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Vintage French Opaline Glass Mug with Risque Roadsign Humour

Jon Nix — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:46:22 +0000

A bit of French cheek [chic...geddit?].

A vintage mug with a design which tells a risque "joke" based on roadsigns and anatomy.
In opaline or milk glass, it's a standard mug otherwise. The transfer "design" is repeated on two sides of the mug, which measures 8cm (just over 3 in.) tall with a similar rim diameter. The mug is in very good condition: no chips or cracks or no significant signs of use.

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Vintage Belgian Multi-Lingual Dark Green and Opaline Glass Condiment Set

Jon Nix — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:17:11 +0000

A very attractive little condiment set of salt, pepper and mustard pots, with a couple of unusual features. First, is the opaline / milk glass bottle bodies which form a high-contrast pairing with the dark green plastic screw tops. Second, is the labelling of the bottles which is not just in one or two languages, but rather in four - there are English, French, German and Dutch labels on each of these! Accompanying this multi-lingual wording is a banded floral design in dark green with plenty of scrolls and flourishes to complete the unusual look.

The salt and pepper pots are approximately 11cm (4¼ in.) in height with a base diameter of 4.5cm (1¾ in.), whilst the mustard pot is slightly taller at 11.5cm (4½ in.) with a base diameter of 7.5cm (3 in.). All three are in excellent condition, with no chips or cracks and very little signs of wear and age. The pepper dispenser has some slight discoloration to the plastic from past use.

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French Arcopal Volcan Casserole / Serving Dish in Opaline Glass

Jon Nix — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:18:56 +0000

A superb vintage piece made in France by Arcopal, part of their distinctive but increasingly uncommon Volcan range, this large oval dish is heavy and toughened, reminiscent of Pyrex glassware. In a striking marbled orange, mustard and caramel brown with a textured finish this dish is not only a very useful kitchen or dining item but it also would make a fabulous decorative piece in its own right.

The dish measures 32cm by 24cm by 6cm (12½in by 9½in by 2½in) and is in excellent condition.

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