Grote antieke glazen stolp voor boven een lamp/ kaars Titel:Default Title there is no glass in

there is no glass in the reliquary but there is in the relic itself

then painted by hand and finally covered with a layer of wax

The bulbous top section served to collect the heat and fumes from the flame

With metal frame with bow motifs and flowers

Grote antieke glazen stolp voor boven een lamp/ kaars Titel:Default Title there is no glass inThis is an antique glass globe that was hung above an oil lamp candle. The ring at the top was used to hang the glass from a metal hook on a fixture or to securely attach it to a chain. The bulbous top served to collect the heat and fumes from the flame, while the wide bottom fit over the burner to protect the flame from drafts. The glass is hand blown and dates from 1800 1850. Very decorative to hang somewhere. The chain with glass spheres is not