{"product_id":"pair-of-victorian-heavy-glass-finger-bowls","title":"Pair of Victorian Heavy Glass Finger Bowls","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePair of Victorian Glass Finger Bowls – 19th Century\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA charming pair of Victorian clear glass finger bowls, dating from the 19th century. Each bowl features an elegant ribbed and panelled design, catching the light beautifully and giving the glass a wonderful decorative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFinger bowls were an important part of the formal Victorian dining table, traditionally brought to the table towards the end of a meal, often with the dessert service. Filled with cool or tepid water — sometimes scented or accompanied by a slice of lemon or sprig of herbs — they allowed diners to delicately rinse their fingertips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eToday, these lovely bowls are wonderfully versatile. As well as being an attractive addition to a collection of period table glass, they could be used for individual desserts, berries, nuts, olives or after-dinner chocolates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Victorian, 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Clear glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition, with age-related wear consistent with their period. Please refer to photographs for full condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Please add measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA beautiful and increasingly unusual piece of Victorian dining history, perfect for adding a little old-fashioned ceremony to a contemporary table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58795570233669,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/HeritageHouseGlasswareIMG_1495.jpg?v=1786103185","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/pair-of-victorian-heavy-glass-finger-bowls","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}