Antique French Opaline Glass Bonne Nuit, Night Water Decanter, Saucer & Cup dog The nature of the process

The nature of the process is part of the reason why these old kiln-fired objects have such a following and bring the prices they continue to bring

shells and pillar motif surround the figure

Cabriole legs

It might have once had more but given the fragile nature

Antique French Opaline Glass Bonne Nuit, Night Water Decanter, Saucer & Cup dog The nature of the processAny fine French home of the 19th century would provide for inhabitants and also for guests, a decanter of fresh water or wine for the night, at bedside table. By later 1800s these "topper up" style sets would also have an insert or a 2nd small decanter for libation or liqueur, but the earlier ones were just as you see this one: under tray, or platter, saucer, and the decanter and then the glass. The glass (timbale as they call them in France) was