Baccarat White Opaline Glass Vase Pink Overlaid and Gilt

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Baccarat White Opaline Glass Vase Pink Overlaid and Gilt

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A Baccarat white opaline glass vase, overlaid and gilt. This baluster vase is a fine example of the extraordinary workmanship of this period. The opaline body has been cased in pink glass, cut back to clear, leaving a band at top and base. The body is left pink but incised and gilt with stylized leafy designs. "Opaline glass is also a decorative style of glass made in France from 1800s-1890s, though it reached its peak of popularity during the reign of Napoleon III in the 1850s and 1860s. The glass is opaque or slightly translucent, and can appear either white or brightly colored in shades of green, blue, pink, black, lavender and yellow. The glass has a high lead content which defined it as "demi-crystal" or semi-crystal. The primary influences on this style of glass were 16th century Venetian milk glass, and English white glass produced in 18th century Bristol. 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 handblown 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 all opaline glass is not branded or signed".

Attributed to:
Baccarat (Workshop/Studio)
Dimensions:
Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Style:
Napoleon III (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Glass,Etched
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Montreal, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: D28951stDibs: LU87539795281