Large Fine 19th-Century Cut-Glass Table Centrepiece Bowl, Circa 1840
Large Fine 19th-Century Cut-Glass Table Centrepiece Bowl, Circa 1840
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An impressive and finely cut 19th-century glass table-centrepiece bowl, dating to around 1840. Raised on an elegant stem and broad foot, the generously proportioned bowl is designed to catch and refract light from every angle, making it a striking focal point for a dining table, sideboard, or display cabinet.
The bowl is richly decorated with crisp hand-cut ornament, its faceted and finely worked surface creating a lively play of brilliance and sparkle. The elevated form gives the piece both presence and refinement, while the substantial stem provides a graceful transition between the broad bowl and its stable foot. Its scale and quality suggest it was made as a celebratory or formal table piece, suitable for presenting fruit, flowers, sweetmeats, or decorative arrangements.
A handsome example of mid-19th-century cut glass, combining practical display use with the exuberance of early Victorian entertaining. It remains a versatile decorative object, equally effective as a centrepiece in a traditional interior or as a brilliant contrast within a more contemporary setting.
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