19th C. French Opaline & Gilt Bronze Aesthetic ‘ Fairy’ Motif Cachepots – a Pair

Pair 19th C. French Opaline & Gilt Bronze Aesthetic ‘ Fairy’ Motif Cachepots
France, Circa 1870s Attributed to Baccarat

A captivating pair of 19th-century French Opaline & Gilt Bronze Aesthetic ‘Fairy’ Motif Cachepots, dating to the 1870s and attributed to the prestigious French Glass works, Baccarat. These cachepots are a fine example to the Aesthetic Movement’s influence on art and design during that era.

Of square form, they are encased in the elegance of gilt bronze cast and engraved ‘stick & ball’ mounts, adding subtle opulence to their design. The front and back panels are adorned with intricate hand-painted vignettes, each capturing a unique fantasy-themed aesthetic around fairy mythology. These enchanting scenes depict the harmonious relationship between nature, depicted in soft earth tones with butterflies, flowers, and the essence of springtime folly. The sides are further enhanced with square geometric panels, adding an element of structure to the whimsical designs.

The cachepots are unmarked but exude the unmistakable Baccarat quality and style, These cachepots, with overall measurements of 7 inches in width, 7 inches in depth, and 6 inches in height, are ready to take their place in your interior.

Overall Measurements:
7-Inches wide x 7 -inches deep x 6-inches high, the interior measures 5.75 -Inches square x 6-Inches high