French Pink Opaline Vanity Set, 4 Pieces, France, Circa 1845–1865 and visible signs of long

and visible signs of long term care and structural preservation

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Bust Fragment

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French Pink Opaline Vanity Set, 4 Pieces, France, Circa 1845–1865 and visible signs of longFrench Pink Opaline Vanity Set, 4 Pieces France, Circa 18451865 A rare and beautifully preserved mid 19th century French pink opaline vanity set, comprising four matching pieces in classic baluster and lidded jar forms. Originally used for perfume, powder, and dressing table essentials, sets like this were staples of refined Second Empire interiors. The glass displays a true antique blush opaline tone, soft, milky, and richly saturated, with the