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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: Nick77 on September 22, 2013, 01:53:58 PM

Title: Pedestal paperweight
Post by: Nick77 on September 22, 2013, 01:53:58 PM

Hi
I recently acquired this pedestal paperweight/mantel ornament with a double harlequin type design, I have been unable to confirm its origins, the photos don't show it too well but there is a lot of aventurine in the weight. (That is a bruise on the top sadly but it will polish out.)
It stands 150mm (6") tall and was apparently (so the dealer told me) purchased in France so a French/Belgium maker?
 
Any ideas?

Nick

Title: Re: Pedestal paperweight
Post by: tropdevin on September 22, 2013, 09:07:27 PM

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Hi Nick

I think you are correct - a Belgian (or maybe Alsace maker). There were lots of them, so near impossible to attribute to a specific factory. They often have a mark on top from the pontil.

Don't spend too much on polishing out the mark / bruise, as the market value of perfect specimens is not particularly high...

Alan

Alanm

Title: Re: Pedestal paperweight
Post by: Nick77 on September 23, 2013, 08:50:32 AM

Thanks Alan, I didn't pay too much for it and will try polishing it myself.

Nick