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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: kmrotatori on September 21, 2012, 02:23:34 AM

Title: Chinese Pedestal Paperweight?
Post by: kmrotatori on September 21, 2012, 02:23:34 AM

Hello,
   
    This paperweight was an absentee bid gone wrong. 
Since I now own the weight, I really would appreciate and be most grateful for any information on it. My guess is Chinese.....but would like to know for sure. I tried to research with the word pedestal in my search but came up empty. Hopefully, there are a few characteristics that someone might recognize and be able to let me know where it originated.
It measures 4 3/4 inches high and has a polished base. It has a multi color spatter interior body and there are canes arranged in the shape of a star on the outer perimeter with a small circular cluster of canes in the center. Large round top with pedestal base.
Thank you any responses and help,
Kim

Title: Re: Chinese Pedestal Paperweight?
Post by: paperweights on September 21, 2012, 04:26:44 AM

Actually, the weight is from Murano, not China.  I've had the same design without the pedestal in several variations.  Sometimes there is a fake date cane. 

Title: Re: Chinese Pedestal Paperweight?
Post by: kmrotatori on September 21, 2012, 01:29:48 PM

     Thank you Alan. I appreciate your response and help,
Kim :)