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Pair of Turquoise Opaline Glass Vases Hand-Painted with Parakeets and Flowers

$3,800List Price

About the Item

Pair of large translucent, trumpet-shaped, gilded, and painted turquoise opaline glass vases. These pair of opaline vases are decorated with gorgeous hand-painted parakeets and flowers on one side and butterflies and flowers on the other. The rim on top and bottom are gilded. This elegant pair was made in France from approximately 1850 to 1920. The pair is in perfect condition, with no chips or cracks detected. There is some gold lost due to age. We are selling this beautiful vases on different platforms; please check availability before purchasing. More photos may be provided if necessary. Storyteller: Once upon a time, there was a lovely couple who had recently relocated to their dream home in France. When organizing their attic, they discovered a pair of beautiful opaline glass vases that had been passed down from generation to generation. The vases were stunning, with intricate designs of parakeets and butterflies surrounded by flowers painted in the most beautiful blue colors. The vases had an antique enchantment that drew the two in, and their beauty captured them. They noticed something odd as they placed the vases on the coffee table. There had particular energy about them, almost as if they were alive. The vases radiated warmth and love, and the couple felt like they were being welcomed by an old, beloved friend. The couple couldn't help but sense a connection to the vases as they sat on the couch. These were more than just decorative items; they had a history of love and passion that had spanned generations. The vases served as a window into the couple's history, reminding them of the beauty and enchantment of love. As time passed, the pair would frequently sit by the vases, holding hands and telling stories about their own love journey. They'd talk about the highs and lows, and how their love had grown stronger with each passing day. They could feel the vases beaming back at them as they talked as if to say, "Love never dies." Years passed, and the couple grew old together, but their love remained constant. Throughout it all, the vases served as a continual reminder of love's undying strength. They were no longer just antiques; they were a symbol of the couple's personal love story, a memory of their shared journey. So the pair of blue opaline glass vases continued to beam their love, inspiring generation after generation to trust in the power of love. The vases remained as lovely as ever as time passed, a monument to the timeless nature of love. 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

Dimensions:
Height: 13.39 in (34 cm)Diameter: 4.34 in (11 cm)
Style:
Late Victorian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Art Glass,Blown Glass,Crystal,Cut Glass,Glass,Gold,Gold Leaf,Gold Plate,Milk Glass,Opaline Glass,Other,Carved,Cast,Cold-Painted,Engraved,Etched,Gilt,Glazed,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Other,Painted,Pressed
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: LU6958229117912

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