Pair Of Baccarat Opaline Bottles, 19th Century

Period: 19th centuryOrigin: FranceMaterial: Cobalt blue overlay opaline, fine gold gilding and hand-painted medallionsSuperb pair of cobalt blue overlay opaline bottles, attributed to the Baccarat factory, famous for the exceptional quality of its art glassware in the 19th century.These bottles are distinguished by their elegant curved silhouette and sumptuous decoration: each piece is enhanced with fine matte and shiny gold gilding, delicately applied to a deep blue background. The oval, hand-painted medallions feature charming floral bouquets in a romantic style typical of the second half of the 19th century.The set embodies the refinement and excellence of overlay opaline work, a technique prized at the time for its brilliance and colorful transparency. These rare, decorative and emblematic pieces of French luxury will find their place in any collection of fine glassware or Napoleon III furniture.