Pale green opaline glass egg-shaped Box in gilded ‘nest’
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Pale green opaline glass egg-shaped Box in gilded ‘nest’
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Pale green opaline glass egg-shaped Box in gilded ‘nest’:
the glass ‘egg’ with top filigree ornament and hinged centre mount; resting in a gilded ‘nest’ with wheat sheaf decoration on curved faux bamboo tripod feet. French, Palais Royal, circa 1880 and restored.
| Height: | 5¼" | - | 13.5cm |
| Width: | 3½" | - | 9cm |
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.
