paperweight
Object NamePaperweight with Primrose
Maker
Compagnie des Verreries et Cristalleries de Baccarat
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1845-1850
Place MadeFrance, Baccarat
Techniqueenclosing lampworked elements, cut
SizeOverall H: 5.1 cm, Diam (max): 6.8 cm
Accession Number72.3.84
Credit LineGift of Lucy Smith Battson
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; enclosing pink, white and green lampworked elements, cut. Domed, circular shape; enclosing pink-and-white, six-petaled flower ("primrose"), a pink swirl and white star cane at center; eleven green ribbed leaves, green stems; concave, star-cut base.Provenance
Source
Leigh "Lucy" M. Smith-Battson
1850-1910
1880-1950
1850-1910