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Unusual vintage lid to look like a paperweight

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saorsa:
Large unusual glass lid / stopper i think .

3.25 inches in diameter , backed by a lead/tin

the design appears to be of very high quality in aventurine , with various figures and animals
 
Any ideas to maker / date / use etc

Thanks

sorry i cant use yourbunny to host these pictures meantime as i forgot my password and have been locked out .

RAY:
looks like an old pinchbeck weight

saorsa:
Many thanks  Ray , that was very much appreciated , i will list it on ebay this evening ( my Band needs more lights )

 Regards Gregor

RAY:
it was made using copper and i think zinc to imitate gold, mainly used on jewelry in the Victorian days

johnphilip:
Yes pinchbeck, i have one depicting a boarhunt,i showed mine to Simon Cottle about ten years ago it also has a metal backing plate covered in a fine muslin cloth but it had a cogwheel cut edge he suggested it may have been the top of a decanter stopper, but no peg.At that time he valued it at £300. apparently the Germans love them.I didnt want to sell it i still have it.

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