Signed, "Made in France," partial import label remains. Three beautiful enameled bird scenes with grapes, berries, and flowers, encircle the lower portion of the box, while enameled insects and gilded flowers encircle the lid. Rim and acorn finial made of brass; exquisite French white opaline with translucent shades of pinks, yellows, and blues. Probably held a small cologne bottle.
Very small Opaline Vase, rimmed with gilt and touches of gilt within the hand-enameled bird nest containing three speckled eggs. Number on the base is "44." Probably French. 4" tall, 1" rim diameter, about 2.50" largest diameter. Excellent condition. c. 1900. $10 US Shipping.
French Opaline Open Urn sits suspended in its own bronze, three-footed mount. The base of the urn has a large, faceted knop. We suggest this might originally have been a goblet which was probably damaged at some point, and we have here a clever rescue; the remaining goblet stem was faceted on the grinding wheel, and the bronze mount was custom made for this piece. All in all, an excellent recovery of the goblet. Then again, it could be completely original, and as intended by the maker. ...click for details
Outstanding, large Cologne Bottle with Stopper, in bluish-white opaline. Extensive, thick gilding, with touches of puce hand-enameled decoration. Visible pontil; six-sided; 7" x 3" (17.78 x 7.62 cm). Beautiful yellow-blue translucent glow in light. The entire rim is pitted, although smooth, with one area that may have been a chip, although we feel the rim condition is likely original to manufacture. There is some loss to body decoration. Over all, the piece is in very good cond ...click for details
19th Century Baccarat, attributed, small Vanity Tray for matching Chatelaine Perfume Flacon; both in vibrant cranberry glass. The storage tray for the perfume has an overall impressed pattern which may be seen in the photographs, and is perimeter-edged by a beaded ormolu mesh matching that trim on the sides of the very ornate, pierced ormolu bottle covering. Tray is 5.50" x 3.25" x .875" tall (13.97 x 8.25 x 2.22 cm); chatelaine perfume flacon is about 3" (7.62 cm) to top o ...click for details
