An outstanding French Art Nouveau pair of opaline glass vases set in gilt bronze tripod mounts decorated with bush reeds and butterflies exhibitng excellent colour and very fine hand chased detail
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 52 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1905
Materials: Opaline Glass in Ormolu Mounts
SKU: 6261
ABOUT
Opaline Glass
The term "opaline" in current times refers to many forms of opaque and colored glass. In France the term opaline is used to refer to multiple types of glass and not specifically antique colored crystal or semi-crystal.
Many different pieces were produced in opaline glass, including vases, bowls, cups, coupes, decanters, perfume bottles, boxes, clocks and other implements. The popularity of Opaline glass began during the reign of Napoleon. Cities involved in the production included Le Creusot, Baccarat, and Saint-Louis, Réunion, as well as various locations in England.
All opaline glass is hand-blown and has a rough or polished pontil on the bottom. There are no seams and no machine engraving. Many pieces of opaline glass are decorated with gilding. Some with handpainted flowers or birds. Several have bronze ormolu mounts, rims, hinges or holders. Real opaline glass was produced only in France. In the 20th century Italy produced a similar glass and called it opaline veritable.
Most opaline glass is not branded or signed.
