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oak - Wood varies from light tan to deep leathery brown with black spots. Variations due to differences in climate and soil.

obelisk Tall, square stone monumental shaft with pyramidal top used in ancient Egypt. The form, on a small scale in alabaster, is used as a decorative ornament in Directoire, Empire, and contemporary interiors.

occasional table Generic term for decorative, small tables such as end tables, coffee tables, lamp tables, etc.

ogee A S-shaped shallow curve. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

Old Paris (Veaux Paris) A generic term used to describe the products of numerous factories and decorating establishments in around Paris from 1780-1840. Paris blossomed as a center of excellence after the French Revolution and porcelain factories began to multiply. Unfortunately, due to intense competition, smaller factories left many of their pieces unmarked. Typically, Old Paris porcelain is a combination of Greek, Roman and Egyptian influences accented with bright colors and gilding

opaline glass A translucent white glass made with the addition of oxides and bone ash. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

open back A jewelry setting where the back of the gemstone is exposed. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

open work Pierced decoration. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

Orderly Cash Liquidation Market Level Orderly Cash Liquidation Market Level - This represents a market in which similar property is regulary sold to willing buyers with time constraints, but in an orderly and advertised manner. This includes, butis not limited to, auctions, auction houses, advertised house, shop, and gallery sales. The buyers typically are antique dealers, seconhand dealers, jobbers, wholesalers, collectors, et al. ASA Int'l Personal Property Committee

ormolu Bronze gilded by the mercury of fine gilding processes, and used in the 18thC and early 19thC France as decorative mounts. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

ormolu Derived from French for ground gold, the term refers to gilded bronze or brass mounts.

ottoman A low, upholstered seat without backs or arms. Sometimes used as a foot-rest.

ottoman A low, upholstered seat without backs or arms. Sometimes used as a foot-rest.

overglaze Enamel or transfer-printed decoration on porcelain, which is applied after the glaze has been fired. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

overglaze Decoration applied to a piece of pottery or porcelain after it has been glazed.

ovolo A quarter-circle shaped molding. Source: Antiques Price Guide 2004, Judith Miller ISBN -7894-9550-3

oyster veneering Oyster veneering, a technique indicative of William & Mary furnishings, was achieved by transversely cutting or slicing the smaller branches of certain trees such as walnut or olive. These small, rounded veneers, with their circular striations, resembled the inside of an oyster and when pieced together produced a most dramatic effect.