Vintage Glass Cloche Boasting an Oak Base

Description

This unusually broad, hand-blown glass cloche sits on its original pinewood and black lacquer base, dating to the late 19th century. Cloches like this were typically used to hold wedding keepsakes, such as a bridal garland. In this case, it contains a collection of Ulysses butterflies. These iridescent blue wings, often seen in the tropical rainforests of Australia and Papua New Guinea, are a symbol of the Daintree Rainforest and the beauty of the natural world.?

Cloche A: 13″W x 8.75″D x 21″H
Cloche B: 11.75″W x 7.75″D x 16.5″H
Cloche C: 11.5″W x 7″D x 15.5″H