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A Very Rare 19thC Glass Domed Snow Globe
The early lead glass domed snow globe with knob finial on an ebonised circular ceramic plinth base with remnants of gilding having a ceramic(?) ebony representation of a church amongst water within, survives from the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
The globe has not been repaired or restored in any way, the gilt decoration to the base has worn commensurate with its use, having been picked up, shaken, and put back down again countless times. The original water within has now reduced to about two centimeters deep due to natural evaporation over more than a century and what would have been the snow chips are now remnants of dirt ,but the fact this globe has survived is quite remarkable.
It is unclear when the first snow globes were invented, but they began to appear in the early-nineteenth century in France. It is possible that they were designed as a successor to the glass paperweight, which had become common at the end of the eighteenth century. Snow globes became extremely popular following the Paris Universal Expo of 1878 and within a year there were already half a dozen companies in Europe producing snow globes. Originally, snow globes were made from a heavy lead glass dome on a sealed ceramic base, filled with water. The snow was created from fine pieces of porcelain, sand or bone chips.
The earliest snow globes are excessively rare and this proves a truly enchanting object. Surely nobody ever outgrows a snow globe?
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Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
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The globe has not been repaired or restored in any way, the gilt decoration to the base has worn commensurate with its use, having been picked up, shaken, and put back down again countless times. The original water within has now reduced to about two centimeters deep due to natural evaporation over more than a century and what would have been the snow chips are now remnants of dirt ,but the fact this globe has survived is quite remarkable.
It is unclear when the first snow globes were invented, but they began to appear in the early-nineteenth century in France. It is possible that they were designed as a successor to the glass paperweight, which had become common at the end of the eighteenth century. Snow globes became extremely popular following the Paris Universal Expo of 1878 and within a year there were already half a dozen companies in Europe producing snow globes. Originally, snow globes were made from a heavy lead glass dome on a sealed ceramic base, filled with water. The snow was created from fine pieces of porcelain, sand or bone chips.
The earliest snow globes are excessively rare and this proves a truly enchanting object. Surely nobody ever outgrows a snow globe?
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 30/OCT/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
DimensionsHeight 4 inches
Diameter 2.75 inches (at base)
Category Antique Collectables
Date c.1890-1900
Late Victorian Antiques Material Glass
Origin British
Condition Good.
Item code as155a700
Status Sold
£240.00 
$315.53 
€272.83 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 30/OCT/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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