paperweight
Object NamePaperweight
Factory
Compagnie des Verreries et Cristalleries de Baccarat
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1845-1855
Place MadeFrance, Baccarat
TechniqueMillefiori canes, cut
SizeOverall H: 5.1 cm, Diam: 7.8 cm
Accession Number56.3.176
Credit LineGift of The Honorable and Mrs. Amory Houghton
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionPaperweight. Colorless lead glass; enclosing polychrome millefiori canes; cut. Domed, faceted circular form; enclosing four garland of predominantly yellow-green alternating with white and light red canes, each ring surrounding a white and light red cane; a central ring of white/red/green canes encircle a white and deep bluish purple cane; concave, polished base.Provenance
Former Collection
Amory Houghton Sr.
- 1956
Source
Honorable Amory Houghton Jr.
(American, 1926-2020) - 1956
Source
Laura Houghton
- 1956
1950-1960
