{"product_id":"louis-xvi-cut-crystal-bonbonniere-with-gilt-floral-brass-mounts","title":"Louis XVI Cut Crystal Bonbonnière with Gilt Floral Brass Mounts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace this bonbonnière on a console table or a formal dining sideboard and the room shifts — the crystal catches every angle of light and throws it back in soft prismatic arcs, while the gilt brass mounts glow with the warm authority of a Versailles salon. This piece draws from the design vocabulary of the Louis XVI \/ Neoclassical period (1760–1800), when French court craftsmen began disciplining the exuberance of Rococo into something more measured and symmetrical. The result was objects of refined ceremony — lidded crystal vessels dressed in precise ormolu mounts — that communicated taste without shouting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body and domed lid are formed from cut crystal, its surface worked with a fine diamond-point pattern that multiplies light across every facet. A solid spire finial crowns the lid — practical as a grip, elegant as a silhouette. The gilt brass mounts are cast and finished by hand: a continuous band of laurel-leaf gilding encircles the rim of the bowl, while three-dimensional floral swag drops — rendered with botanical precision — cascade from the mount band around the crystal body. The square base is cast brass, its stepped profile ornamented with corner rosettes and a low-relief acanthus frieze, raised on four small bracket feet. Every joint between metal and crystal is fitted cleanly, with no filler or adhesive visible — the mark of disciplined metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeight: 4 kg. Dimensions: N\/A — please contact us for exact measurements. The bonbonnière is designed as a single complete piece (lid and base included). Available in multiple brass finish variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bonbonnière is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass \u0026amp; Wood artisans trained in classical European decorative traditions. The cut crystal is worked by hand, and the brass mounts are individually cast, finished, and fitted — not stamped or machine-produced. Each piece carries the subtle variations of hand manufacture that distinguish it from mass production. Brass \u0026amp; Wood's workshop brings together centuries of European design knowledge and the hands-on precision of Egyptian craft heritage to produce decorative objects worthy of the rooms they inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this bonbonnière made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body and lid are cut crystal; the mounts, rim band, and base are cast brass with a gilt finish. No wood is used in this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the lid removable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the domed crystal lid lifts off completely, as shown in the product images. The bonbonnière can be used as an open decorative bowl or as a closed lidded vessel for confectionery or small decorative items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization of the brass finish (gold, antique gold, silver, and other options). Contact our team to discuss specific requirements before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":49269543665915,"sku":"ANTCHO8148-gold","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Antique Gold","offer_id":49269543698683,"sku":"ANTCHO8148-antique-gold","price":11500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":49269543731451,"sku":"ANTCHO8148-silver","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/ANTCHO8148-gold_13lO_3iwgR_Gemini_Generated_Image_8h027g8h027g8h02_1.png?v=1788643825","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-za\/products\/louis-xvi-cut-crystal-bonbonniere-with-gilt-floral-brass-mounts","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}