Bidspirit auction | 19C FRENCH BRONZE BLUE OPALINE

19C FRENCH BRONZE BLUE OPALINE GLASS SWAN TAZZA - An elegant 19th-century French Empire tazza centerpiece featuring a striking bright blue opaline glass bowl delicately embellished with gilt enameled borders and starry accents. The vibrant basin is secured by a central decorative finial and elevated on a sophisticated triform base composed of patinated bronze and bright gilt bronze elements. The stem is distinguished by three finely cast patinated bronze swans with raised wings resting upon a scrolling gilt bronze tripartite plinth. The underside reveals traditional square nut and bolt construction characteristic of the period. antique centerpiece, empire style, victorian decor, decorative arts, opaline centerpiece, table display, grand tour, gilded metalware. Dimensions Height: 10 in. Diameter: 10 7/8 in. Condition The centerpiece presents in very good antique condition, displaying an intact opaline glass bowl with minor rubbing to the delicate gilt enameling and a sturdy bronze base exhibiting a warm, age-appropriate patina.