Large Italian Blue Opaline Shell Dish with Gilt Mount
A striking Italian opaline glass dish, formed in the shape of a scallop shell and framed with a scalloped gilt gold trim. The glass glows in a luminous turquoise blue, displaying the rich, gemstone-like quality for which Italian opaline is celebrated. Its generous size and dramatic form make it an exceptional centerpiece—equally suited for display on a sideboard, vanity, or as part of a collection of colored opaline glass.
Opaline glass was treasured throughout Europe for its vibrant color and luminous depth.
