Vintage Baccarat Style Crystal Octagon Casket Box - Mdina Crystal Vintage Crystal Casket Box

Vintage Baccarat Style Crystal Octagon Casket Box by Mdina Crystal

Stunning vintage octagonal crystal casket box by Mdina Crystal, styled after iconic French Baccarat pieces. Sparkling hand-cut faceted crystal with classic geometric form, featuring a quality brass hinged mount. Exceptional for jewelry, keepsakes or elegant display.

Condition

Good overall, with sparkling clarity and just minor age-related signs. Notably, the brass is a little loose near the hinge – still closes securely and is fully functional.

Details

• Size: Approx. 12cm wide x 6cm high
• Material: Hand-cut faceted lead crystal & brass fittings
• Style: Baccarat French octagon, casket/trinket box
• Maker: Mdina Crystal, Malta
• Era: Late 20th century
• Colour: Clear

About Mdina Crystal

Mdina Glass and Crystal is one of Malta's most celebrated artisan manufacturers, founded in the 1960s by Michael Harris. While the company is primarily famous for its distinctive colored art glass, Mdina also produced elegant lead crystal pieces inspired by classic European designs. This octagonal casket box reflects their mastery of crystal cutting and finishing techniques, emulating the prestigious Baccarat style.

The octagonal casket box design became one of Baccarat's most iconic forms, featuring geometric precision and brilliant hand-cut facets that capture and refract light magnificently. Mdina's interpretation honors this classic design while offering collectors an accessible alternative to rare and expensive antique Baccarat pieces.

Lead crystal contains lead oxide, which increases the refractive index and creates that distinctive 'ring' when tapped. The hand-cut facets on this box demonstrate skilled craftsmanship, with each surface precisely ground and polished to maximize sparkle and light dispersion.

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