Toilette French Blue & Gold Bohiemian Glass Set 'Garniture De Toilette'

Dimensions- Tray diameter 18.5 cm, Decanter height 24 cm

Style- Bohemian Crystal

Circa- Early 19th Century 

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The strong geometric lines, particularly the horizontal gold stripes, are highly characteristic of the Art Deco movement (roughly 1920s-1930s) which emphasized sleekness, symmetry, and modernity. This aesthetic then transitioned and often softened into the Mid-Century Modern style (1940s-1960s), which continued to appreciate clean lines and bold colors.

The gold decoration is likely applied through a process of gilding or enameling. Gilding involves applying thin layers of gold, while enameling uses powdered glass melted onto the surface. Both methods, when well-executed, result in durable and lustrous patterns. The precise, even lines suggest skilled craftsmanship.

The set includes a decanter, lidded jar, 2 goblets, & a tray. They are designed to serve both aesthetic and utilitarian purposes. The crystal & gold suggest a luxury set for aristocratic & affluent bourgeois households. 

Sets like this were common on ladies dressing tables or boudoirs during the first half of the 19th Century. 

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