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

Height: 23

Some scratches to the paint

A rare companion to this serving tray is the brass-coloured steel-framed carriage

Just Andersen has become one of the most recognised and collected makers of Scandinavian pewter of the 20th century

The sleek and thin rockers are a balanced element to the design and the curved bows are completed with curled ends

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'