French Blue Glass Vanity Dish c1850

Description

Heading : Vanity dish
Date : c1850
Period : Mid 19th century
Origin : France. possibly Baccarat
Colour : Clear
Body : Ovular with shanked lobes a gilt rim and a gilt band at the base.
Pontil : Star cut
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 4.9cm tall. 19.9cm long and 12.5cm wide
Condition : Very good. a single slither to the rim and another two minor chips to the base as shown
Restoration : None
Weight : 540 grams

The weight and quality of this dish and the stunning colour screams belle epoch. It demands to be put back to use.