Large French Glass and Bronze Mounted Pedestal Bowl C 1860

A magnificent and exceptionally high-quality French glass and bronze mounted pedestal bowl or table centrepiece, dating to circa 1860.

This impressive centrepiece stands on a rectangular flared bronze base with a raised reeded and ribboned moulding. The pedestal is formed from a substantial block of finely cut and polished clear glass, mounted with intricate cast bronze floral swags of exceptional quality.

Above, a matching flared bronze mount supports the circular stepped stem, which rises to a large oval clear glass bowl. The bowl is adorned with substantial applied bronze mounts, each decorated with matching floral swags, while the rim is finished with a finely cast reeded and ribboned bronze boarder, echoing the decoration of the base.

The bronze retains an attractive two tone patination, with contrasting light and dark finishes that beautifully enhance the quality of the casting and decorative detail.

The glass bowl is in very good antique condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs. There are some signs of verdigris visible through the underside of the glass beneath the bronze mounts, consistent with age and the natural oxidation of the bronze.

Origin: French

Date: Circa 1860

Dimensions

• Height: 27 cm (10¾ in)

• Width: 28.7 cm (11¼ in)

• Depth: 21.4 cm (8½ in)

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

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