{"product_id":"antique-french-blown-glass-garden-cloche-pastry-dome-11-5-x-9-5","title":"Antique French Blown Glass Garden Cloche \/ Pastry Dome - 11.5\" x 9.5\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA magnificent, exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Hand-Blown Glass Cloche \/ Pastry Dome\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating from the late Victorian to early Edwardian era (circa 1880–1910).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnlike common, squat vintage cheese domes, this premium statement piece features a commanding \u003cstrong\u003e11.5-inch vertical height\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e9.5-inch diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a highly sought-after size for interior designers, curators, and collectors alike.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Antique Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround-Off Pontil Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e The top of the solid glass knob features the distinctive, slightly concave, and polished indentation where the glassmaker manually detached the piece from the blowpipe rod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Imperfections:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body features gorgeous, authentic \"birthmarks\" of 19th-century glassmaking, including beautifully trapped air seeds (gas bubbles) and faint swirling striations (cooling lines) that catch the light beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted with an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4-inch glass thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e, this dome carries magnificent structural weight and presence, far superior to flimsy, modern machine-made reproductions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Hue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the iconic, delicate aqua-green undertone characteristic of natural iron impurities found in historic European river sand furnaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cloche is in beautiful, well-preserved antique condition. There are no structural cracks or heavy chips along the bottom edge. Gentle, age-appropriate wear may be present on the base rim from decades of display. Has a few very minor imperfections on the top of the knob’s edge. Please review all high-resolution photos to appreciate the stunning hand-crafted texture of this century-old piece.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50556599075035,"sku":"7190525690971","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-10-02T141854.669.jpg?v=1790965193","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-blown-glass-garden-cloche-pastry-dome-11-5-x-9-5","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}