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Large Antique Carriage Clock Dome, English, Glass, Display, Showcase, Victorian
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Large Antique Carriage Clock Dome, English, Glass, Display, Showcase, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a large antique carriage clock dome. An English, glass and oak display showcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Delightful showcase for a favourite clock or specimen

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good, original order

Quality, bright glass in tall-sided ovoid form

Oak plinth with tiered edges presents deep biscuit hues

Dressed to the display base with a tan coloured leather pad

This is an appealing antique carriage clock dome, with a clear, bright appearance. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Max Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 40cm (15.75'')

Internal Width: 31cm (12.25'')

Internal Depth: 15cm (6'')

Internal Height: 36.5cm (14.25'')

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

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Our Ref: 24378

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
38.5cm (15.16")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Display Dome to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1071051
Dealers Internal Reference
24378
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Description
This is a large antique carriage clock dome. An English, glass and oak display showcase, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Delightful showcase for a favourite clock or specimen

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good, original order

fig 1. A large oval Victorian clear glass display dome resting on a stepped wooden base with a beige fabric inset.
fig 1. Large Antique Carriage Clock Dome, English, Glass, Display, Showcase, Victorian

Quality, bright glass in tall-sided ovoid form

Oak plinth with tiered edges presents deep biscuit hues

Dressed to the display base with a tan coloured leather pad

This is an appealing antique carriage clock dome, with a clear, bright appearance. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 2. A large oval Victorian clear glass display dome resting on a stepped wooden base with a beige fabric inset.
fig 2. Large Antique Carriage Clock Dome, English, Glass, Display, Showcase, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 38.5cm (15.25'')

Max Depth: 22cm (8.75'')

Max Height: 40cm (15.75'')

Internal Width: 31cm (12.25'')

Internal Depth: 15cm (6'')

Internal Height: 36.5cm (14.25'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 3. A large oval Victorian clear glass display dome resting on a stepped wooden base with a beige fabric inset.
fig 3. Large Antique Carriage Clock Dome, English, Glass, Display, Showcase, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24378

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
38.5cm (15.16")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Display Dome to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1071051
Dealers Internal Ref
24378
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A large oval Victorian clear glass display dome resting on a stepped wooden base with a beige fabric inset.
Large Antique Carriage Clock Dome, English, Glass, Display, Showcase, Victorian
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A large oval Victorian clear glass display dome resting on a stepped wooden base with a beige fabric inset.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Glass display domes, also known as cloches, became popular during the Victorian period in nineteenth-century Britain. They were designed to protect delicate household objects, carriage clocks, taxidermy, and artificial floral arrangements from dust, moisture, and soot.

Traditional glass domes were made from hand-blown, thin-walled soda-lime glass, featuring a characteristic rounded top. They were fitted onto turned wooden bases, often crafted from mahogany, walnut, or ebonised timber, featuring a recessed groove and fabric lining.

Authentic period domes usually exhibit hand-blown glass characteristics, including minor air bubbles, subtle flow lines, and uneven thickness. The timber bases often show natural wear, dark patination, and hand-turned mouldings on the underside.

A glass dome can be placed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or shelving unit to highlight small curios, antique timepieces, or botanical specimens. It acts as an artistic focal point while adding texture and height to decorative arrangements.

Clean the glass interior and exterior using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth lightly dampened with water or mild glass cleaner. Avoid harsh chemical solvents, and preserve the wooden base by dusting with a dry cloth and applying beeswax polish occasionally.
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