French white glass Box in the form of an egg decorated with flowers
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French white glass Box in the form of an egg decorated with flowers
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French white glass Box in the form of an egg decorated with flowers:
the white opaline glass ‘egg’ hand-enamelled with floral and leafy decoration with gilt highlights; the gilded hinged mount with curving loops and tri-form stand and fine leafy motifs. Palais Royal, circa 1900 and restored.
| Height: | 4½" | - | 11cm |
| Width: | 3¼" | - | 8cm |
Glossary Words
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.
Palais Royale
Small, French, gilded metal trinkets, some with Parisian scenes, many with mother-of-pearl insets. For instance, a gilded goat pulling a mother-of-pearl cart.
