Found ages ago in France, just never got listed - this is a superb quality Napoleon III era (c.1850-70) votive candle holder, or small flower pot (see pink insert which lifts out). Semi-translucent opaline cup lifts out of its heavy dore bronze and jeweled stand. The stand is complete and also excellent, still with all of the French 'paste' gems in place. I've shown it in some group photos, but you are buying just the blue goblet. I have used it and the smaller and older jeweled petit planter as candle holders in a powder room during parties at home and everyone raved over them. Little beautiful accents make such a difference, don't they! Full measurements noted on the photos.
Very good to excellent condition for age and type. Napoleon III era, c.1850-70s, I don't see a flaw to point out. Base is level and glass is thick, no chips. All gems remain firmly mounted in place, turquoise and garnet red. You can see a little loss to the white painted tin or zinc planter pot which lifts out. Some age to the dore bronze, and no chips or breaks to the gems or the opaline cup. Such a little beauty!
