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Pair of Pink and White Opaline Glass Urns Gilded and Painted with Flowers

$3,500List Priceper set

About the Item

Bring a touch of vintage charm to your living space by bringing home this remarkable pair of opaline glass vases! These translucent drop-shaped vases, handcrafted in France between 1850 and 1900, have an enchanting white paint finish and are beautifully gilded for a regal touch. They measure 34x10 cm and are ideal for adding a touch of elegance to any room. So, why delay. Bring this timeless treasure home and bask in the splendor of French craftsmanship! We are selling this beautiful vases on different platforms; please check availability before purchasing. More photos may be provided if necessary. Storyteller: The Lafleur family, a French family with a penchant for all things elegant, inherited a pair of opaline glass vases that were simply breathtaking. The translucent, drop-shaped vases, handcrafted in France between 1850 and 1900, were adorned with delicate gilded accents and finished with a pristine white paint that exuded vintage charm. The Lafleurs were thrilled to receive such a lovely and valuable heirloom, and they were determined to display the vases in the perfect spot in their home. After much deliberation, they settled on placing the vases in a prominent location in their living room, where they could be seen by everyone who entered. One day, Marcel, the family's mischievous cat, decided to explore the living room and climbed up on the table where the vases were displayed. The Lafleurs held their breath, fearing that Marcel would knock over the valuable vases. But to their surprise, Marcel was entranced by the hypnotic patterns of light and shadow that played on the vases' surfaces. He stayed there for hours, perfectly still, staring at the vases in awe. The Lafleurs couldn't help but chuckle when they saw their cat sitting perfectly motionless, staring at the vases for hours on end. They began to notice Marcel's growing appreciation for beautiful objects and started taking him to art museums and galleries to see how he would react. To their amazement, Marcel became somewhat of a local celebrity, with art enthusiasts flocking to see the cat who loved beauty. The Lafleurs were delighted to see their beloved cat bring joy and amusement to so many people, and they knew it was all thanks to the exquisite opaline glass vases that had been in their family for generations. From that day on, the Lafleurs and Marcel lived happily ever after, with the opaline glass vases serving as a reminder of the magic and beauty that can be found in unexpected places. 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

Attributed to:
Baccarat (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Diameter: 3.94 in (10 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Late Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Art Glass,Blown Glass,Crystal,Enamel,Glass,Gold,Gold Leaf,Gold Plate,Milk Glass,Murano Glass,Opal,Opaline Glass,Smoked Glass,Cast,Cold-Painted,Enameled,Engraved,Etched,Forged,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Other,Painted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1850-1920
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Queens Village, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6958229278752

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