VALLERYSTHAL Squirrel sugar bowl in white opaline 1910

This beautiful sweet jar or sugar bowl is made of milky white opaline from the Portieux Vallerysthal Manufacture (common catalogues). This "fair opaline" features a squirrel on an oversized acorn. Dating from the late 19th century or very early 20th century, fair opalines made of pressed-moulded glass were sold at fairs and popular markets. This box comes from the glass and opaline factory of Portieux - Vallerysthal; this box can be found in the 1907 catalogue. In two parts, it was used to hide small sweets, dragées, or chocolates... The details are precise: the squirrel's fur is well defined; the acorn is placed on an oak leaf, and the base of the acorn has diamond points. The squirrel holds a small acorn between its paws. The squirrel was cold-painted in orange (the colour is partially preserved). Notably: there is a significant chip followed by a crack on the lid, chips at the base, and small chips on the edges and on the ears. Dimensions: 13 X 18 X 9 cm. This opaline is rare: it is a lovely collectible opaline, perfect for gifting or repurposing as a sugar bowl on your table, a ring holder, or a cotton pot in your bathroom...