Antique French Oval Glass Dome with Marquetry Base / 19th Century pedestal surface variation throughout

surface variation throughout

• Works well on a console table layered with books and objects

Foot plate: 46 cm W x 32 cm D

An original late 19th century iron cradle

The softened casting detail and worn surface texture give it the character modern reproductions rarely achieve

Antique French Oval Glass Dome with Marquetry Base / 19th Century pedestal surface variation throughoutthis spectacular antique French Oval Glass Dome with a Marquetry Base is 1 of a 3 piece collection from Paris circa 18601880 A superb nineteenth century French glass display dome featuring a hand blown oval glass shade raised on an ebonised base with decorative floral marquetry and brass stringing The elegant oval form is far less commonly encountered than traditional circular examples and provides an exceptional display case for sculpture,