Bohemian Cobalt Blue Cased Cut-to-Clear Crystal Ice Bucket / Vessel (13cm)
A breathtaking monument to heritage European glass, casting spectacular geometric light and jewel-toned glamour into the modern interior.
Antique Bohemian Cobalt Blue Cased Cut-to-Clear Crystal Ice Bucket / Vessel (13cm)
Hand-selected for its remarkable geometric precision and rich optical depth, this antique cased glass vessel is an absolute masterclass in traditional stone-wheel cutting. Originating from the grand glassmaking heritage of late-nineteenth-century Europe, the piece is formed by casing a substantial, heavy core of clear lead crystal within a vibrant, deeply saturated skin of cobalt blue art glass.
A master craftsman has meticulously hand-carved through the blue outer layer, creating a spectacular trellis of clear geometric prisms and matted crosshatch grids. The base is anchored by a magnificent, sharply cut 24-point starburst medallion that diffuses light beautifully across any surface it rests upon.
Perfectly scaled at 13 cm with an open, straight-sided silhouette, this exquisite treasure offers exceptional styling versatility. Display it proudly on a bar cart as a luxury statement ice bucket, style it on a kitchen dresser as a sophisticated biscuit barrel, or place it on a sunlit window console as an artistic cachepot to anchor a room with unrepeatable character and history.
Design Origin: Continental Europe / Antique Bohemian Studio
Era: Late Victorian / Edwardian (Circa 1890–1910)
Technique: Hand-Blown Cased Glass & Intricate Cut-to-Clear Lead Crystal
Colorway: Deep Cobalt Blue over High-Clarity Clear Crystal
Dimensions: H 13 cm × Diameter 13 cm
Condition: Pre-loved & Curated. Excellent antique condition. The crystal retains an exceptional ringing tone when tapped and a high-gloss brilliance. Free of structural cracks, deep cloudiness, or heavy internal water stains. The top rim is smooth with only minor, faint historic surface scuffs underneath the base consistent with a century of proud display.