Neoclassical Cut Crystal Bonbonniere with Floral Brass Mounts & Foliate Base

Design & Inspiration

There is a moment in a well-appointed room when the eye comes to rest on a single object and the entire space settles around it. This cut crystal bonbonniere — faithfully reproduced in the tradition of late 18th-century French court decorative arts — creates exactly that moment. The globe-form crystal body, faceted in a bold diamond-point lattice, catches light from every angle and scatters it across the table. The domed lid, crowned with a solid crystal ball finial, completes a silhouette that the Louis XVI court ateliers would have recognized immediately.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The crystal body is hand-cut in a deep diamond-point pattern — a technique that requires both precision and patience, as each facet must align perfectly with its neighbor to produce the prismatic brilliance this piece delivers. The brass mounts are cast and hand-finished: a pair of scrolled handles terminating in foliate curls flank the body, while a swagged garland of roses and ribbon bows — the definitive decorative motif of the Louis XVI vocabulary — drapes between them. The base is a tour de force of the founder's craft: a broad, heavily cast composition of overlapping acanthus leaves, shell forms, and rosette medallions, raised on a narrow turned stem that elevates the crystal body to commanding height.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this bonbonniere has the satisfying heft of a serious decorative object. The brass hardware is finished in your choice of metal tone — each variant lending the piece a distinct character, from the warm depth of antique gold to the cooler authority of silver. The crystal lid lifts cleanly from a brass collar mount, making the interior fully accessible for sweets, bonbons, or decorative display.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece leaving the Brass & Wood atelier in Egypt is the work of craftsmen who understand that a replica is only as good as its fidelity to the original. The brass casting, hand-finishing, and crystal cutting that go into this bonbonniere represent skills passed through generations of Egyptian artisans — skills that translate the vocabulary of 18th-century Paris into an object you can place on your table today. This is not mass production; it is considered making.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bonbonniere made from?

The body and lid are hand-cut crystal. All mounts — handles, garland swags, collar, and base — are cast brass, hand-finished in your selected metal tone (Antique Gold, Gold, or Silver).

Is assembly required?

No. The bonbonniere arrives fully assembled. The lid simply lifts off the brass collar for access to the interior.

Can this piece be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including brass finish selection. Please contact us to discuss your requirements before placing your order.