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Large Footed Cut Crystal Sweetmeat Dish – Domed Lid with Silver-Plated Metal Finial
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Some pieces need nothing to catch the eye. Placed on a console, a sideboard, or at the center of a table, they catch the light and immediately become the focal point around which the decor seems to organize itself. This large cut crystal sweet box belongs to that category. With its approximately 24 cm height, its slender footed silhouette, and its imposing domed lid, it possesses that presence formerly reserved for beautiful pieces meant to be seen as much as to be used. The crystal has been richly cut. Long, deep facets depict stylized foliage, sheaves, and stars spreading around the body. These extend onto the lid in an almost dazzling interplay of facets. As soon as light touches it, the edges successively illuminate, and the design acquires remarkable depth. At the top, the silver-plated metal finial provides the perfect contrast. Its patina tells the story of the years, while the crystal remains dazzling. It is precisely this encounter between the transparency of the crystal and the mellowed luster of the metal that gives the piece its character. Made around , it evokes those interiors where objects were still given a true place of honor. A sweet box was not hidden away in a cupboard. It was filled with chocolates or confections, displayed in the living room when guests were entertained, and contributed to the elegance of the home. Today, it is even more appealing when its traditional use is playfully reinterpreted. A few chocolates wrapped in gold foil at a dinner party, sweets on a festive table, jewelry in a bedroom, or simply nothing at all. Because empty, under beautiful light, it becomes a decorative object in itself. Imagine it on a dark wood console, near an antique mirror. On a very contemporary lacquered piece of furniture, it becomes almost sculptural. And in the evening, lit by a lamp, the hundreds of crystal facets do the rest. This is also what constitutes the charm of beautiful 20th-century objects. They are just waiting for a new home to begin their story anew. Approximately 24 cm in height. Approximately 12 cm in diameter. Good general condition, with the patina of time visible on the metal finial.
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- Brand: 20eSiecle
- Material: Métal argenté
- Period:
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CategoryGlass & DecanterConditionGoodColorsTransparent, SilverMaterialCrystal, SilverStyleMid Century ModernSeller locationSaint symphorien des bois, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalSaint symphorien des bois, FranceOn Whoppah since August 2026 • 2 sales