French blue opaline glass Cornucopia with gilt hand mount
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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" | - | 18cm |
| Width: | 8" | - | 20cm |
| 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.
