Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Vase with Original “Opaline Véritable” Label, Circa 1880–1910 This exceptional four-volume set is

This exceptional four-volume set is the 1740 French translation of Bernard Mandeville’s La Fable des Abeilles

making this work not just a collection

retaining its original “Opaline Véritable” paper label

Crystal remains clear and well preserved with minor wear consistent with age

19th Century

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Vase with Original “Opaline Véritable” Label, Circa 1880–1910 This exceptional four-volume set isA beautiful late 19th century French opaline glass vase in a soft luminous blue, retaining its original Opaline Vritable paper label. Pieces like this were produced during a period when French glassmakers perfected the art of opaline, creating a distinctive milky translucency that softly diffuses light and gives the surface an almost glowing quality. The form is elegant and balanced, with a gently flared rim and rounded body, transitioning from a pale