Antique Opaline bronze mounted tazza,Restauration period.
A blown opaque glass bowl known as a ‘milky opaline’. The opaline is set in a chased ormolu frame on a pedestal. The gilt bronze rim is decorated with a finely chased fleuron motif.
It rests on a bronze pedestal and gilt bronze handles.
Perfect condition!
Référence:
L'opaline française au XIXe siècle/Yolande
"Les Opalines",Christine Vincendeau
MANNONI Edith "Opalines"