Antique French Opaline Vase in Ormolu Casement, 8.5" Tall, Enameled Green Glass screen these are amazing to see

these are amazing to see preserved so well after all this time

The box is beautifully decorated

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it's always a wonder to me the skill of those 19th century artisans - true artists of the Animalier movement working in wood

Antique French Opaline Vase in Ormolu Casement, 8.5" Tall, Enameled Green Glass screen these are amazing to seeA tall and stately vase for display when not in use, it's in fine old French opaline and in the rarest color: green. The elaborate framework is sturdy, complete, undamaged, and has a wonderful patina of age to it. The pale green and thick heavy glass bowl of the vase is also without damage, and is trimmed out in berries and leaves around the upper rim. No, not quite holly berries and holly leaves, but certainly works for a bouquet of rich red roses at