This German glass snuff bottle from the 1950s exemplifies mid-century modern craftsmanship. The flattened, bulbous body with a short, narrow neck is made from layered, mosaic glass embedded with silver foil. Its entire surface is covered with a dynamic, abstract mosaic of blue, green, yellow, orange, and white flecks and swirls. Diagonal, spiral bands on the neck echo the vivid color palette of the body, lending a sense of movement and cohesion. The base has been carefully ground flat, a mark of meticulous finishing. The surface is smooth with a high-gloss finish that accentuates the glass's depth and the brilliance of the embedded silver. Dimensions: height 10.5 cm, width 8 cm, depth 2.8 cm. The piece is in excellent condition, with no damage and all decorative elements original and authentic. The bottle evokes the spirit of the mid-twentieth century, when color and material became equal protagonists of form. Its mosaic texture, illuminated by suspended silver leaf, seems to narrate the fascination with movement and spontaneity characteristic of the 1950s. The swirling patterns around this intimate vessel recall abstract art and material experimentation, yet the object maintains a sense of personal utility. In its glass, one senses the modernist drive for experimentation and artisanal attention to detail. The snuff bottle can be displayed on a shelf with other mid-century collectibles, alongside ceramics or simple glass objects to highlight its vivid palette. It would also serve as a striking accent on a marble console or side table next to a period lamp, whether in a modern or eclectic living room. Pairing it with a neutral backdrop—greys, whites, or light wood—will bring out the depth of its colors and the brilliance of the silver elements
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Height10 cm
Depth2 cm
Width8 cm
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Width8 cm
Height10 cm
Depth2 cm
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