Miniature Biedermeier toilette set, gilded brass, glass, Austria, 19th c.
880 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 12761
This miniature toilette set from the Biedermeier period, originating from the 19th-century Austro-Hungarian Empire, is a rare relic of refined salon life. Made from fire-gilded brass in a warm, satin gold, gently patinated with age, it showcases meticulous artisanal craft and a predilection for naturalistic ornamentation — gracefully curling vine leaves and fruit motifs envelop the entire structure. Resting on four stylized feet shaped as decorative brass leaves, the piece features a small, beveled mirror in a twisted brass rod frame, placed at an angle to catch the light. Centrally, a clear cylindrical glass bowl is paired with a faceted glass bottle with a stopper, mounted in an ornate brass holder, while an opposing round ring holds space for a brush or accessory. The detailed composition and thoughtful design align with Biedermeier aesthetics, where function and organic decoration are in harmonious balance. The set is preserved in very good condition: only minor age-appropriate traces and patina on the brass, with virtually invisible wear on the glass. All elements are original and of the period.The form of this small object recalls the bourgeois refinement of 19th-century Vienna — intimate daily rituals where even the tiniest accessory held significance. The sculpted leaves whisper stories of ladies preparing for evening balls, pausing to gaze into a gilt-edged
DIMENSION
Height13 cm
Depth7 cm
Width10 cm
Dimension details
Width10 cm
Height13 cm
Depth7 cm
Weight1 kg
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