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Italian Grand Tour Ormolu Horse-Drawn Porcelain Trinket Dish

$1,850
£1,398.37
€1,606.98
CA$2,576.11
A$2,865.82
CHF 1,502.30
MX$35,019.63
NOK 19,129.91
SEK 18,008.16
DKK 11,995.47
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A Grand Tour Era Horse-Drawn trinket dish in the Neo-Classical taste, Italy, circa late 18th to early 19th Century. The Grand Tour was a 17th to early 19th century custom of the traditional trip through Europe, with Italy as a key destination. Young European men and women of the wealthy class were chaperoned by a tutor or family member – traveling and collecting souvenirs. The idea was to experience new sights and cultures, and to learn about the world in a hands-on way. This wonderful and beautifully made trinket dish holder is modeled as a gold-toned metal horse-drawn carriage, pulling a hand-painted oval porcelain dish showing a winged mythical figure, wearing a cap and blowing a long horn. The rim of the dish is boldly painted in an orange and black geometric running border. The black outlined figure is set against a salmon ground. Very impactful. The dish is braced to the ormolu wagon – the wheels actually turn! The horse is well modeled, finely detailed with a rope form rein. Overall measure: 6.5 in. L x 2.5 in. W x 2 in. H Dish: 3.5 in. L x 2.5 in. W x 1 in. H Delicately made and in marvelous condition. This piece has been lovingly cared for.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Delicately made and in marvelous condition. The cart wheels turn freely. This piece has been lovingly cared for.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758242632752

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