Antique French Jeweled Opaline Decanters, c. 1880–1900
An exceptional decanter of late 19th-century French white opaline decanters or scent bottles, beautifully embellished with applied emerald-green glass cabochons and hand-painted gilt decoration.
Each bottle features a softly luminous white opaline body with an elegant rounded form, slender neck, broad disc-form rim, and original pointed teardrop stopper. Applied emerald-green cabochons are scattered across the opaline and individually framed with gilt detailing and delicate gold accents. The matching stoppers repeat the jeweled decoration.
The contrast between the milky white opaline, brilliant emerald cabochons, and warm gilding gives this pair an extraordinary jewel-like quality. Displayed together, they are a striking example of the richly decorative French glass produced during the late 19th century.
Details
Origin: France
Period: Late 19th century
Date: Circa 1880–1900
Material: White opaline glass, applied green glass cabochons, gilt decoration
Form: Pair of decanters / scent bottles with original stoppers
Height: Approximately 8 inches each
Condition
Very good antique condition with no chips or cracks noted. All applied green cabochons are present. Both original stoppers are included and numbered to their corresponding bottles. There is age-appropriate rubbing and loss to portions of the gilt decoration, most noticeably along one rim as shown in the photographs.
A rare and beautifully preserved pair of antique French opaline, distinguished by their unusual jeweled decoration and elegant matched form.
