{"product_id":"ostrich-egg-ystad-metall-brass-stand-curiosity-cabinet","title":"Genuine Ostrich Egg on Ystad Metall Brass Stand – Sweden, circa 1960","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA distinctive decorative object combining a genuine ostrich egg with a vintage brass stand by Ystad Metall, the Swedish manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe large natural egg, with its softly textured ivory surface, rests directly on four curved supports integrated into the brass base. The stand is particularly decorative, formed from broad metal bands creating rolled scrolls, with an attractive aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis decorative assemblage fits perfectly within the world of the cabinet of curiosities, somewhere between collectible object, naturalia and vintage decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eObject: decorative object \/ cabinet of curiosities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eNatural element: genuine ostrich egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eStand manufacturer: Ystad Metall (signed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eStand origin: Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eStand period: circa 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eMaterials: ostrich eggshell, brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eColors: ivory, patinated brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAssembly: decorative composition combining the egg with a vintage stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eOverall height: 28 cm \/ 11 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eMaximum stand diameter: approx. 19 cm \/ 7.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe egg is well preserved and shows the small natural irregularities characteristic of ostrich eggshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe brass stand retains an aged patina, with some traces of oxidation, tonal variations and signs of use consistent with age. These elements contribute to the authentic character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eREF: NTRET24026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEST49","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55480913690966,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6317\/0390\/files\/ostrich-egg-ystad-metall-brass-stand-sweden-1_jpg.jpg?v=1790258391","url":"https:\/\/nest49.net\/en\/products\/ostrich-egg-ystad-metall-brass-stand-curiosity-cabinet","provider":"NEST49","version":"1.0","type":"link"}