Rare lidded 'Janus' box, Ebena, Belgium. 1920s. sold Height: 23

Height: 23

yet the hammered copper body draws the piece back to the Art and Crafts period and English craft identity

the light creating mesmerising depth as it passes over those simple yet striking ridges

This 18th century crotal bell is not the usual offering by SAD Gallery

Rare lidded 'Janus' box, Ebena, Belgium. 1920s. sold Height: 23From 1921 1931, the Ebena factory in Belgium capitalised on the material of the moment, Bakelite. However, Ebena produced works of art that emphasised the concept of innovation that was synonymous with the revolutionary material. Jugendstil, the artistic movement that ran through Europe (notably Germany and Austria) gave birth to colourful and stylish decor, as playfully embodied by this lidded box. The process of Galiath, whereby the 'Bakelite'