paperweight
Object NamePaperweight
Factory
Cristallerie de Clichy
Made FromNon-lead glass
Dateabout 1845-1855
Place MadeFrance, Clichy-la-Garenne
Techniquemillefiori canes
SizeOverall H: 5.6 cm, Diam: 7.4 cm
Accession Number56.3.140
Credit LineGift of the Honorable and Mrs. Amory Houghton
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionPaperweight. Colorless non-lead glass; enclosing polychrome millefiori canes and two-colored filigree rods. Domed, circular form; enclosing 17 multi-colored millefiori canes (two of which are "Clichy roses," one white, one pink) each separated from the next by green and white twisted filigree rods; parallel placement of long white filigree canes underneath; concave, polished base.Provenance
Source
Laura Houghton
- 1956
Source
Honorable Amory Houghton Jr.
(American, 1926-2020) - 1956
about 1550-1600
