Neoclassical Trophy Urn Vase in Cut Crystal & Brass – Lidded with Scroll Handles

Design & Inspiration

There is a regal authority to the Trophy Urn Vase that speaks directly to the grandeur of Neoclassical and Empire-period decorative arts. Rising from a sculpted brass pedestal, its slender cut-crystal body flares upward in the manner of a classical Greek krater, crowned by an ornate brass lid surmounted by a pineapple-form finial — a symbol of hospitality and refinement that recurred throughout the courts of Napoleon's Europe. This is a piece that does not merely occupy a room; it anchors it.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is formed from hand-cut crystal, its surface alive with deep diagonal and diamond-cut facets that scatter and refract light with every shift of the eye — an effect that no machine-pressed glass can replicate. The brass mounts — lid, collar band, scroll handles, and pedestal — are individually cast and hand-finished, their surfaces bearing the warmth and depth of a genuine patinated finish. The two scrolling volute handles rise from the collar in a fluid Rococo-inflected curve, each terminating in a rosette and adorned mid-arc with relief-cast floral and foliate motifs. The collar band itself features a beaded gadroon border — a classical ornamental device that appears on silver plate and porcelain of the finest European ateliers. The domed lid is reeded in the manner of Empire-period silver, while the cast finial echoes the artichoke or pine-cone motifs favoured by both Neoclassical and Directoire designers. The pedestal base is a masterwork in miniature: a lobed and gadrooned drum set upon a scrolled acanthus-leaf apron and four short bracket feet, each element cast with the crispness that only handwork can deliver.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this vase carries the reassuring physical presence of genuine luxury. The substantial weight reflects the quality of both the crystal body and the solid brass mounts — materials chosen for their visual and tactile richness. The piece arrives in two principal sub-assemblies (the lidded upper section and the pedestal base) requiring only minimal assembly, ensuring safe transport without compromise to the finished object. Available in multiple brass finishes to complement diverse interior palettes.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every Trophy Urn Vase is brought to life in the workshops of Brass & Wood, Egypt, where master craftsmen trained in the European classical tradition apply their skills to crystal-cutting, brass casting, and hand-finishing. Egypt's long heritage of metalwork and decorative arts — reaching back to antiquity — informs the discipline and passion that each artisan brings to this piece. When you place this vase in your home, you receive not only an object of exceptional beauty, but a testament to living craft in the twenty-first century.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this vase made from?

The body is hand-cut crystal, and all mounts — including the lid, collar, scroll handles, and pedestal base — are cast and hand-finished solid brass. No plastic or resin components are used.

Is assembly required?

Only minimal assembly is needed: the pedestal base attaches to the crystal body, and the lid rests on top. No tools are required, and the process takes under two minutes.

Can this vase be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers this Trophy Urn Vase in multiple brass finish options. For bespoke requirements, please contact our team directly to discuss custom finishes or sizing.