US$528.89 This is a beautiful cut glass and gilded ormolu fruit dish that would make a stunning centrepiece.

 The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of the piece and it is sure to add an unparalleled touch of class to any fine dining experience.



 Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition. Dimensions in cm: Height 30 x Width 46 x Depth 32 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 1 foot, 1 inch Ormolu (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'. The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object. No true ormolu was produced in France after around 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the original mercury-firing ormolu method for sheer beauty and richness of colour. Electroplating is the most common modern technique. Ormolu techniques are essentially the same as those used on silver, to produce silver-gilt (also known as vermeil). Our reference: 02422 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost...