French White Opaline “Bulle de Savon” Vase with Ormolu Rim Vintage

French White Opaline “Bulle de Savon” Vase with Ormolu Rim VintageAn elegant French white opaline glass vase exhibiting distinct bulle de savon (soap bubble) iridescence, visible as soft rainbow hues across the surface and especially pronounced when backlit. The vase is blown in a classical trumpet form with a flared mouth, rounded shoulder, narrow waist, and stepped circular foot. The rim is fitted with a finely beaded ormolu, which appears original and well seated. The glass has a milky white body with luminous

often Truth or Reason

Annunciation (2)

Coffee Grinder Small

Small Woman Portrait in Circular Bronze Frame with Flourishes

Circa 1880-1900

Intended to elevate and display decorative or devotional objects such as bronzes

meaning the engraving is based on one of his original compositions

Could have been made for noble or academic crest reproduction or architectural or desk ornament (maybe part of book ends

the slightly exposed docie with flowers is all Geuze imagery

gold sequins

smooth and naturally toned

French edition presents parallel Latin and French with commentary - a common aademic format in the 19th century