French Opaline Covered Jar with Gilt Scroll Frieze - 1910s

A delicate French opaline lidded jar with ribbed moulding and a classical gilt scroll band -perfect as a powder jar, bonbonnière, or jewel pot.

Graceful and quietly luxurious, this white opaline glass jar was made in France around 1890 - 1910 and survives with its original domed lid and flower-medallion finial. The bowl and cover are mould-blown with fine vertical ribbing; a warm gilt frieze of scrolling foliage encircles the shoulder, adding a refined Belle-Époque note.

Pieces in this style are often associated with Portieux-Vallerysthal (Vosges/Lorraine), renowned for milky opaline and elegant vanity ware. The satin-gloss body, neat foot ring, and transfer-gilded border are all consistent with their production. Whether kept on a dressing table for powder and trinkets or used as a sweet little bonbon jar, it brings authentic French charm to everyday rituals.

• Material: French white opaline (milk glass) with gilt transfer frieze
• Maker: Attributed to Portieux-Vallerysthal (unmarked)
• Place of origin: France
• Date: c. 1890 - 1910 (Belle-Époque/Art Nouveau era)
• Style: Ribbed moulding, domed cover with rosette finial; warm gold scrollwork band
• Colour: Soft white (opaline) with gold decoration
• Condition: Vintage good—light wear to gilding in places, tiny age marks/handling scratches consistent with use; no cracks; presents beautifully (see photos).