Overview
A delightful decorative set featuring three solid brass eggs adorned with hand-applied enamel in floral and geometric patterns, accompanied by a hand-woven brass wire basket.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Vintage Cloisonné Enamel Brass Eggs and Woven Brass Basket
Photo reference
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Story
In the 1960s and 70s, a new wave of 'Export Brass' began flooding into Western boutiques, bringing the craftsmanship of the East into suburban living rooms.
Maker / Origin
While these are typically unsigned, they represent the collective output of metalworking guilds in regions like Moradabad, India—known as the 'Brass City'—or workshops in China.
Condition & Value
The enamel shows some expected age-related wear and minor loss, particularly on the central egg where the metal is exposed. Values for these sets are stable; the presence of the original matching basket is a significant plus, as eggs are often separated from their containers over the decades.
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