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French opaline glass

Describe glass, decoration and mounts separately before selecting and displaying opaline.

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Your buying checklist

Request the technique and a supported attribution.Photograph the rim, underside and interior.Inspect stoppers and mounts separately.Plan an accessible, well-spaced display.

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