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Object NamePaperweight with Roses
Factory Cristallerie de Clichy
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1845-1855
Place MadeFrance, Clichy-la-Garenne
Techniquepaperweight, millefiori
SizeOverall H: 5.2 cm, Diam: 8 cm
Accession Number55.3.96
Credit LineGift of the Honorable and Mrs. Amory Houghton
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionPaperweight with Roses. Colorless, bright blue, polychrome lead glasses; paperweight, millefiori. Domed, circular form, enclosing colorful millefiori canes (including pink and white "Clichy" roses) arranged in two interlaced quatrefoil garlands, with a double ring of canes at the center; set into a brilliant blue ground; polished, concave base.
Provenance
Former Collection Honorable Amory Houghton Jr. (American, 1926-2020) - 1955
Source Laura Houghton - 1955

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