Antique French Opaline Glass Bonne Nuit, Night Water Decanter, Saucer & Cup dog but we can't be positive

but we can't be positive so will only mention that here and not in our title

it seems there might have been another wrap or two of pearls but it's symmetrical so likely as it always was

and exceptional fine art paintings on their own

Beautiful from all angles

Antique French Opaline Glass Bonne Nuit, Night Water Decanter, Saucer & Cup dog but we can't be positiveAny 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