Metal box Historicist, multicolor, Germany, 1950s.
249 PLN
unique
ABOUT PRODUCTID 2617
This vintage metal box by E. Otto Schmidt, Germany, dates back to the 1950s and is crafted from pressed and profiled sheet metal with a solid construction. Its surface features the original, multicolored polychrome decoration: a muted, matte silver-gray base contrasts with glossy illustrations in vibrant tones of orange, yellow, red, blue, and green. The lid is adorned with a historicist scene depicting a medieval cityscape, a knight in period costume, and heraldic motifs, all framed by an ornate geometric border in shades of silver and black. The sides continue the narrative with vivid compositions and intricately pressed patterns, maintaining a coherent color palette and style. Details visible in the images—embossed lines, subtle patina, and the well-fitting lid—highlight the attention to finish. The box closes securely and remains in very good condition, with only minor signs of natural surface aging. The form of this box evokes the atmosphere of postwar Germany, where historicist motifs intertwined with the industrial technique of metal pressing. Its polychrome surfaces bring to mind illuminated manuscripts, while the heraldic symbols and medieval scenes speak of a longing for tradition and legend. The presence of German folklore in the decorations turns this object into a miniature chronicle of its era—the box seems to whisper
DIMENSION
Height20 cm
Depth30 cm
Width43 cm
Dimension details
Width43 cm
Height20 cm
Depth30 cm
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