White Opaline Glass Vase with Gold and Maroon Decoration - Art Deco Style - 1930s

White opaline glass vase with gold relief details and a hand-painted reserve in a maroon tone.

Item History: White opaline glass, often referred to as milk glass, reached great popularity in European interwar production. This specimen presents a transitional aesthetic, where the opulence of the painted central reserve is reminiscent of classical porcelain, while the silhouette begins to simplify toward 1930s standards.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1930s
- Technique: Blown opaline glass with gold leaf application and cold enamel
- Height: 27.5 cm (10.8 inches)
- Diameter: 13.5 cm (5.3 inches)
- Weight: 575 g (1.27 lbs)
- Material: Glass, Gold
- Condition: Satisfactory vintage condition. Slight wear is observed on the gilding of the upper rim due to use and age. No cracks or chips.

Appraisal: A piece of interest for collectors of 20th-century European glass or for use in interior decoration projects requiring authentic period elements.