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Author Topic: Artcristal Bohemia Red Swirl predominant  (Read 2007 times)

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Offline nicky00

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Artcristal Bohemia Red Swirl predominant
« on: January 28, 2013, 11:56:48 PM »
Hi,

This is my first paperweight collected. It has a hole in the top

Can any one tell me anything more about this weight other than whats written on the label.

Thanks
Nicky

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Re: Artcristal Bohemia Red Swirl predominant
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2013, 08:57:41 PM »
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Apart from the period of manufacture, I think the label says it all! It is from one of the Czech factories that churned out similar pieces. My guess on date is 1970 - 2000. But as with any paperweight, what really matters is whether you like it...if you do, great.  :)

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Re: Artcristal Bohemia Red Swirl predominant
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2013, 08:59:41 PM »
Post 1993, when the Czech Republic was formed.

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Re: Artcristal Bohemia Red Swirl predominant
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2013, 10:32:27 PM »
Thanks Christine and Alan :)

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Re: Artcristal Bohemia Red Swirl predominant
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2013, 12:24:53 AM »
I doubt it was sold as a paperweight.  It seems to me to be an oil lamp with the wick mechanism missing.  They used to be turned brass but these days are often plastic.

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