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Bohemia Gold Trimmed Crystal Castle Keepsake Box

Sale price$200.00

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Introducing the Bohemia Gold Trimmed Crystal Castle Keepsake Box: a masterpiece where heritage marries luxury, embodying the celebrated Czech craftsmanship. This enchanting castle-shaped keepsake box stands as a testament to the timeless tradition of Bohemian crystal work, now elevated with the opulence of gold, and designed to echo the majesty and architectural grandeur of Gothic structures.

Available in three captivating versions – a pristine transparent that gleams like an ice-sculpted fortress, a rich gold that radiates warmth and opulence, and a vibrant red that dazzles with the deep hues of historic Bohemian regality – each box is a unique treasure. The transparent model offers a glimpse into a world of crystal-clear perfection, while the gold variant basks in a soft, golden glow, and the red box enchants with its ruby-like lustre.

Every keepsake box is meticulously adorned with hand-painted gold trim, highlighting the intricate patterns reminiscent of Gothic architectural elegance. This exquisite detailing not only enhances the visual allure but also marks each piece as a symbol of unparalleled quality and luxury.

Beyond its beauty, this multifunctional castle-shaped box serves as an ideal sanctuary for your most cherished jewelry, a stylish holder for sweets and treats, or as a standalone piece of art to adorn your home. Whether as a personal treasure or a gift for someone special, the Bohemia Gold Trimmed Crystal Keepsake Box is a vessel for valuables and a keeper of memories, a testament to refined taste, and a timeless piece of decorative art that will captivate and be cherished for generations to come.

 Origin: Made in Czechia

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Bohemia Gold Trimmed Crystal Castle Keepsake Box
Bohemia Gold Trimmed Crystal Castle Keepsake Box Sale price$200.00

Design

Crafting Of Edo Kiriko

The artist marks simple grid lines on the glass without drawing a design to provide the plan's framework. The design grid is drawn on the glass's surface using a bamboo stick or brush with red iron oxide. Next, the baselines of the design are lightly etched using a whetstone. Relying on these fine marks and lines, the delicate patterns of Edo kiriko are created with the artisan's expertise and skills.

First Cut

The base design is cut to about three-quarters of the final width and depth. The surface of the glass is cut using a sand paste-coated metal disc rotating at high speed. Generally, emery powder with many abrasive particles is used to create the sand paste. The clear pattern border lines and the irregular patterns are cut little by little. The balance between the thickness and depth of the cut lines relies upon the artisan's years of experience, as there are no detailed sketches.

Adjustments

The patterns cut in the second stage are adjusted, and the surface is smoothly polished in this process. A whetstone disc, natural or artificial, is used to cut delicate patterns which cannot be created with the metal disc used in the prior process. This is the last cutting stage to complete the designs, so careful work is required not to leave any powder residue and to ensure a brilliant finish.

Polishing

This is the final stage of production, and it is usually carried out on soda-lime glass (most prevalent type of glass). The opaque surface left by the third stage is returned once more to its original transparent state, with the attractive shine and sparkle typical of Edo kiriko. Chemical processing with hydrofluoric acid is also applied for high-class crystal glass. Depending on the piece, a variety of different polishing discs are used, such as paulownia wood discs, willow wood discs, hair brush discs, and belt discs. The final work is polished by applying water and polishing powders to obtain a glittering finish, while fine sections are polished with a cloth or a brush. To complete the final polishing, a cloth buffing disc is used to bring out the sparkle and shine of the cut glass.