Vintage 1870s Sterling Silver and Glass Cheese Dome Kitchen Tools making glasses of this quality

making glasses of this quality as technically impressive as they are visually striking

Elegant in its simplicity

Four Gien dessert plates

Matches are an essential part of the candle lighting ritual

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Vintage 1870s Sterling Silver and Glass Cheese Dome Kitchen Tools making glasses of this qualityThis 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.