paperweight
Object NamePaperweight
Factory
Cristallerie de Clichy
Made FromNon-lead glass
Dateabout 1845-1855
Place MadeFrance, Clichy-la-Garenne
Techniquemillefiori canes
SizeOverall H: 4.2 cm, Diam: 6.7 cm
Accession Number56.3.148
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. Domed, circular form; enclosing three concentric rings of colored millefiori canes; the outer ring lying open from two inner rings, consisting of a pink/green "Clichy rose" cane alternating with three blue and white center canes; the second, central rings consisting of pink canes with white/green center; the inner ring consisting of green canes with pink/white center; surrounding a larger wine-red cane; an "upset muslin" ground laid on parallel lengths; concave, polished base.Provenance
Source
Laura Houghton
- 1956
Source
Honorable Amory Houghton Jr.
(American, 1926-2020) - 1956
