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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: carolglass on May 28, 2010, 09:15:16 AM

Title: Interestign weight-Clichy/Baccarat or ??
Post by: carolglass on May 28, 2010, 09:15:16 AM

As  my paperweight knowledge can be put on the head of a pin and I am really interested in this weight- could the knowledgeable of the paperweight world point me in the right direction, where ever it might lead- please view the current auction up on Trade Me and advise if it is or if it ain't please.
 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Pottery-glass/Glass-crystal/Ornaments/Paperweights/auction-293342855.htm
 regards Carol

Title: Re: Interestign weight-Clichy/Baccarat or ??
Post by: tropdevin on May 28, 2010, 11:41:01 AM

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Hi Carol.

The answer is "It ain't."

It is Silesian / Thuringian - maybe from Lauscha, (made 1880 - 1910 period, I think, but perhaps it was made earlier).

Alan

Title: Re: Interestign weight-Clichy/Baccarat or ??
Post by: alpha on May 28, 2010, 12:44:13 PM

Definitely not Baccarat or Clichy. I would have said Thuringan and the same time period mentioned by Alan.

Title: Re: Interestign weight-Clichy/Baccarat or ??
Post by: carolglass on May 28, 2010, 08:35:07 PM

Thank you Alan and alpha for your comments- so pleased that the expertise is available. Still raining in New Zealand,  Carol

Title: Re: Interestign weight-Clichy/Baccarat or ??
Post by: n_bonaparte on May 30, 2010, 01:18:51 PM

I'm really sure that it is a thuringian weight from Lauscha. Such a lovely piece!