Antique French Oval Glass Dome with Marquetry Base / 19th Century black

Antique French Oval Glass Dome with Marquetry Base / 19th Century blackthis 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,

Solid iron construction

aged ceramics — avoid mixing with anything too refined or new

A practical size that sits comfortably in most spaces without needing to be styled heavily

or covered outdoor spaces

Imagine the play with light from these highly faceted and abundant drops

Extremely stable weighted base

the gold detailing coming through the finish and add an element of warmth and decadence

planted with trailing ivy or kitchen herbs

sourced in Provence

sourced in Provence and lovingly brought home to NZ

which adds to its architectural feel and softens the overall presence

Garden walls