paperweight
Object NamePaperweight
Factory
Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis
Made FromLead Glass
Date1845-1855
Place MadeFrance, Saint-Louis
Techniquefiligree, millefiori, blown
SizeOverall H: 5.1 cm, Diam: 7.1 cm
Accession Number55.3.72
Credit LineGift of the Honorable and Mrs. Amory Houghton
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionPaperweight. Colorless, red, white, green, blue lead glasses; filigree, millefiori, blown. Domed, hollow, circular shape, enclosing a "crown" of filigree twists, arranged vertically, gathered to a point at the top and bottom, the twists of red, white and green twisted ribbons and blue, red and green twisted ribbons arranged alternately, and alternating with white filigree twists; a green and white millefiori cane at the top; polished, concave base.Provenance
Former Collection
Honorable Amory Houghton Jr.
(American, 1926-2020) - 1955
Source
Laura Houghton
- 1955
