Antique Great Exhibition Fruit Dish, English, Gilt Metal Display Bowl, Victorian

This is an antique Great Exhibition fruit dish. An English, cast gilt metal display bowl, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightfully ornate with a charming cameo of the famous Crystal Palace Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality cast gilt metal presents an appealing golden hue Striking pierced fretwork pattern with a foliate motif and mythological Hippocamps Home of the 1851 Great Exhibition, the grandiose Crystal Palace appears to the centre Superb painted cameo showing a crowd of people outside the incredible building Distinctive shaped handles sit prominently to the side of the dish Small wire mounting loop to the reverse for wall hanging This is a fascinating antique Great Exhibition fruit dish, with a highly ornate fretwork finish and great colour. Delivered ready to display. Dimensions: Max Width: 39.5cm (15.5'') Max Depth: 29cm (11.5'') Max Height: 8.5cm (3.25'') Cameo Diameter: 8.5cm (3.25'') We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques. We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote. Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation. Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment. Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help. Our Ref: 24398