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White Gilded Opaline Glass Serving Dish, Kidney Shaped, Late 19th Century
About the Item
Presenting an excellent display of French history: the kidney-shaped, double scallop-shell, transparent, gilded, milky-white Opaline glass serving dish. With its elaborate pattern and delicate elegance, this serving dish is certainly a work of art, dating back to the years between 1850 and 1900.
Crafted by hand in France, this dish is a rare discovery and a great collector's piece. Its milky white tone and gilded transparency make it a classic and charming addition to any table. The double scallop shell shape is both unusual and functional, giving adequate room for serving a variety of foods.
Whether you are a collector of ancient glassware or simply looking for a showpiece to amaze your guests, this Opaline glass serving dish is sure to exceed your expectations. Imagine the expression on your guests' faces as they stare at this exquisite piece of French history, wondering about the tale behind it.
What's the point of holding off? The kidney-shaped, double scallop-shell, Opaline glass serving dish is an investment in history and a touch of luxury for your house. This dish is an absolute must-have for any glassware aficionado or collector because of its exquisite design and expert craftsmanship.
We are selling this beautiful dish on different platforms; please check availability before purchasing. More photos may be provided if necessary.
Storyteller:
Sarah had been suffering from renal disease for a very long time, and despite her best efforts, no treatment had ever been effective. After her condition deteriorated, her only chance of survival was a kidney transplant. After a long search for a donor, Sarah received the excellent news she had been praying for.
It was found that a young woman who had perished in a car accident may be a donor. Sarah was grateful for the donor's kindness, but she also felt guilty for taking advantage of the donor's difficulties.
When Sarah started to recover from her transplant, she became more curious about the donor's family. She was interested in the young lady who had given her another opportunity. With the assistance of her doctors, Sarah was able to contact the donor's family and express her gratitude.
Yet as time passed, the family learned to love Sarah more and more and welcomed her as a member of the family. She spoke to the donor's family about her life both before and after getting a kidney and expressed her gratitude for their kindness.
One day, Sarah received a package from the donor's family. There was a magnificent serving dish made of Opaline glass that was clear, gilded, and milky white. It was shaped like a kidney and had two scalloped shells. The period of French history from 1850 to 1900 was very beautiful. In keeping with the theme of the dinner, they also provided a note that said, "We wanted to offer you something to remember our daughter by. She would have been delighted that this wonderful dish had found its way into your home because she was a fellow antiques fan. We hope it brings you the same degree of joy as it did her."
Sarah enjoyed the excellent lunch and the thoughtful gesture. She was eager to share the story behind it at her next dinner party.
Sarah experienced an outpouring of love and admiration while she was preparing the supper. She was determined to fully enjoy her newly acquired independence and the second chance at happiness it offered. She told them about the kind donor, the extended family she now considered her own, and the exquisite feast that had brought them all together as guests started to arrive.
After many years of keeping the dish dear to her heart, Sarah presented it to her daughter as a memento of the kind gift they had each received. Every time she looked at it, a young woman who had given her a second chance at life and the lovely family who had taken her in came to her.
About the storyteller:
Consider the storyteller to be a figment of the vendor's imagination. As to how this tale relates to the actual histories of the artifacts on display, that is a mystery.
We sincerely hope that you enjoyed the story. Ash
With hope and love.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Diameter: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Art Glass,Blown Glass,Crystal,Cut Glass,Glass,Gold,Gold Leaf,Gold Plate,Milk Glass,Opaline Glass,Smoked Glass,Stained Glass,Enameled,Engraved,Etched,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Painted,Pressed
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850-1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Queens Village, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6958229116902
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