Baroque Lidded Crystal & Brass Trophy Urn with Acanthus Scrollwork and Leaf Finial

Design & Inspiration

Few decorative objects command a room quite like a classical trophy urn — and this Baroque lidded cup, faithfully crafted in the tradition of the great European decorative arts of the 17th and 18th centuries, does so with effortless authority. Its silhouette is immediately recognisable: the generous ribbed crystal body swells upward from a faceted crystal sphere pedestal, tapering once more through a brass collar before blossoming into the fully articulated ornamental lid. This is a piece that draws the eye from across a room, inviting closer study of every hand-worked detail.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is formed from high-clarity ribbed crystal, its vertical fluting catching and refracting light across a room as daylight or candlelight moves across its surface. The crystal sphere at the stem acts as a prism, scattering soft prismatic light onto surrounding surfaces — a detail borrowed directly from 18th-century Bohemian and French crystal traditions. Every brass element — from the deeply relief-cast acanthus scroll handles to the foliate garland collar encircling the body's shoulder, the dramatically scrolled feet, and the deeply chased domed lid — is cast and hand-finished by Egyptian artisans working in the Baroque decorative vocabulary. The sculptural leaf-and-branch finial crowning the lid is cast in brass and polished to a mirror finish, providing a dramatic vertical punctuation mark to the composition. All brass elements are offered in multiple finish options to suit your interior palette.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this urn carries the satisfying physical presence that distinguishes a genuine objet d'art from a lightweight reproduction. The weight reflects the generosity of the solid brass casting and the thickness of the crystal — attributes that communicate quality before a single detail is examined. The piece arrives fully assembled, requiring no additional tools or setup.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Brass & Wood produces this trophy urn in Egypt, where a lineage of skilled metal craftsmen brings European Baroque decorative traditions to life using time-honoured casting, chasing, and hand-finishing techniques. Each piece passes through multiple stages of artisanal work — wax modelling, sand casting, hand chasing of surface detail, and individual polishing — before it is paired with its crystal body. The result is a luxury decorative object that honours the legacy of Baroque court culture while being designed for the contemporary collector. Available to customise in brass finish to complement your space.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this urn made from?

The urn body and stem sphere are made from high-clarity ribbed crystal. All ornamental elements — handles, collar, lid, base, and finial — are crafted from solid cast brass, hand-finished and polished by artisans at Brass & Wood's Egyptian workshop.

Is this piece fragile?

Yes. Due to the crystal components, this piece should be handled with care and positioned away from high-traffic areas. It is securely packaged for delivery. We recommend dusting with a dry soft cloth and occasionally polishing the brass elements with an appropriate brass polish.

Can this be customised?

Yes. The brass finish is available in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold variants. For bespoke requirements, please contact our team directly to discuss options.