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

Antique French Rectangular Glass Dome on Ebonised Base | 19th Century giftAn exceptional antique French glass display dome, French Rectangular 'Globe de Verre' 19th Century of rectangular form, raised on an ebonised timber base with fine brass stringing. The 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

softening their height

to pull around your drapes and allow a lovely drape that we see in elegant French Decor

trailing ivy or left unfilled as a decorative object in its own right

Mirror plate clear and usable

creating a gentle glow rather than directional light

The gilding has aged well

sourced on our travels through Italy for its quiet character and timeless form

this is one of those pieces that instantly anchors a space — equally at home in a rustic Provençal setting or layered into a more modern interior as a statement contrast

Original antique condition with extensive age-related surface oxidation

however these can also be wired to NZ or AU standard to be a light fitting (on request POA for added conversion to a light)

Circa 1940

or limewashed backdrop