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Offline ChokGuzel

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Ebay 9K pw8
« on: February 16, 2013, 09:23:23 PM »
I spoted this last week and realised it was well made but not being sure of the maker thought to bid up to £80-100.
When it went past £500 I thought "oh I probably wont be buying this one" Then it ended at over £9000 I was amazed. Can anyone throw some light on this please? who made it and when?
Cheers.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181077222687?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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Re: Ebay 9K pw8
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2013, 09:40:20 PM »
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I think it was a very rare Pantin paperweight - hence the price.  French, 19th century.

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Re: Ebay 9K pw8
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2013, 10:19:17 PM »
I wonder if the seller has been able to stop smiling?
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Re: Ebay 9K pw8
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2013, 11:27:59 PM »
but is the price usual?
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Re: Ebay 9K pw8
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2013, 03:56:00 AM »
I don't think you can use the term usual but it is probably a very good price for the buyer.
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Re: Ebay 9K pw8
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2013, 10:34:23 PM »
Hi everybody,

Many thanks for posting this question (and Alan for answering it). I had spotted this weight as old French but was unable to decide which maker...

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