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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: mmarc77 on December 26, 2012, 05:35:57 AM

Title: Weight ID?
Post by: mmarc77 on December 26, 2012, 05:35:57 AM

Curious what the floral weight on the left is? The Fleur-de-lis on the vase indicates it is French made?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Old-Glass-Paperweights-1-Colored-Bouquet-Sulphide-2-New-Bedford-Whale-Scene-/200866674271?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&nma=true&si=UJ1ryTrqaAWePU2sEZu9pamHKQk%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Title: Re: Weight ID?
Post by: tropdevin on December 26, 2012, 11:41:38 AM

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Hi mmarc77

I think it is quite common for the same sulphide element to be used by different glass factories.  I could believe the floral plaque weight was Belgian, but not necessarily Val St Lambert - there were many glass factories making items along these lines.  But the paperweight might also be from Alsace, or somewhere in France.  The fleur-de-lis could indicate a French origin, but the design has been used in many national and local emblems across Europe over the years. So there is a bit of uncertainty, I fear!

Alan