Equestrian Cloche with Glass Dome and Wooden Base

An Equestrian Cloche with Glass Dome and Wooden Base, Handcrafted for the Grace of Old World Manor Interiors

There is a rare kind of refinement born not from extravagance, but from balance — between the rustic and the regal, the functional and the poetic. This Equestrian Cloche with Glass Dome and Wooden Base embodies that very equilibrium. Crafted from smooth Acacia wood, hand-polished pewter, and gleaming hand-blown glass, it evokes the quiet elegance of English country homes, where polished tack, fine china, and the art of hospitality share the same lineage of care.

Beneath its dome of crystal-clear glass, cheeses, pastries, or fruit are displayed not merely as fare, but as centerpiece — a celebration of abundance and grace. The Equestrian Cloche with Glass Dome and Wooden Base feels lifted from a gentleman’s table in the Cotswolds or a refined hunt club nestled amid rolling pastures. Its pewter horse finial — finely sculpted, with the attentive gaze and proud posture of a thoroughbred — adds a whisper of motion, as if captured mid-gallop upon the table.

The Acacia wood base brings warmth and natural texture to the tableau, each board unique in its golden-brown grain and subtle variations of tone. Light plays upon its surface softly, catching in the curves where knife and hand have passed, revealing the quiet durability of a wood cherished for both beauty and strength. This union of glass, pewter, and wood makes the piece both heirloom and everyday object — a vintage cloche designed not only to protect but to elevate.

Imagine it in an Old World dining room, gleaming softly under candlelight as it shelters delicate pastries or a round of brie, the pewter finial glinting like polished silver beside antique crystal. Or upon a stately sideboard, catching the afternoon sun as if in conversation with portraits and porcelain. In any setting, the Equestrian Cloche with Glass Dome and Wooden Base offers a sense of continuity — of a home that honors tradition, hospitality, and the enduring beauty of finely made things.

There is a tactile poetry in the way it opens: the smooth lift of the glass, the reassuring weight of the pewter handle, the scent of Acacia releasing faintly when the dome is removed. This is a piece that invites slow living — a graceful reminder that presentation is not pretension, but ritual. Whether used in a kitchen styled with the stately charm of Old World Manor Decor or the warmth of an English country estate, it feels perfectly at ease, bridging refinement and familiarity.

As a gift, the Equestrian Cloche with Glass Dome and Wooden Base carries quiet symbolism. Horses have long represented nobility and freedom — the pewter finial a token of grace and endurance. Presented to a host, equestrian enthusiast, or new homeowner, it becomes more than vintage tableware; it becomes an heirloom-in-the-making, destined to hold memory as tenderly as it holds bread or fruit beneath its glass canopy.

Its beauty lies not in opulence but in restraint — in the gentle curve of the dome, the polished gleam of pewter against the warmth of wood, and the way it captures a sense of presence even when standing empty. Over years, the Acacia will deepen in color, the pewter may take on a soft patina, and the glass will still catch light as elegantly as ever — enduring proof that some designs transcend time.

This cloche is more than a vessel. It is a story in three materials: the natural richness of Acacia, the luminosity of glass, and the crafted permanence of pewter. Together, they tell of artistry and tradition — of objects made to be used, admired, and passed on.

Design Features

• Hand-blown glass dome with sculpted pewter horse finial

• Smooth, durable Acacia wood base

• Elegant proportions suited for tabletop display or serving

• Available in two sizes: 13" diameter and 6.5" diameter

Color Palette

• Warm Acacia brown

• Silvered pewter grey

• Clear, luminous glass

Condition Notes

• New and handcrafted; natural wood grain variation expected

• Pewter finial develops a gentle patina with age, enhancing character

Origin & Construction

• Designed by artisans of Vagabond House, renowned for heirloom-quality pewterwork

• Crafted from Acacia wood, hand-cast pewter, and hand-blown glass

• Made using traditional metalworking and glassblowing techniques

Dimensions

• Large: 13" diameter

• Small: 6.5" diameter