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Offline paperweights

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Chinese Clichy on eBay
« on: August 31, 2012, 01:51:22 PM »
I've written to the seller of this paperweight and informed him that it is Chinese, but he has insisted that it is a genuine Clichy.  He states "I have done a fair amount of research on this weight before coming to my conclusion. I have a collection five 1930s Chinese millefiori paperweights which I've bought over the last ten years."

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280952934178

So, maybe the experts can offer their opinions.

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Re: Chinese Clichy on eBay
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2012, 04:21:21 PM »
Even I can tell it's not Clichy!
Notaclu what it is though, beyond nothing very special. ;D
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Re: Chinese Clichy on eBay
« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2012, 06:58:47 PM »
It's a Cliche, as in not sure what it is so label it Clichy  and hope :)

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Re: Chinese Clichy on eBay
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2012, 09:37:41 PM »
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Looks Chinese to me, too, Allan. I don't recall seeing a facetted one like this, but those are very Chinese canes.

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Re: Chinese Clichy on eBay
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2012, 10:26:15 PM »
Thanks Alan. 

I have a faceted example in my collection.  Faceting makes them look a lot better.  I've heard that some glass cutters practice on Chinese weights.
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Re: Chinese Clichy on eBay
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2012, 09:40:11 PM »
I was about to ask the question about this item but I see it has already started.
     Its chinese!!!!!!!!!! but its one of the best I have ever seen.
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Re: Chinese Clichy on eBay
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2012, 07:18:55 AM »
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I have now told the seller it is Chinese, as well.

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Re: Chinese Clichy on eBay
« Reply #7 on: September 11, 2012, 06:40:26 PM »
Well, the top bidder sure got skinned.
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