Belle Époque Crystal & Brass Lidded Bonbonnière with Floral Rose Mounts

Design & Inspiration

Place this lidded bonbonnière on a console or dining table and watch the room change register. The deeply cut crystal catches light from every angle, scattering it in fine prismatic lines across the surface around it, while the antique brass rose mounts anchor the piece in the lush decorative vocabulary of late 19th-century Paris. This is a piece that belongs in a room that takes entertaining seriously — the kind of vessel a Parisian hostess would have placed at the center of a laid table, filled with candied violets or sugared almonds, as much for the eye as for the palate.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body and lid are formed from hand-cut crystal, its surface worked in the dense geometric-floral patterns characteristic of the Belle Époque glassworker's art — panels of cross-hatching, scalloped borders, and lace-like lattice that give the piece visual depth without heaviness. The base is a domed crystal form, itself richly faceted, rising from a cast antique brass footed platform with scrolling acanthus and mascaron details. Three dimensional brass rose blossoms with trailing leaves are applied at the shoulder of the bowl and again on the lid, each one individually modeled — a detail that separates this piece from pressed-glass production work. The finial is a faceted crystal drop. The weight of the piece — 4 kg — speaks to the quality and density of the crystal used.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 4 kg. This is a 2-piece set (bowl with lid). As a handcrafted object, minor variations in the crystal cutting pattern and brass patina are natural and expected — they confirm, rather than diminish, the handmade character of the piece.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Crafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans drawing on the Belle Époque tradition of combining fine cut glass with ormolu-quality brasswork. Every rose mount is individually cast and finished; every crystal section is hand-cut and polished. This is the standard of craft that makes a bonbonnière worth keeping across generations, not just displaying for a season. Available in multiple brass finishes to match your existing interior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this bonbonnière made from?

The bowl, lid, base dome, and finial are hand-cut crystal. The footed platform and all floral mounts are solid cast brass, finished in your choice of antique gold, gold, or silver.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly — the lid rests on the bowl and the bowl seats onto the brass footed base. No tools required.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers this bonbonnière in multiple brass finish options. Contact us to discuss customization of size or finish for larger orders.