Exceptional antique French opaline glass casket featuring a rich green body topped with a beautifully hand-painted lid. The lid depicts a romantic pastoral scene framed by delicate floral decoration, creating a striking contrast against the vibrant green opaline glass.
The casket is finished with ornate gilt bronze mounts, including a decorative rim, hinged lid, and beautifully detailed feet. Originally created as a luxurious decorative box for storing jewelry, keepsakes, or other treasured objects, pieces of this scale and ornamentation were designed to be displayed as much as they were to be used.
A wonderful example of 19th-century French decorative arts, combining luminous opaline glass, intricate hand painting, and elaborate gilt metalwork in one substantial statement piece.
Dimensions: 5.5" by 3.5" Origin: France Material: Opaline glass with hand-painted decoration and gilt bronze mounts Era: 19th Century Condition: Antique; expected signs of age, patina, and wear consistent with use. Please review photos for condition details. Scratches to the surface.
