Set of Six Vintage Peach Lustre Glass Cloche Bells, Mid-Century, circa 1950s
A distinctive set of six vintage glass cloche bells, each formed in an elegant bell-shaped silhouette and finished in a luminous Peach Lustre glaze. Its warm apricot tone shifts subtly with the light, revealing coppery, pearlescent reflections that give the set a delicate presence.
The cloche, French for "bell," emerged as a cover meant to protect and present whatever was placed beneath it. On the table, smaller examples traditionally covered individual portions, desserts, and sweets, preserving freshness and lending a refined ceremonial touch to service. Peach Lustre glass gained particular popularity in the mid-20th century, when traditional tableware forms were reinterpreted through metallic, iridescent finishes.
Today, these sculptural bells offer several uses: individually, to present small desserts, chocolates, or treasured objects; gathered as a striking tabletop composition; or simply displayed for the beauty of their color and the rhythmic repetition of their forms.
Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use; subtle variations in glass thickness and weight are characteristic of the manufacturing process. Dimensions: 3.5 in H x 3 in W x 3 in D each.