19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet

19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet

$495.00
$495.00
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19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
  • 19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet
19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet

19th Century French Blue Opaline Covered Jar with Ormolu and Satyr Feet

$495.00
$495.00

Antique French Blue Opaline Three-Footed Covered Jar with Ormolu Brass Mounts – Satyr Head Feet, Filigree Rim & Stylized Finial – 19th Century

A breathtaking and rare antique French covered jar of exceptional decorative presence, combining the luminous beauty of blue opaline glass with the theatrical richness of ornate gilded bronze ormolu mounts. The soft, milky blue opaline body glows with the characteristic inner light of the finest French 19th-century glass — a material prized by the aristocracy and collected across Europe for its resemblance to precious stones.

The ormolu mounts are of exceptional quality and complexity. The jar rests on three feet cast as satyr heads, their expressive faces rendered with remarkable detail — a classically inspired motif that speaks to the piece's sophisticated decorative program. The lid is fitted with a removable ornate filigree rim of gilded brass, its intricate openwork framing the glass with delicate precision, while a stylized finial crowns the lid with sculptural elegance. Intricate metal bands further articulate the form, unifying the composition with a fluid, hand-worked refinement.

Specifications and Measurements

  • Origin: France
  • Era: 19th Century
  • Materials: Blue opaline glass; gilded bronze ormolu brass mounts
  • Features: Three satyr head feet; removable ornate filigree rim; stylized finial; intricate metal bands
  • Height: 11" (approx. 27.94 cm)
  • Width: 5" (approx. 12.7 cm)
  • Rim Diameter: 4"
  • Weight: 2 lbs (approx. 0.91 kg)
  • Signature: Unsigned

Condition Report

  • Overall Condition: Excellent antique condition consistent with age and careful display.
  • Glass: Blue opaline in excellent structural condition. Free of cracks, chips, or previous repairs.
  • Mounts: Ormolu brass mounts with rich, age-appropriate gilded surface. Filigree rim removable and intact. No structural damage or losses to the satyr heads, finial, or metal bands.

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