paperweight

Object NamePaperweight with Lizard

Factoryprobably Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1845-1855

Place MadeFrance, probably Saint-Louis

Techniqueblown-molded, cut, gilt

SizeOverall H: 6.5 cm, Diam: 8.5 cm

Accession Number83.3.121

Credit LineBequest of Clara S. Peck

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Physical DescriptionPaperweight with Lizard. Colorless, opaque white, transparent green lead glasses; blown- molded, cut, gilt. Domed, hollow, circular form, with gilt molded coiled lizard in relief on top; on a flattened ball- shaped base, composed of gilt green overlay on white on colorless; gilt sprigs scattered around a cut undulating vine with heart-shaped leaves, trefoil flowers, sprigged buds, and small oval leaves; polished pontil mark; paper label inscribed "92" in ink on the base.
Provenance

Source Clara S. Peck (d. 1983) - 1960-11-07-1983-05-20

Former Collection Louis Lyons - 1960-11-07

Former Collection Frances Clemson Cross