French blue glass egg-shaped Box with gilt faux bamboo mount
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French blue glass egg-shaped Box with gilt faux bamboo mount
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French blue glass egg-shaped Box with gilt faux bamboo mount:
the clear blue glass decorated with hand-painted enamel leaves
and flowers; hinged mount and flower ornament finial, supported
by amorini on a faux bamboo stand. Palais Royal.
Circa 1880 and restored.
Height: | 7" | - | 18.0cm |
Width: | 4½" | - | 11.5cm |
Glossary Words
gilded, gilt
A very thin layer of gold applied to brass or bronze.
finial
Ornament forming a finishing flourish.
amorini
Cherub figures, also referred to as putti.
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.