Vintage Oval Atlantis Crystal Box With Topazio Silver Repoussé Lid

Description

This beautiful vintage oval crystal box (which is marked “Atlantis” for the Portuguese Cut Crystal) with silverplate repoussé lid (marked with Topazio silver marks) will look absolutely amazing in any traditional home decor, whether it is carefully placed on a dressing table or perfectly positioned atop some coffee table books as a high-end touch in a living room. Topazio is a premium brand of sterling silver and silver plated products that come from Portugal. See more details about the Topazio and Atlantis brands below.

• Overall Size: 5.5″l x 3″w x 2.5″ h
• Atlantis Crystal Box: No visible or cracks; felt bottom, marked Atlantis
• Topazio Silver Repoussé Lid: Excellent condition with some tarnish.
  • • The mark “Topazio casquinha” means it’s a silver plated piece from Topazio.
    • The mark “T” with crown certifies that the box is in fact made by Topazio.
    • The mark ”J“ means the date when it was produced (more thank likely the 70s).

About Topázio

Topázio is a 148 years old brand with a passion for craftsmanship that creates unique objects with stories to tell and superior quality. They have dozens of craftsmen melting, sculpting and polishing, paying special attention to detail so every piece is perfect, authentic and unique. Topázio’s philosophy is to create lasting objects, valued for generations to come, in pieces exploring both its vast history as well as modern concepts. It was in the distant year of 1874 that Topázio began its path, set by Manuel José Ferreira Marques. In a small shop, he melted a string of gold and — with his bare hands — designed, shaped and created his first jewel. The quality, the detail and design of the piece were instantly distinguished in the exhibitions where it was displayed; he had made a dream come true – have a brand recognized and respected in the creation of gold and silver masterpieces. TOPÁZIO is a premium brand of sterling silver and silver plated products. We are proud of our heritage, and we love to contribute to moments of refinement, luxury and conviviality, all over the world!

About Atlantis

The first crystal pieces from the prestigious firm Atlantis were made in the town of Alcobaça, Portugal, in 1972. At the time, the factory was known as Crisal (Alcobaça Crystals) and devoted its production to old Portuguese lead crystal. Founded in 1944, Alcobaça Crystals manufactured chandeliers, sconces, glass for domestic use and other beautiful pieces. Later, in the early 1970s, it began to produce high-quality handmade glass with the help of molds and blow rods, following the old practices of knowledgeable and experienced craftsmen. Atlantis crystal stands out for its beauty, weight, brilliance, transparency and durability, and their pieces are coveted around the world by those who seek the best glasswork.

The brand’s luxurious products are executed with great skill—using sand, lead oxide, sodium, potassium and borax, among other materials. It is a painstakingly stressful process with temperatures that can reach up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.The experienced artisans use tools and molds made of wood, aluminum or steel to shape their beautiful pieces. The factory produces a wide range of pieces ranging from bottles, cups, jars and plates too centerpieces, bowls, and vases. The experience and know-how of the craftsmen determine the thickness of each piece, which varies depending on the force of the blow used to create them.

Atlantis is known for its tight quality control. With perfection as their emblem, thousands of pieces are discarded, many with flaws so imperceptible to the human eye that can only be detected by trained experts. On the other hand, faithful to the most beautiful designs and following the latest artistic trends, Atlantis develops contemporary, sophisticated and versatile pieces in collaboration with renowned Portuguese and international designers. Their excellent reputation and the high quality of its production, have inspired the leading names in crystal—Waterford Crystal, Baccarat, and Saint Louis—to commission pieces with the highest standards of quality and functionality.

After its recent merger with the Portuguese Vista Alegre Group, Atlantis is still present in major international markets in more than 20 countries. The brand is recognized as the manufacturer of some of the purest crystal in the world, where the artisan tradition continues to flirt with the best contemporary design. Today the firm’s factory at Alcobaça has more than 500 workers and continues to expand its international presence for costumers that adore a crystal that is as extraordinary as it is sublime and beautiful