French white opaline glass gilt mounted Scent Bottle
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French white opaline glass gilt mounted Scent Bottle
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French White Opaline Glass Scent Bottle:
with panelled sides; the pierced scrolling gilded mount with picture of Parisienne city building on octagonal lid. Circa 1870 and restored.
Height: | 4¾" | - | 12.0cm |
Width: | 2¾" | - | 7.0cm |
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.