Vintage pair 1940s Confiserie Georges Cairo Glass Trinket Dishes Soliman Pacha For Sale
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Vintage pair 1940s Confiserie Georges Cairo Glass Trinket Dishes Soliman Pacha:
$49.99
Pair Vintage 1940s Confiserie Georges Cairo Glass Trinket Dishes – Soliman PachaA wonderful and rare pair of vintage clear pressed glass miniature dishes/bowls featuring an elegant ruffled/crimped edge and fine embossed texturing.
One dish retains its authentic, original embossed gold foil label from the iconic confectionery in downtown Cairo:
"Confiserie Georges – حلويات جورج – 42 Soliman Pacha, Tel. [phone removed by ]"
The second dish is identical in size and design, preserved without the label.
Historical Significance & Provenance:
Dating: Circa 1930s – early 1950s (Pre-1954).
Location: Cairo, Egypt.
Historical Note: The label bears the historic address "42 Soliman Pacha", located in the heart of downtown Cairo during its golden cosmopolitan era. Following the 1952 Egyptian Revolution, the street was officially renamed Talaat Harb Street in 1954, firmly dating this piece to prior to that period. The 5-digit telephone number further confirms its mid-20th century vintage origin.
Used historically for serving fine confectionery, marron glacé, or presented as luxury sweetmeat gifts.
Dimensions & Details (approx.):
Diameter: 7.5 – 8 cm (approx. 3 inches)
Quantity: 2 pieces (Pair)
Versatile Use: Ideal as small trinket trays, ring/jewelry dishes, pin dishes, butter pats, or as unique historical Cairo display memorabilia.
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