French Glass Egg on Turned Wood Base: Green

Deep green, like a pond under a thin film of old light.

French makers produced this glass egg on a turned wood base in the 20th century. Ornamental eggs on pedestals are commonly used as display objects. The glass egg is dark green, flecked and clouded with silver, and has a mercury-glass depth. It sits on a black, ebonized stand turned in knuckles and a wide foot. The finish is glossy and slightly aged.

About 18 inches tall and 8 inches wide. A moody piece, a good one for a library.