The object is a late Victorian mantle luster made of opaline, a characteristic decorative piece that was usually placed on mantels or elegant furniture to reflect light and add brilliance to the space. It is made of opaline glass in an intense pink shade, with a glossy and semi-translucent texture that highlights the refined taste of the era. Its form stands imposing, with a wide upper rim shaped like a crown and a curved body ending in a stable, round base. Its decoration includes painted flowers in blue and golden tones, following the aesthetic of the late 19th century. From the lower part hang long crystal prisms, cut in a way that allows them to reflect the light.

This object is part of the major donation made by Dr. Silvane Beraud to the Larnaca Archives – Fivos Stavridis. It belonged to his aunt, Giuseppina Beraud Sassine, who lived with her husband in the building where the Hobo’s restaurant is located today, on the promenade of Phinikoudes. The Beraud family arrived in Larnaca in the 17th century, while the last member of the family was René Beraud, who passed away in 2025.