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René Lalique Opalescent Ondines Plate or Dish
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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René Lalique Opalescent Ondines Plate or Dish

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a René Lalique Ondines opalescent plate or dish, dating from the early 20th century. Ondines are female water spirits such as naiads and oceanids and the term was apparently first used by Paracelsus in the fifteenth century. It is one of Lalique's most famous designs.

The plate is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with a century of use.

The plate is round, measuring 27.5 cm (9 inches) in diameter. The plate is moulded in opalescent glass and is decorated with six Ondines moulded into the lower surface. The plate is 2 cm (0.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a tiny extraneous piece of glass on the upper outside rim caused when the late was extracted from the mould; it is not damaged. The bowl bears a "R. LALIQUE FRANCE No. 3003" maker's mark.

It weighs in at 1 kg. (~ 2 lb. 3 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Lalique Opalescent Glass Dish to the 1920s.

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SA1223967
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9284
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Description
This is a René Lalique Ondines opalescent plate or dish, dating from the early 20th century.
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Ondines are female water spirits such as naiads and oceanids and the term was apparently first used by Paracelsus in the fifteenth century.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

It is one of Lalique's most famous designs.

fig 1. A circular Rene Lalique opalescent glass dish featuring a relief pattern of six swirling female nudes surrounding a smooth central recess.
fig 1. René Lalique Opalescent Ondines Plate or Dish

The plate is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with a century of use.

The plate is round, measuring 27.5 cm (9 inches) in diameter. The plate is moulded in opalescent glass and is decorated with six Ondines moulded into the lower surface. The plate is 2 cm (0.8 inches) in height. There are no chips, cracks, significant scratches or any obvious evidence of restoration. There is a tiny extraneous piece of glass on the upper outside rim caused when the late was extracted from the mould; it is not damaged. The bowl bears a "R. LALIQUE FRANCE No. 3003" maker's mark.

It weighs in at 1 kg. (~ 2 lb. 3 oz.).

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
27.5cm (10.83")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Lalique Opalescent Glass Dish to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223967
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9284
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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A circular Rene Lalique opalescent glass dish featuring a relief pattern of six swirling female nudes surrounding a smooth central recess.
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Archive I A circular Rene Lalique opalescent glass dish featuring a relief pattern of six swirling female nudes surrounding a smooth central recess.

René Lalique opalescent Ondines plate or dish

Archive II A circular Rene Lalique opalescent glass dish featuring a relief pattern of six swirling female nudes surrounding a smooth central recess. View II
Archive III A circular Rene Lalique opalescent glass dish featuring a relief pattern of six swirling female nudes surrounding a smooth central recess. View III
Archive IV A circular Rene Lalique opalescent glass dish featuring a relief pattern of six swirling female nudes surrounding a smooth central recess. View IV
Archive V A circular Rene Lalique opalescent glass dish featuring a relief pattern of six swirling female nudes surrounding a smooth central recess. View V
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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.

The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Telephone 07986 518362
Location
3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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A circular Rene Lalique opalescent glass dish featuring a relief pattern of six swirling female nudes surrounding a smooth central recess.
René Lalique opalescent Ondines plate or dish
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A circular Rene Lalique opalescent glass dish featuring a relief pattern of six swirling female nudes surrounding a smooth central recess.
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Lalique opalescent glass refers to decorative pressed glassware developed by Rene Lalique in the 1920s, characterised by its translucent finish that reflects light in varying hues of blue and amber.

The glassware was created using custom mould-pressing techniques, where chemical compounds such as bone ash or fluorides were added to the molten glass batch to produce a light-reactive milky effect upon cooling.

Authentic pieces feature crisp moulded or wheel-engraved signatures, precise relief details, uniform weight, and characteristic opalescence without prominent modern mould seam flaws.

Display the dish on a sideboard, coffee table, or console table where natural or directional light can illuminate the opalescent material, highlighting the relief design.

Hand wash gently in lukewarm water using mild detergent and a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive pads, harsh chemical cleaners, and dishwashers to prevent surface scratching or thermal shock.
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