Topic: Chinese Clichy on eBay

[paperweights]

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.

Allan

[chopin-liszt]

Even I can tell it's not Clichy!
Notaclu what it is though, beyond nothing very special.

[Nick77]

It's a Cliche, as in not sure what it is so label it Clichy  and hope

[tropdevin]

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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.

Alan

[paperweights]

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.

[Roger H]

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.
       Regards Roger.

[tropdevin]

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I have now told the seller it is Chinese, as well.

Alan

[glasstrufflehunter]

Well, the top bidder sure got skinned.