Ewer - Old opaline glass ewer with a pearly finish, enamelled floral decoration and an ornate metal mount – - Opaline glass - Art Nouveau
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This 1900–1910 Art Nouveau ewer is made of opaline glass with a metal mount.
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Description from the seller
Antique pearlescent opaline glass ewer with enamel floral decoration and ornate metal mount – Art Nouveau style, circa 1900
Description:
Elegant antique ewer in pearlescent white opaline glass, adorned with a superb hand-painted polychrome floral design.
The body has a harmonious baluster shape, with a generous belly and a slender neck. It is decorated with flowers in shades of pink and mauve, complemented by green foliage and delicate touches of gold.
The upper part features a richly worked metal mount, including a pouring spout, a sculptural handle decorated with scrolls and floral motifs, and a hinged lid.
The piece has a refined aesthetic evocative of the decorative arts of the late 19th century and the Belle Époque, with Art Nouveau and rocaille decorative influences.
This piece will appeal to enthusiasts of antique glassware, opaline, and distinctive decorative objects.
Features:
- Item: antique ewer / pitcher
- Material: pearlescent opaline glass and metal mount
- Decoration: painted flowers and polychrome foliage
- Closure: hinged lid
- Style: Art Nouveau / Belle Époque, rocaille-inspired
- Period: late 19th – early 20th century (stylistic attribution)
Dimensions and weight:
- Height: 28 cm
- Maximum width: 17 cm
- Base width: 10 cm
- Weight: approximately 2 kg
Condition:
A beautiful antique object showing normal signs of age and use.
The metal mount has a patina and some oxidation, as well as signs of wear and minor soiling visible in the photographs.
The floral decoration shows a few signs of age.
The item is sold as is. Please carefully review the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Antique pearlescent opaline glass ewer with enamel floral decoration and ornate metal mount – Art Nouveau style, circa 1900
Description:
Elegant antique ewer in pearlescent white opaline glass, adorned with a superb hand-painted polychrome floral design.
The body has a harmonious baluster shape, with a generous belly and a slender neck. It is decorated with flowers in shades of pink and mauve, complemented by green foliage and delicate touches of gold.
The upper part features a richly worked metal mount, including a pouring spout, a sculptural handle decorated with scrolls and floral motifs, and a hinged lid.
The piece has a refined aesthetic evocative of the decorative arts of the late 19th century and the Belle Époque, with Art Nouveau and rocaille decorative influences.
This piece will appeal to enthusiasts of antique glassware, opaline, and distinctive decorative objects.
Features:
- Item: antique ewer / pitcher
- Material: pearlescent opaline glass and metal mount
- Decoration: painted flowers and polychrome foliage
- Closure: hinged lid
- Style: Art Nouveau / Belle Époque, rocaille-inspired
- Period: late 19th – early 20th century (stylistic attribution)
Dimensions and weight:
- Height: 28 cm
- Maximum width: 17 cm
- Base width: 10 cm
- Weight: approximately 2 kg
Condition:
A beautiful antique object showing normal signs of age and use.
The metal mount has a patina and some oxidation, as well as signs of wear and minor soiling visible in the photographs.
The floral decoration shows a few signs of age.
The item is sold as is. Please carefully review the photographs, which form an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Glass type
Opaline glass
Title additional information
Art Nouveau
Material
Glass, Metal
Country of origin
France
Model
Old opaline glass ewer with a pearly finish, enamelled floral decoration and an ornate metal mount –
Style
Art Nouveau
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
28 cm
Width
17 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
