{"title":"Curiosities","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eA gathering of small wonders: objects with character, patina, and stories that invite the eye to linger. Silver trinkets, brass details, and uncommon finds sourced from markets and ateliers across France. Pieces chosen not for perfection, but for the charm they bring to a shelf, a desk, a life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bronze-oyster-box-italy-c-1960s","title":"Sculptural Bronze Oyster Box","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eCast in solid bronze, this oyster-shaped box is formed with deep, tidal contours that echo the natural architecture of the shell. The surface carries a warm, copper-rich glow, with darker recesses and softly burnished highlights that reveal the depth and character of mid-century bronze casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eThe hinged lid opens to a smooth, gently hollowed interior, its fine granular texture left intentionally visible — a quiet trace of the casting process and hand finishing. Compact and weighty in the hand, the piece balances organic realism with sculptural restraint, typical of Italian decorative objects from the post-war period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eBoth functional and poetic, it offers a refined place to hold jewellery or small keepsakes, while standing equally well as a sculptural object in its own right. An elegant example of how everyday forms were elevated into enduring design during the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trove Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52943549399304,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/8080\/3336\/files\/Untitled-5_108d689d-2ab6-4b12-bf87-0879ac1d4654.jpg?v=1776263766"},{"product_id":"silver-plated-turtle-trinket-box-c-1960s","title":"Turtle Trinket Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eCast in silver plate with a gently rounded shell, this mid-century turtle opens to reveal a small hidden compartment — once used a cigarette box now a charming place to keep rings, earrings, or small personal treasures. The hinged shell lifts, while the sculpted form gives the piece both playfulness and quiet decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silvered surface has developed a soft patina over time, adding warmth and depth to its contours. Displayed on a bedside table, desk, or dressing tray, it serves as both a functional box and a small sculptural accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trove Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52955056177416,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/8080\/3336\/files\/turtle-1011012.png?v=1769425081"},{"product_id":"salvador-dali-the-soft-spoon-spain-c-1967-copy","title":"Salvador Dalí 'Melting Teaspoon'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eConceived by Salvador Dalí in 1967, the \u003cem data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eMelting Teaspoon\u003c\/em\u003e transforms a familiar domestic object into a surrealist gesture. The softened, flowing form disrupts both function and expectation, reflecting Dalí’s enduring fascination with metamorphosis and instability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"992\"\u003ePart of Dalí’s later exploration of applied arts, the spoon translates his surrealist vocabulary into an intimate, sculptural object. The form echoes motifs first explored in \u003cem data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAgnostic Symbol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (1932), where elongated, spoon-like shapes dissolve into the surrounding void. 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Dated precisely to 1931 by its official Swedish E8 hallmark, the box is crafted with a stepped form reminiscent of classic Art Deco architecture, its surface embellished with delicate hand-engraved scrolling motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centrepiece of the lid, four white enamelled plaques depict the playing-card suits—hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades—framed in warm, gilt-toned metal and detailed with vivid red and black enamel. These colourful, gem-like accents create a striking contrast against the softly patinated pewter exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid opens to reveal a custom-fitted wood interior featuring distinct compartments designed to hold playing cards, gaming counters, and dice. The underside bears the Swedish pewter shield mark enclosing the E8 date code for 1931, the material designation TENN, and a double wavy-line motif, alongside the stamped model number 1501-16. 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