Topic: Paperweight...Gold ...Sea Urchin...French ??

[petet63]

I have seen the Sea Urchin weights, this isnt one but when I saw it I thought of a sea urchin. The seller said it was French. The first thing I thought was Nailsea but again I dont think it is. So I need help with this as well. This is 6.5 cm wide and 6 cm in height 

[glassobsessed]

Is that gold leaf or aventurine?

John

[petet63]

Tiny flecks of gold. Took more pics different lights. Hope it helps. (While I go off and try to find out the difference  )

[petet63]

From what I found out, correct me if I'm wrong, this is aventurine. It looks like dust. Will look into it some more and see where it gets me.

[glassobsessed]

I can't tell from your photos, how about one that shows it in more detail (much closer).

[petet63]

These are the best shots I can get.

[petet63]

Barovia and Toso has been suggested. I can see similarities. One on the eveR truthful ebay is very close without the 'feather' effect. Does anyone else think mine is B & T and is the sig on the link real or not  I will be able to look into it tonight so any advice is, as always, very welcome.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Barovier-and-Toso-Signed-Glass-Paperweight-/181342899174