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Globe De Mariée, Marriage Crystal Dome 1880s with Love Angel

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1880´s An antique French Wedding Globe or Globe de Mariée Made for a Spanish client because it has a love angel with AMOR on it side. These are the most special display pieces for a married couple to mark the occasion of their wedding and life together. Over the years symbols, such as flowers from the wedding bouquet, lock of hair from their children and jewelery would be placed and protected on these stunning keepsakes. The globes originated in France in the late 1800's through the early 1900's. After being crafted of thin metal and then covered in a ormolu (the gold overlay) and sculpted by a jeweler, each globe would be unique to the couple but most had birds, mirrors and a velvet covered "seat" to hold personal items. The velvet was usually pink and red but blue and gold were also popular choices, and original wax flowers and golden. Usually this has a glass dome over it to protect it from dust and wind and breakage but as the globes are very fragile, many were broken and you often find them minus the glass globe just like this one. This one is original and is intact. You can add anything to this to make it your own. Great to dispaly your jewelry on it or a bedroom focal piece or on a vanity to showcase my favourite jewellery pieces! The tradition of Globe de Mariée Display pieces began in France, in the 1800′s. It was a display for married couples, to preserve their wedding souvenirs as well as tell the story of their wedding & life together. Placed prominently in the formal dining room, it held the Bride’s Crown, or Bridal Tiara made from fresh or wax Orange Blossoms, at times her Wax Floral Bouquet. The bride & groom chose items for their personalized display such as mirrors, porcelain pieces, and ormolu {gold plated}cut-outs. Each had a special and very personal meaning to them, it was a symbol that told the story of the bridal couple. The number of small diamond-shaped mirrors represented the number of children the couple hoped for.Over the years special items were added, photographs, little locks of their babies hair, jewelry, more ormolu symbols. Each was carefully pinned to the velvet or silk cushion, most of the cushions were Red, although Pink, Blue and Gold were also produced. During the height of their popularity in the Napoleon III era, there were many ready-made bases couples could pick from, then add their choice of gilded symbols, mirrors, porcelain flowers, and other gilt decorations, making each one of these highly personal, and unique. After all the ormolu pieces were attached by the jeweler, the display piece was covered with a very fine, thin and handblown dome.Each symbol had meaning: The Bird: The symbol of Love and protection Leaves: Longevity of the Marriage Union. Orange Blossoms: Virginity. Roses: for eternal love. Daisies: for purity and innocence. Ivy Leaves: commitment to each other. Lime Leaves: symbolized fidelity. Oak Leaves: for strength and longevity of the couple. Chestnut Leaves: for links to others. Fig Leaves: for prosperity. The tree: a symbol of love and strength. Four Leaf Clover: Good Fortune {luck} Sheaves of Wheat: fertility, and also to the resurrection of life. Cherries: for protection against bad fortune. Clusters of Grapes: prosperity. The Dove: symbolized the desire for peace in the home. The Bird holding a laurel wreath: symbolized that as a bird makes its nest, so does the woman build her family. Each mirror had meaning: The central {largest} mirror evoked the reflection of the soul, symbolizing the truth. Rectangular mirrors were related to the number of years between the couple’s meeting and their promised marriage. The oval mirrors were good luck gifts offered by the bridesmaids. The number of small diamond-shaped mirrors represented the number of children the couple wished for. The trapezoidal mirror symbolized the perfect agreement. They are most rare pieces of history. To get your hands on one is difficult, especially one with the glass dome intact. A true find! They are little treasure boxes of love and history wrapped in a beautiful package, it is as romantic and unique piece of art, history and jewelry. You will LOVE it! Measurements: Height 23cm /9,05in Depth 16cm/ 6,29in *Shipment of this piece is not affected by COVID-19. Orders welcome! PRADERA is a second generation of a family run business jewelers of reference in Spain, with a rich track record being official distributers of prime European jewelry brands like Chanel, Baccarat, Pomellato, Mattioli, Chantecler, Valente, Breitling, Audemars Piguet, Fabergé ... they have a large experience from working and observing best European craftsmen, best jewelry techniques and practices, and they have curated jewelry collections for high net worth individuals and family heritages. IRAMA PRADERA the creative director of design and estate department has a "Multinational Management degree for Wharton Business School" at the University of Pennsylvania and a "Diamond and Colored gem Grading" form the GIA in NY, she has worked for main auction houses in Jewelry department in Christie´s in NY, and in Real State and Interior Design division for Sotheby´s Int. Realty in Madrid and Marbella. All PRADERA jewels are guaranteed and come from sustainable and reliable sources and owners. We are 360º company with passion for jewelry and the value of time, gold and precious stones, PRADERA is dedicated to bring sparks of unique lives and tell stories of the beautiful things made with love and lived with joy.
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