Antique French Opaline Glass Bonne Nuit, Night Water Decanter, Saucer & Cup dog when we do

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the work is magnificent on that small hinged locket within which gold monogram rests

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Antique French Opaline Glass Bonne Nuit, Night Water Decanter, Saucer & Cup dog when we doAny 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