{"product_id":"polished-metal-cup-with-manual-chiselling-94337","title":"Chased Metal Chalice, Hand-Engraved Floral Motifs – Vintage Austria, 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA decorative \u003cstrong\u003echalice of polished metal\u003c\/strong\u003e with hand-worked \u003cstrong\u003echased engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e. Versatile in use: fill with soaked foam for artificial flowers, use it as a candy or jewelry dish, or simply leave it unchanged as a standalone decorative piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outside of the chalice is adorned with fine floral chased engravings, worked by hand – as are the decorations at the base. Small irregularities in the symmetry suggest the entire chalice was handmade, possibly as a journeyman's piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: approx. 10.5 cm (4.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter (bowl): approx. 10 cm (3.9 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter (base): approx. 7.5 cm (3 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: polished metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition for its age, with light, age-appropriate patina and barely visible small dents on the outside. Please consider the photos part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a flower bowl with artificial flowers, a jewelry or candy dish, or simply a stylish decorative piece on a dresser or shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe with a soft cloth. Avoid harsh polish if you want to keep the patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for 1 item. Ships from Austria, carefully packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGmünd. The chalice stood among toolboxes, as if someone had simply forgotten it there after a day's work. Look closely and it isn't quite symmetrical – a hand worked here, not a machine. Perhaps that's exactly why it has lasted so long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eShaped by one hand — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57494492479863,"sku":"30109","price":29.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.4455991121_sx5e.jpg?v=1790441067","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/polished-metal-cup-with-manual-chiselling-94337","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}