Antique Green Opaline Casket

Antique French Green Opaline Glass Casket with Gilt Mount. A quietly luminous example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this antique opaline glass casket is rendered in a rare, soft celadon-green hue that seems to hold the light from within. The glass has a gentle, milky translucency characteristic of true opaline, paired with a refined gilt brass mount that frames the form and secures the hinged lid with understated elegance.

Its sculptural silhouette, with softly rounded corners and a faceted lid, reflects the refined restraint of the Napoleon III period. The gilt mount has mellowed beautifully over time, developing a warm patina that complements the cool, serene tone of the glass.