Topic: Baccarat Floral Concentric Wreaths Paperweight

[carlovision]

Any insight as to the rarity or value of this weight of millefiori and floral polychrome wreath-like concentric details with its Baccarat Acid mark? The mark is comprised of a decanter, tumbler and wine glass icon with Baccarat France. Weight is 13 1/2oz or 384g. Height is 2" and the concavity underneath is 2 1/3" and its width is entirely 2 3/4".     

[carlovision]

acid mark photo

[SophieB]

Hi there,

It is a Baccarat concentric from the second half of the 20th century (soon after Baccarat restarted the production of - modern - paperweights). In view of the fact that it has the Baccarat acid mark but no edition number or signature cane in the set up (at least I cannot see one in the outer ring of canes), I think it is a 1960s weight (I am afraid it is not possible to be more precise). 

While we do not do values on this board, these 1960s weights are not particularly rare and are sold regularly on Ebay. A search there will give you an idea of value/price.

I like the cheerful colour of those early weights, a nice find.

SophieB

[carlovision]

Dear SophieB,

I really liked your commentary on my recent query here, and I would like it so much if you could look through my other queries too, replying as you seem thoughtful and knowledgeable. Looking forward should you decide to do so. Thanks.