Antique French Hand-Cut Crystal and Gilt Brass Hinged Dresser Box, circa 1890 vase likely created circa 1895–1915

likely created circa 1895–1915

The gently crackled glaze adds warmth and character

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expertly hand-painted in the form of a bundled bunch of asparagus

Antique French Hand-Cut Crystal and Gilt Brass Hinged Dresser Box, circa 1890 vase likely created circa 1895–1915An exquisite example of Belle poque craftsmanship, this antique French dresser box is finely crafted from richly hand cut crystal and fitted with a delicate gilded brass hinge and mount. The crystal features deeply cut paneling along the body and a radiant starburst motif on the lid, capturing light with extraordinary brilliance. The precision of the cutting, the clarity of the crystal, and the refined metalwork are hallmarks of prestigious French