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Object NamePaperweight with Dahlia
Factory Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1845-1850
Place MadeFrance, Saint-Louis
Techniquecut, lampworked
SizeOverall H: 5.7 cm, Diam (max): 8.1 cm
Accession Number72.3.144
Credit LineGift of Lucy Smith Battson
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionPaperweight with Dahlia. Colorless lead glass; enclosing polychrome lampworked elements; cut. Domed, circular shape; with six cut circular facets on sides; enclosing multi-petaled (ribbed petals) blue flower (dahlia) with pink and yellow cane at center; five green leaves and stem, on a white double-spiral filigree background; slightly concave, polished base.
Provenance
Source Leigh "Lucy" M. Smith-Battson

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