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Author Topic: Small paperweight ID please  (Read 1205 times)

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Offline bat20

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Small paperweight ID please
« on: May 19, 2021, 02:58:39 PM »
Hi,this little weight seems well made with classy little canes.It has a shallow pontil the glass being a touch grey and a lot of wear for it’s weight .I don’t think it’s a cut down knob ?.but maybe ?Many thanks 🤞


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Re: Small paperweight ID please
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2021, 08:14:42 PM »
I should add it’s just under 2” wide....had a good look around and I’m leaning toward baccarat Dupont
Early 20th century ?

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Re: Small paperweight ID please
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2021, 05:18:25 AM »
I believe your paperweight was made by Baccarat in France during the Dupont period 1900-1920. 
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Re: Small paperweight ID please
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2021, 06:01:04 AM »
Thank you !I was hoping it was,absolutely chuffed !

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