Vintage 1870s Sterling Silver and Glass Cheese Dome Ukraine citrus twists

citrus twists

this vintage French oyster plate captures the colors of the coast in a softly mottled seafoam glaze

and fired in the late 1700s by Rouen

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” and is regarded to this day as a master of botanical illustration

Vintage 1870s Sterling Silver and Glass Cheese Dome Ukraine citrus twistsThis 19th century French cheese dome and plate reflects the refined dining traditions of the Napoleon III period, when every course received its own carefully designed serving piece. The substantial glass dome protects and beautifully displays cheeses, while the sterling silver trimmed base and handle demonstrate the exceptional silversmithing for which nineteenth century France became renowned.