Antique Gilt & Enamel Hand-Painted Opaline Glass Hen Bowl with Bronze Paw Feet
A true statement of opulence and artistry, this exquisite antique opaline glass bowl dazzles with intricate hand-painted enamel work, lavish gilding, and elegant bronze paw-footed mounts. A rare and highly decorative piece, it showcases the grandeur of 19th-century European decorative arts.
Material: Luminous white opaline glass, prized for its milky translucence
Decoration: Exquisitely hand-painted background motif in vibrant enamel, with rich gilt accents. Central oval depicting a hen and chicks.
Mounts: Supported by an ornate gilt bronze base with finely cast lion or paw feet, adding a neoclassical flourish
Dimensions approx 8.5 x 19.5cm wide
Condition:
Excellent antique condition with light wear to gilding and enamel appropriate for its age. No chips or cracks to the glass. The bronze base has a beautifully aged patina.
Pieces like this were often luxury items in 19th-century European homes — likely French or Bohemian in origin. The combination of opaline glass, bronze mounts, and enamel phoenix artwork makes this a rare and sophisticated collector’s item.
Internal Reference: 29-878
Antique Number: SA1152299
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 8.5cm (3.3inches)
Width is 19.5cm (7.7inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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