Rococo Crystal Lidded Urn Bonbonniere with Pierced Brass Handles

Design & Inspiration

Place this lidded crystal urn at the centre of a dining table or on a console in a formal reception room, and the conversation stops. The proportions are deliberate: a wide-bodied crystal vessel, its vertical ribbing catching every angle of light, rises above a faceted crystal ball stem that acts as a luminous node between the base and the body. Above it, a crystal knop finial closes the composition with quiet authority. This piece draws from the design vocabulary of mid-18th-century French Rococo — the era that understood, better than any other, how to make luxury feel alive.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The vessel itself is hand-pressed crystal, its body formed with deep vertical ribs that refract light into fractured brilliance across the surrounding surfaces. The lid mirrors this ribbing, crowned by a faceted crystal knop. The metalwork — cast brass with a warm antique finish — is where the true craftsmanship reveals itself: the two large openwork handles are intricately pierced with scrolling acanthus leaves, flowering branches, and asymmetric Rococo flourishes. A swagged floral garland in cast brass encircles the upper rim of the crystal body, pinned at intervals by foliate bosses. The base is equally considered: a shaped, pierced brass plinth with scrolled feet, its surface worked with acanthus and shell motifs consistent with the period. Every element is handcrafted at Brass & Wood's Egyptian workshops, faithfully reproducing the decorative intensity of 18th-century French luxury objects.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 4 kg. The piece ships in protective packaging. Dimensions are not provided — please contact us for exact measurements before ordering. The combination of cast brass and hand-pressed crystal makes this a substantial piece with genuine visual weight on the table.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Brass & Wood produces this bonbonniere in Egypt, where a tradition of skilled metalwork and decorative casting has been maintained for generations. The brass components are individually cast, filed, and finished by hand; the crystal vessel is shaped and polished to fit precisely within its metal cradle. This is not factory production — it is craft manufacture in the European tradition, executed in Cairo. Each piece carries minor variations that are the mark of the human hand, not the machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bonbonniere made from?

The vessel and lid are hand-pressed crystal with deep vertical ribbing. The handles, garland mounts, stem fitting, and base are all cast brass with an antique finish. The stem ball is faceted crystal.

Is the lid removable?

Yes. The crystal lid lifts off the body and is not fixed. The crystal knop finial serves as the handle for lifting the lid.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the stem and base components may be shipped disassembled for safe transit and require simple hand-tightening to join.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options on brass finish color. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.