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Title: ultra Rare 19th Century French Pink Opaline Glass Perfume Fountain with Biscuit Porcelain Bird Finial & Ormolu Stand – 11”
Description:
Up for sale/sale is a spectacular and highly unusual example of 19th-century French luxury decorative art. This antique French pink (rose) opaline glass perfume or cologne fountain/dispenser dates back to the Napoleon III era (circa 1850–1880) and stands an impressive 11 inches tall.
What makes this particular piece an absolute museum-quality rarity is its incredible biscuit porcelain bird finial. While standard versions of these vanity dispensers feature basic glass or metal stoppers, this premium piece is crowned with an intricately detailed, matte-finished porcelain bird nestled into the wirework, mimicking fine carved marble or alabaster.
Features & Details:
Opaline Glass: Gorgeous, vibrant semi-translucent pink opaline glass reservoir in a classic egg/teardrop silhouette.
Hand-Painted Enamel: Beautifully adorned with delicate, raised white and gold hand-painted floral and foliage motifs showing excellent craftsmanship.
Ormolu Mounts & Spigot: The reservoir is suspended in an ornate, original gilt brass/bronze wirework frame featuring climbing vines and leaves. Includes the functional brass dispensing spigot at the front.
Condition: Exceptional antique condition for its age. The glass is free of chips, cracks, or hairlines. The hand-painted enamel and gilt accents remain remarkably crisp with minimal age-appropriate wear. The delicate porcelain bird is completely intact with no chips to the beak or wings. (Please review all high-resolution photos as they form part of the description).
Dimensions: * Height: 11 inches
An extraordinary, heirloom-tier addition for any serious collector of French opaline glass, Palais Royal accessories, or Victorian vanity antiques.
