina with minimal age-appropriate wear. This box suggests the quiet ambience of a Biedermeier interior: the ruby glass draws the eye like a suspended droplet of light, while the golden highlights on the lid recall evening gatherings under oil lamps. The balanced simplicity of the elliptical form and the hand-engraved motif evoke the era's preference for quality and understated decoration over ostentation. The gentle gloss and noble palette summon the sense of a timeless object, perhaps once entrusted with keepsakes or chosen as a significant gift. The box could be displayed on a classical bookcase, a walnut console, or among a collection of 19th-century crystals. It suits light marble, polished wood, or muted textiles, complementing Biedermeier interiors, eclectic collector’s cabinets, or contemporary settings that appreciate historic
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Height9 cm
Depth10 cm
Width6 cm
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Width6 cm
Height9 cm
Depth10 cm
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