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French Palais Royal Pink Opaline Glass Casket on Ormulu Stand, Circa 1860
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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French Palais Royal Pink Opaline Glass Casket on Ormulu Stand, Circa 1860

19th century
Description

This exquisite 19th C. French Palais Royal pink opaline glass casket dates circa 1860. The frosted opaline glass egg with a central ormulu hinge. The top embellished by gilt leaves. The central hinge opening to reveal the original gilt interior, most probably used to hold a scent bottle. The egg resting on a gilt metal wirework stand.

Dimensions:

Height: 14cm / 5.4 inches.

Maximum diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Pink Opaline Glass Casket to the 1860s.

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SA1105378
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NOVE88
Description
This exquisite 19th C. French Palais Royal pink opaline glass casket dates circa 1860. The frosted opaline glass egg with a central ormulu hinge. The top embellished by gilt leaves.
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The central hinge opening to reveal the original gilt interior, most probably used to hold a scent bottle.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The egg resting on a gilt metal wirework stand.

fig 1. A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand.
fig 1. French Palais Royal Pink Opaline Glass Casket on Ormulu Stand, Circa 1860

Dimensions:

Height: 14cm / 5.4 inches.

Maximum diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

fig 2. A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand.
fig 2. French Palais Royal Pink Opaline Glass Casket on Ormulu Stand, Circa 1860

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Pink Opaline Glass Casket to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1105378
Dealers Internal Ref
NOVE88
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand.

FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL PINK OPALINE GLASS CASKET ON ORMULU STAND, CIRCA 1860

Archive II A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand. View II
Archive III A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand. View III
Archive IV A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand. View IV
Archive V A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand. View V
Archive VI A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand. View VI
Archive VII A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand. View VII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand.
FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL PINK OPALINE GLASS CASKET ON ORMULU STAND, CIRCA 1860
Ref: SA1105378
A pink opaline glass egg-shaped casket with hinged gilt metal mounts resting on an ormolu tripod stand.
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FAQs

Palais Royal opaline glass refers to luxury decorative glass objects produced in France during the 19th century, frequently sold in the high-end shops surrounding the Palais Royal in Paris. These pieces often featured distinct opaque or semi-translucent blown glass mounted with gilt bronze or brass fittings.

These caskets were created by hand-blowing opaque glass into decorative forms, such as eggs or boxes, which were then fitted with custom gilt metal, brass, or ormolu collars, hinges, and stands to secure the glass without the use of heavy adhesives.

Authentic pieces generally display smooth, blown-glass pontil marks or clean interior finishes, high-density opacity, and precisely fitted hand-chased gilt bronze or brass mounts featuring period-correct construction techniques like miniature rivets or pinned hinges.

Small opaline caskets function well as accent display pieces on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or styled shelf, adding subtle colour and metallic contrast to modern vignette arrangements.

Clean the glass gently using a soft, damp microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays. Wipe gilt bronze or ormolu mounts with a dry cotton swab to remove dust without stripping original surface patination.
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