Antique French Globe de Mariee H 46cm

This exquisite antique Globe de Mariee measures as follows: base w 30 x d 17 x h 46cm. It weighs 2128 grms. What a unique gift from France. Postage included.

Glass domes have been popular in France since the early 19th Century and originally housed precious objects such as clocks, religious icons and other souvenirs. From the 1850s they started to be used as globes de mariee and by the late 19th century were the height of fashion and could be bought in a variety of styles. Globes de mariee were a considerable investment as part of a bride’s trousseau but stayed with the couple in pride of place in their home for the rest of their lives. Most globes de mariee date from before the First World War.
Globes are made up of various components, including the glass dome itself, supported on a wooden base, often painted black. Within the globe are decorative elements made from brass such as mirrors, birds and flowers, each with their own symbolism.