{"product_id":"rococo-crystal-lidded-urn-bonbonniere-pierced-brass-handles","title":"Rococo Crystal Lidded Urn Bonbonniere with Pierced Brass Handles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u0026amp; Wood's Egyptian workshops, faithfully reproducing the decorative intensity of 18th-century French luxury objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrass \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this bonbonniere made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the lid removable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The crystal lid lifts off the body and is not fixed. The crystal knop finial serves as the handle for lifting the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly is required — the stem and base components may be shipped disassembled for safe transit and require simple hand-tightening to join.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization options on brass finish color. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":49186310226171,"sku":"ANTCHO4183-gold","price":9565.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique Gold","offer_id":49186310258939,"sku":"ANTCHO4183-antique-gold","price":4350.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":49186310291707,"sku":"ANTCHO4183-silver","price":5797.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/rococo-crystal-lidded-urn-bonbonniere-pierced-side.png?v=1786877247","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-qa\/products\/rococo-crystal-lidded-urn-bonbonniere-pierced-brass-handles","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}