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Object NamePaperweight with Dahlia

Factory Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1845-1850

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)

Modern

Place Made

France, Saint-Louis

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.
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