Antique French Oval Glass Dome with Marquetry Base / 19th Century pedestal depth and a sense of

depth and a sense of place without needing anything around it

An original late 19th century iron cradle

reclaimed limestone paving and soft limewashed walls

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

hand-painted top adds a gentle layer of pattern

Antique French Oval Glass Dome with Marquetry Base / 19th Century pedestal depth and a sense ofthis 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,