A Very Fine Victorian Butter or Dessert Dish c1835

Description

Heading : A Very Fine Victorian Butter / dessert Dish. Bowl. Cover and Stand
Date : William IV-Victoria c1835
Origin : England
Bowl Features : Pillar moulded and miter cut
Marks : None
Type : Lead glass
Size : Height 15cms to top of finial. the base 22cms diameter
Condition : Exemplary. expected wear on the base. Some scattered inclusions within the glass
Restoration : None
Weight : 3780grams

Additional Information : The finest example that we have seen. The butter would have been placed on top of ice in the central well. This is a large example and it is also more than likely that this was also used for chilled desserts.