Finger bowls. Yes, those things. The ones that used to sit on the finest Victorian dinner tables between courses, filled with a little warm water and a slice of lemon, so guests could rinse their fingers with maximum elegance and minimum fuss. These beauties have been doing exactly that since 1890 — and they're ready for their next chapter.
Each bowl is pressed and cut crystal in a classic rounded form, decorated with a ring of oval lens-cut facets around the upper body that catch the light beautifully. The interior shows a concentric circle pattern on the base — the kind of detail you only notice when you look closely, which is exactly when it rewards you. The glass has a warm, slightly golden tint typical of late 19th century lead crystal.
Choose your set:
Option 1 — Set of 2 (Near Mint): Two bowls in near-mint condition — barely used, no visible wear, as close to pristine as a 130-year-old piece of crystal can get. Dimensions: 9 x 12 cm. Weight: 330g. Price: €30.
Option 2 — Set of 3 (Used): Three matching bowls with the gentle patina of a life well-lived — authentic antique character at its best. Dimensions: 12 x 8 cm. Weight: 800g. Price: €35.
About these bowls:
Origin: Europe (likely Bohemia or England)
Period: c.1890
Material: Lead crystal with oval lens-cut decoration
Recommended placement: Dining room or kitchen — table setting, fruit display, or decorative grouping
WARNING: Owning these finger bowls will make you feel obligated to host a proper Victorian dinner party. Maison de L'oro accepts no responsibility for any subsequent obsession with period table settings, the purchase of a finger bowl lemon slicer, or the sudden urge to iron your napkins. You've been warned.
