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Antique Serving Dish, French, Cut Glass, Ormolu, Bowl, Empire Taste, Victorian
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Antique Serving Dish, French, Cut Glass, Ormolu, Bowl, Empire Taste, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is an antique serving dish. A French, cut glass and ormolu presentation centrepiece or fruit bowl in the Empire manner, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

Wonderful example, with a navette - or boat - form

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good antique order

Striking cut glass with a beautifully defined pattern and bright appearance

Quality ormolu presents deep golden tonality to the rim and wreath details

Cut pattern with a pineapple leaf cut over crosshatch motif

Dressed with a pair of ornate, articulated drop handles

Ormolu footer features a chased leaf and egg and dart pattern

Viewing window within the base accentuated with a neat starburst pattern

This is a striking antique serving dish, with bold Empire taste and attractive cut glass. A treat for the table. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Depth: 17.5cm (7'')

Max Height: 18cm (7'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Glass Dish to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223066
Dealers Internal Reference
26087
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Description
This is an antique serving dish.
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A French, cut glass and ormolu presentation centrepiece or fruit bowl in the Empire manner, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
London Fine Antiques

Wonderful example, with a navette - or boat - form

fig 1. A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base.
fig 1. Antique Serving Dish, French, Cut Glass, Ormolu, Bowl, Empire Taste, Victorian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good antique order

Striking cut glass with a beautifully defined pattern and bright appearance

Quality ormolu presents deep golden tonality to the rim and wreath details

fig 2. A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base.
fig 2. Antique Serving Dish, French, Cut Glass, Ormolu, Bowl, Empire Taste, Victorian

Cut pattern with a pineapple leaf cut over crosshatch motif

Dressed with a pair of ornate, articulated drop handles

Ormolu footer features a chased leaf and egg and dart pattern

Viewing window within the base accentuated with a neat starburst pattern

fig 3. A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base.
fig 3. Antique Serving Dish, French, Cut Glass, Ormolu, Bowl, Empire Taste, Victorian

This is a striking antique serving dish, with bold Empire taste and attractive cut glass. A treat for the table. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Max Depth: 17.5cm (7'')

Max Height: 18cm (7'')

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
28.5cm (11.22")
Depth
17.5cm (6.89")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this French Ormolu Glass Dish to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223066
Dealers Internal Ref
26087
London Fine Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base.

Antique Serving Dish, French, Cut Glass, Ormolu, Bowl, Empire Taste, Victorian

Archive II A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base. View II
Archive III A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base. View III
Archive IV A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base. View IV
Archive V A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base. View V
Archive VI A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base. View VI
Archive VII A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base. View VII
Archive VIII A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base. View VIII
Archive IX A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base. View IX
Archive X A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base. View X
Archive XI A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base. View XI
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A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base.
Antique Serving Dish, French, Cut Glass, Ormolu, Bowl, Empire Taste, Victorian
Ref: SA1223066
A French Empire style clear cut glass dish featuring diamond facet patterns mounted in a gilt bronze ormolu rim with side handles and a rectangular base.
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FAQs

French Empire style glass is characterised by heavy lead crystal with geometric cuts, often encased or mounted in gilded bronze, known as ormolu. The style draws inspiration from classical Roman and Greek motifs, featuring bold architectural symmetry and detailed metal castings.

These dishes were constructed using mouth-blown, hand-cut lead crystal combined with gilt bronze or brass mounts. The metal fittings were created using the lost-wax casting technique and mercury-gilded to achieve a bright gold appearance.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut crystal with sharp facet edges and high light refraction. The metal mounts show precise chasing work, natural age-related oxidisation in deeper crevices, and custom fitting where the metal conforms directly to the glass rim or base.

A mounted glass dish can be displayed as a central focus on a dining table, console, or sideboard. It functions effectively when styled empty to catch natural light or when filled with decorative items or fruits to add texture.

Clean the glass section carefully using warm water and mild detergent on a soft cloth, avoiding full submersion to protect the metal joints. Dust the ormolu mounts with a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that strip gilding.
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