Large 19th-century French Glass Cloche de Melon (LG-10) Easter Grand soupière Colbert

Grand soupière Colbert

featuring antique floral and bird imagery drawn from his trove of 18th-and 19th-century imagery

3" length x 5

925 Milk Glass $12

This hand crafted dinner plate by Sylvie Saint-Andre Perrin is expertly made with intricate swirls in hues of white

Large 19th-century French Glass Cloche de Melon (LG-10) Easter Grand soupière ColbertTraditionally used in 19th century French gardens to protect young plants from frost (acting as individual miniature greenhouses trapping sun heat to help them grow faster), these domed glass cloches are among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage and antique goods. This cloche features a "sliced" knob, a functional design choice to prevent the glass from acting as a magnifying lens and overheating the plant inside. Browse our full collection of