paperweight

Object NamePaperweight with Geometric Millefiori

Factoryprobably Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1845-1855

Place MadeFrance, probably Saint-Louis

Techniquepaperweight, millefiori

SizeOverall H: 5.4 cm, Diam: 7.7 cm

Accession Number83.3.171

Credit LineBequest of Clara S. Peck

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Physical DescriptionPaperweight with Geometric Millefiori. Colorless, bright blue, polychrome lead glasses; paperweight, millefiori. Domed, circular form, enclosing millefiori canes and filigree twists arranged in a geometric pattern: a central coral, white and pale blue cane, with four short lengths of red, blue and white twisted tapes arranged radially; coral and blue canes and white and green canes arranged in angular "C" patterns between these rods, each enclosing a brilliant yellow cane; set into a dark and light turquoise blue background that is backed by opaque white; polished pontil mark; paper label inscribed "#174" in ink.
Provenance

Source Clara S. Peck (d. 1983) - 1971-04-1983-05-20

Former Collection Louis Lyons - 1971-04