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A Grand Tour Era Horse-Drawn trinket dish in the Neo-Classical taste, Italy, circa late 18th to early 19th Century.
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A Grand Tour Era Horse-Drawn trinket dish in the Neo-Classical taste, Italy, circa late 18th to early 19th Century.
The Grand Tour was a 17th to early 19th century custom of the traditional trip through Europe, with Italy as a key destination. Young European men and women of the wealthy class were chaperoned by a tutor or family member – traveling and collecting souvenirs. The idea was to experience new sights and cultures, and to learn about the world in a hands-on way.
This wonderful and beautifully made trinket dish holder is modeled as a gold-toned metal horse-drawn carriage, pulling a hand-painted oval porcelain dish showing a winged mythical figure, wearing a cap and blowing a long horn. The rim of the dish is boldly painted in an orange and black geometric running border. The black outlined figure is set against a salmon ground. Very impactful.
The dish is braced to the ormolu wagon – the wheels actually turn!
The horse is well modeled, finely detailed with a rope form rein.
Overall measure: 6.5 in. L x 2.5 in. W x 2 in. H
Dish: 3.5 in. L x 2.5 in. W x 1 in. H
Delicately made and in marvelous condition. This piece has been lovingly cared for.
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- Dimensions
- 2.5ʺW × 6.5ʺD × 2ʺH
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Salmon
- Condition Notes
- Delicately made and in marvelous condition, with working wheels. This piece has been lovingly cared for. Delicately made and in marvelous condition, with working wheels. This piece has been lovingly cared for. less
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