Title: Old Brilliant Cut Crystal Glass Candy Trinket Box
Shipping: $9.00
Artist: N/A
Period: 20th Century
History: N/A
Origin: North America > United States
Condition: Excellent
Item Date: 1900s to 1950s
Item ID: 4891
This charming and unusual cut crystal candy box by Godinger could be used as a trinket box, a dresser box, a jewelry dish. This beautiful piece was first blown and cut as an original. in perfect condition with not the slightest hint of chips or damage. Very nice collectible and fun to find as original as the day it sold! The trinket box is in near mint condition with no chips or cracks and no scratches visible to the naked eye. This gorgeous vanity item is fit for a queen’s boudoir and will be a stunning addition to your antique or vintage glass collection. This is a beautiful and large cut crystal box. If it has been used, there is very little wear. The cutting has been extremely well done, with good crisp deep cuts. There appear to be no cracks, nibbles and other such.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_crystal
Lead crystal, (also called crystal), is lead glass that has been hand or machine cut with facets. Lead oxide added to the molten glass gives lead crystal a much higher index of refraction than normal glass, and consequently much greater "sparkle". The presence of lead also makes the glass softer and easier to cut. Crystal can consist of up to 35% lead, at which point it has the most sparkle. The higher lead content also makes it much more difficult to form crystal during manufacturing.
