1920s Sabino Opalescent Art Glass Bird Wreath Napkin Rings

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Sabino glass was produced by the Sabino glassworks in France, founded by Marius-Émile Sabino in 1905. The company became renowned … Read more Sabino glass was produced by the Sabino glassworks in France, founded by Marius-Émile Sabino in 1905. The company became renowned for its Art Deco glass, particularly its opalescent and colored pieces, often featuring nature motifs like animals, flowers, and mythological figures. Sabino's work is characterized by its delicate craftsmanship, intricate designs, and the distinctive milky-white opalescence that gives many of their pieces a unique ethereal quality.

These particular pieces, napkin rings in the shape of a wreath of birds, is a classic example of Sabino's output during the Art Deco era. The opalescent glass, often achieved through the addition of bone ash or tin oxide, creates a beautiful interplay of light and color, enhancing the sculpted forms. Such pieces were popular decorative items and are highly sought after by collectors of French Art Deco glass. See less