French blue opaline glass Cornucopia with gilt hand mount
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French blue opaline glass Cornucopia with gilt hand mount:
the powder blue glass horn with bird, butterfly and flower decoration, held by gilt lace-cuffed hand on a white marble base.
Circa 1880.

Height: 7" - 18.0cm
Width: 8" - 20.0cm
Projection: 3¾" - 9.5cm
Glossary Words

cornucopia

Classical 'horn of plenty', symbolising prosperity and opulence. Often used in pairs as mantlepiece ornaments.

opaline

Fine semi-opaque, white and coloured glass, developed by the French in the first half of the 19th century, with a translucent quality.

gilded, gilt

A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.

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