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What is a glass dome used for?

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What is a glass dome used for?
Glass domes have many different applications, including covers for light fixtures, as fishbowls or to display valuable items. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary glass dome pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Victorian Glass Dome With Vintage Indian 'Queen Maya' Brass Dancing Figure
Located in London, GB
pose, on display in an elegant 19th-century Victorian glass dome. These items can be sold separately
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Beech, Taxidermy, Showcase, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique display dome. An English, glass over beech taxidermy or collectable showcase
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass, Beech

Large Antique Display Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy, Showcase, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique display dome. An English, glass taxidermy or collectable showcase, dating
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass, Pine

Tall Antique Specimen Dome, English, Glass, Taxidermy, Display Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall antique specimen dome. An English, glass and leather taxidermy display case, dating
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Glass Dome Globe Mouth-blown Glass Early 20th Century 46cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large antique dome or globe with original black wooden base, the glass is mouth-blown, the dome
Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Large Antique Glass Dome Globe Mouth-blown Glass Early 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large antique dome or globe with original black wooden base, the glass is mouth-blown, the dome
Category

Early 20th Century European Victorian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

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