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Italian Grand Tour Ormolu Horse-Drawn Porcelain Trinket Dish
About the Item
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)
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- 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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