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English Victorian Reverse Painted Glass and Reticulated Brass Crystal Palace World's Fair Calling Card Tray
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DETAILS
An antique Victorian brass compote, tazza or calling card receiver tray with reticulated bowl around a round reverse painted glass reserve with a commemorative souvenir image of The Crystal Palace building, with flecks of mother-of-pearl. The Crystal Palace (London, England, 1851-1936) was built to host the London Great Exhibition 1851 World's Fair.
PERIOD
Queen Victoria (1837-1901) | Mid 19th century
DATE
Circa 1851
DIMENSIONS
Width 7 Depth 7 Height 4 inches
