Large 19th-century French Glass Cloche de Melon (LG-08) Bees 9" Diameter x 1" Height

9" Diameter x 1" Height

metal top clasp and button cuffed sleeves

“like a work of Nature

Mono leon by Juan Bautista Bru de Ramón

is a masterful depiction of each bird’s intricate feathers

Large 19th-century French Glass Cloche de Melon (LG-08) Bees 9" Diameter x 1" HeightTraditionally used in 19th century French gardens to protect young plants from frost (acting as individual miniature greenhouses trapping sun heat to help them grow faster), these domed glass cloches are among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage and antique goods. This cloche features a "sliced" knob, a functional design choice to prevent the glass from acting as a magnifying lens and overheating the plant inside. Browse our full collection of