I've inherited a paperweight that I believe contains the photo of a family member. Unfortunately, none of my living family members can identify this person. I'm wondering if there is a way to determine a maker or even a region where it was manufactured? Family roots in San Diego, CA (most recent), New Jersey, St Louis, New Orleans and then further back Ireland and Germany.
There is kind of a V scratched into the bottom, but its likely a scratch rather than a mark.
Any ideas?