This antique Bohemian hand-painted amber glass casket is one of the most beautiful boxes I’ve ever come across. Every surface is richly enameled and gilt by hand, with intricate floral motifs that glow against the warm amber glass.
Its long, slender form suggests it was originally made to hold gloves, a classic late 19th-century glove casket design created to keep delicate gloves protected and beautifully stored.
The form, craftsmanship, and decoration point to late 19th-century Bohemian glass, attributed to Moser (unmarked), a maker known for extraordinary quality and artistry, with many early examples left unsigned.
Finished with beautiful mounts, delicate ball feet, and a classic casket silhouette, this piece is as much a decorative object as it is functional. It would be stunning styled on a dresser, in a library, or layered into a collected vignette where it can truly be admired. A genuine collector’s item and heirloom object.
Size: 12.5” x 4” x 4.5” Condition: Beautiful antique condition with a few light surface scratches on the base and a small interior chip near the hinge. Key not present.
