Antique French Rectangular Glass Dome on Ebonised Base | 19th Century

An exceptional antique French glass display dome of rectangular form, raised on an ebonised timber base with fine gilt stringing.

The restrained architectural design, original construction and hand-blown glass suggest a high-quality nineteenth-century example. The natural movement in the glass is incredibly beautiful and leaves no doubt this is special, artisanal hand blown glass  

Rectangular French domes are significantly harder to source than circular examples and are highly sought after by collectors and decorators alike.

Perfect for displaying busts, architectural fragments, religious objects, natural history specimens or... whatever your imagination can conjure up for this stunning showcase piece, the proportions of this dome make it particularly impactful as a centrepiece display.

A rare and increasingly difficult-to-find decorative object. 

Details

• Origin: France
• Date: Circa 1850–1880
• Hand-blown glass
• Ebonised timber base
• Gilt stringing detail
• Original turned feet
• Handwritten period inscriptions to underside

Dimensions

• Overall Height: 60 cm
• Glass Height: 51 cm
• Glass Width: 26 cm
• Glass Depth: 17 cm
• Base Height: 9 cm

Condition

Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with its age. Minor imperfections, wear and historic shrinkage movement to the base consistent with nineteenth-century construction.