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Offline malcmat

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Frit / seabed weight
« on: May 16, 2019, 03:17:59 PM »
Can anyone I/d this paperweight
My first thought was Murano then Chinese.
Flat polished base 3.125 inches dia x 2.125 inches tall and 525gm
Many thanks
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Re: Frit / seabed weight
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2019, 05:40:05 PM »
Reminds me of these weights: https://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,65039.0.html

Is the base black?

John
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Re: Frit / seabed weight
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2019, 05:54:14 PM »
Seems good for Murano John
Thank you
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Re: Frit / seabed weight
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2019, 12:15:26 AM »
Yes, Murano.

Similar in concept to 1920s Baccarat "Rock Paperweights". Search for that term to see plenty of examples.
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