Vintage 1870s Sterling Silver and Glass Cheese Dome Scales its rich patina and honest

its rich patina and honest wear reflect more than a century of service

bringing the charm of an English cottage table set beside freshly gathered roses

it was once employed in weighing heavy sacks of grain

this blue glazed vase makes a statement for flowers with its wide brimmed mouth and tapered footed bottom that makes a bouquet spread in its full glory

Vintage 1870s Sterling Silver and Glass Cheese Dome Scales its rich patina and honestThis 19th century French cheese dome and plate reflects the refined dining traditions of the Napoleon III period, when every course received its own carefully designed serving piece. The substantial glass dome protects and beautifully displays cheeses, while the sterling silver trimmed base and handle demonstrate the exceptional silversmithing for which nineteenth century France became renowned.