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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: ChokGuzel on February 16, 2013, 09:23:23 PM

Title: Ebay 9K pw8
Post by: ChokGuzel on February 16, 2013, 09:23:23 PM

I spoted this last week and realised it was well made but not being sure of the maker thought to bid up to £80-100.
When it went past £500 I thought "oh I probably wont be buying this one" Then it ended at over £9000 I was amazed. Can anyone throw some light on this please? who made it and when?
Cheers.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181077222687?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Title: Re: Ebay 9K pw8
Post by: tropdevin on February 16, 2013, 09:40:20 PM

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I think it was a very rare Pantin paperweight - hence the price.  French, 19th century.

Alan

Title: Re: Ebay 9K pw8
Post by: mildawg on February 16, 2013, 10:19:17 PM

I wonder if the seller has been able to stop smiling?

Title: Re: Ebay 9K pw8
Post by: casalibre on February 16, 2013, 11:27:59 PM

but is the price usual?

Title: Re: Ebay 9K pw8
Post by: mildawg on February 17, 2013, 03:56:00 AM

I don't think you can use the term usual but it is probably a very good price for the buyer.

Title: Re: Ebay 9K pw8
Post by: SophieB on February 17, 2013, 10:34:23 PM

Hi everybody,

Many thanks for posting this question (and Alan for answering it). I had spotted this weight as old French but was unable to decide which maker...

SophieB