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Victorian Clock Dome
Frank Craig Antiques
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Frank Craig Antiques

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Victorian Clock Dome

19th century
Description

A good and large glass Clock Dome, but also suitable for a variety of other purposes, taxidermy dried floral displays and dioramas the dimensions are shown in the illustration. We have other Domes in stock. You’re welcome to contact us if you require further information.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Clock Dome to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1171489
Dealers Internal Reference
1511
Dealers Notes

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Frank Craig Antiques have been established over 50 years.

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Description
A good and large glass Clock Dome, but also suitable for a variety of other purposes, taxidermy dried floral displays and dioramas the dimensions are shown in the illustration. We have other Domes in stock. You’re welcome to contact us if you require further information.
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Frank Craig Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Clock Dome to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171489
Dealers Internal Ref
1511
Frank Craig Antiques
Frank Craig Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Decorative antiques and works of art. Silver jewellery paintings clocks & curios . We can deliver worldwide.

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A clear, mouth-blown oval glass dome featuring a rounded top resting on a dark moulded wooden plinth.
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Archive I A clear, mouth-blown oval glass dome featuring a rounded top resting on a dark moulded wooden plinth.

Victorian Clock Dome

Archive II A clear, mouth-blown oval glass dome featuring a rounded top resting on a dark moulded wooden plinth. View II
Archive III A clear, mouth-blown oval glass dome featuring a rounded top resting on a dark moulded wooden plinth. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A clear, mouth-blown oval glass dome featuring a rounded top resting on a dark moulded wooden plinth.
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A clear, mouth-blown oval glass dome featuring a rounded top resting on a dark moulded wooden plinth.
Victorian Clock Dome
Ref: SA1171489
A clear, mouth-blown oval glass dome featuring a rounded top resting on a dark moulded wooden plinth.
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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.

During the nineteenth century, glass domes were designed to protect delicate mantle clock mechanisms from dust and atmospheric moisture while providing clear visibility of the timepiece.

Traditional domes were mouth-blown from soda-lime glass, resulting in slight imperfections and optical waves, paired with carved hardwood bases often made from mahogany, walnut, or ebonised timber.

Authentic period domes typically exhibit hand-blown traits, including minor air bubbles known as seeds, slight thickness variations, and a hand-cut base rim that fits into the recess of the wooden plinth.

A glass display dome can be placed on a mantelpiece, console, or bookshelf to house botanical specimens, sculptural items, or collectables, acting as a protective focal point within a room scheme.

Dust the glass regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and clean periodically using lukewarm water with mild dish detergent, ensuring the glass is completely dry before placing it back onto the wooden base.
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