French opaline glass Box in the form of an egg painted with flowers
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French opaline glass Box in the form of an egg painted with flowers
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French opaline glass Box in the form of an egg painted with flowers:
the glass ‘egg’ of blue/white hue with hand-painted floral frieze; with gilded flower and leaf finial and hinged mount on a looped triform stand with leafy motifs and rings. Circa 1880 and restored.
Height: | 4" | - | 10.0cm |
Width: | 2½" | - | 6.5cm |
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.
finial
Ornament forming a finishing flourish.