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19th Century Greek Revival Baccarat Enamelled Amphora Opaline Glass Jug C1880
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19th Century Greek Revival Baccarat Enamelled Amphora Opaline Glass Jug C1880

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Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

A stunning 19th century Greek revival opaline glass amphora dating to c1880.

Gilded handle and rim with a black ground neck with beautifully hand painted colourful flowers. Blue and yellow Greek key to the shoulders with a white opaline below showing colour flowers and scrolls with a gilded black ground figure with a wreath, possible a saint. Further flowers and Greek key to the circular foot.

Unmarked but almost certainly French and Baccarat.

Date & Origin

France, 1880

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration, clean and clear. Gilding and Enamel in excellent condition with only minor loss of gilding.

Dimensions

Height: 27.4cm

Diameter: 7cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.4cm (10.79")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Baccarat Opaline Glass Jug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081759
Dealers Internal Reference
2024061314
Description
Technical Description

A stunning 19th century Greek revival opaline glass amphora dating to c1880.

Gilded handle and rim with a black ground neck with beautifully hand painted colourful flowers.

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Blue and yellow Greek key to the shoulders with a white opaline below showing colour flowers and scrolls with a gilded black ground figure with a wreath, possible a saint.
Exhibit Antiques

Further flowers and Greek key to the circular foot.

fig 1. An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base.
fig 1. 19th Century Greek Revival Baccarat Enamelled Amphora Opaline Glass Jug C1880

Unmarked but almost certainly French and Baccarat.

Date & Origin

France, 1880

Condition

Excellent, no chips, cracks or restoration, clean and clear. Gilding and Enamel in excellent condition with only minor loss of gilding.

Dimensions

Height: 27.4cm

Diameter: 7cm.

Height
27.4cm (10.79")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Baccarat Opaline Glass Jug to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1081759
Dealers Internal Ref
2024061314
Exhibit Antiques
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Specialists in 18th & 19th century antique glass

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Archive I An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Greek Revival Baccarat Enamelled Amphora Opaline Glass Jug C1880

Archive II An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base. View II
Archive III An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base. View III
Archive IV An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base. View IV
Archive V An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base. View V
Archive VI An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base. View VI
Archive VII An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base. View VII
Archive VIII An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base. View VIII
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An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base.
19th Century Greek Revival Baccarat Enamelled Amphora Opaline Glass Jug c1880
Ref: SA1081759
An upright white opaline glass jug featuring classical painted enamel motifs, a looped handle, and gilded details on a footed base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Jugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGreek Revival
  • MaterialOpaline Glass, Enamel, Gold Gilt
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsLoop handle, Pedestal base, Gilded meander border, Polychrome enamel florals
  • SizeH 27.4 cm (11 in)

FAQs

The Greek Revival style draws heavily upon classical antiquity, incorporating architectural motifs such as meander patterns, amphora silhouettes, and classical figures inspired by ancient Greece.

Opaline glass is a type of translucent or opaque glass developed in France during the 19th century, frequently hand-finished with polychrome enamels and gilded highlights.

Authentic pieces often exhibit fine craftsmanship, high-clarity opaline bodies, intricate hand-painted enamel work, and sometimes factory signatures or characteristic factory casting marks.

Displaying the piece as a standalone sculptural object on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or cabinet allows its intricate detailing and classical silhouette to serve as a focal point.

Clean the item gently using a soft, dry cloth. Avoid submerging in water or using harsh chemical cleaners, as this can damage the delicate hand-painted enamel and gilding.
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