Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Width: 4″ (10cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Diameter: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1930
This lovely little piece you’re looking at is a genuine Curt Schlevogt Purple Malachite Glass Bonbonniere, dating…
Condition: Near Mint
Height: 2.5″ (6.25cm)
Width: 4″ (10cm)
Length: 4″ (10cm)
Diameter: 4″ (10cm)
Year Manufactured: 1930
This lovely little piece you’re looking at is a genuine Curt Schlevogt Purple Malachite Glass Bonbonniere, dating all the way back to around 1930. Imagine all those decades of history! With its gentle lavender color and beautifully detailed, flowery design, it’s not just a treat for the eyes, but a real slice of the Art Nouveau era. The bonbonniere—or trinket box—stands about two and a half inches tall, and is four inches across, making it perfect for storing small treasures like jewelry or sweets. Even after nearly a century, this jar is in near mint condition. It feels both delicate and sturdy, a testament to the craftsmanship of the time, and the glass has a soft, milky, gemstone-like sheen that just glows under the light.
Curt Schlevogt was a Czech glassmaker best known for creating luxurious decorative pieces using glass that mimicked the look of semi-precious stones such as malachite and jade. His works from the 1930s, like this piece, are quite rare and highly prized among collectors today. The technique—called “malachite glass”—became a signature of Schlevogt’s brand, making his boxes, vases, and figurines sought after for their stunning artistry. Owning one of these is like holding a little piece of European design history, especially since many pieces from this period have been lost or damaged. If you ever come across one in such nice condition, like this purple candy jar, you’re definitely looking at something quite special and rare.
