19th Century French White Opaline Glass Pumpkin or Apple Shaped Bowl or Tureen
Date: 19th Century
PRICE: SOLD
Dimensions: H 28cm Diameter 24cm
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Large antique French white opaline glass bowl with gilded stem and gilt encircled decoration.
This pretty fruit-shaped tureen with cover comes with its original scalloped shaped plate.
Opaline glass is a decorative style of glass made in France from 1800s-1890s.
The popularity of opaline glass began during the reign of Napoleon. French cities like Baccarat were involved in the production of it. Most pieces of opaline glass are decorated with gilding like this one.
Most opaline glass is not branded or signed.
ø of the apple bowl is 20cm (7.9")
ø of the scalloped plate is 24cm (9.5")
Very nice collectors item.
The stack of little books with secret compartment, the art-deco bed pear and the Hollywood Regency Ananas light pictured in the last picture are also for sale.
Contact me for more information if you are interested in the other pretty fruit themed pieces.
For all inquiries and shipping quotes send me an email on: zuskorsten@gmail.com
