{"product_id":"antique-french-rectangular-glass-dome-on-ebonised-base-19th-century","title":"Antique French Rectangular Glass Dome on Ebonised Base | 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional antique French glass display dome of rectangular form, raised on an ebonised timber base with fine gilt stringing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRectangular French domes are significantly harder to source than circular examples and are highly sought after by collectors and decorators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and increasingly difficult-to-find decorative object. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: Circa 1850–1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-blown glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbonised timber base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilt stringing detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal turned feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwritten period inscriptions to underside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Height: 60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass Height: 51 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass Width: 26 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass Depth: 17 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Height: 9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Founders of Rome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43834085703746,"sku":"FOR-2161-UNT-FOUNDERS O","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/3981\/8050\/files\/D6A0983C-73C4-4B73-A0A3-4BB0293C139A.jpg?v=1781079990","url":"https:\/\/foundersofrome.co.nz\/products\/antique-french-rectangular-glass-dome-on-ebonised-base-19th-century","provider":"Founders of Rome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}