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Title: Paperweight...Gold ...Sea Urchin...French ??
Post by: petet63 on March 06, 2014, 12:42:36 PM

I have seen the Sea Urchin weights, this isnt one but when I saw it I thought of a sea urchin. The seller said it was French. The first thing I thought was Nailsea but again I dont think it is. So I need help with this as well. This is 6.5 cm wide and 6 cm in height 

Title: Re: Paperweight...Gold ...Sea Urchin...French ??
Post by: glassobsessed on March 06, 2014, 05:31:33 PM

Is that gold leaf or aventurine?

John

Title: Re: Paperweight...Gold ...Sea Urchin...French ??
Post by: petet63 on March 06, 2014, 06:39:53 PM

Tiny flecks of gold. Took more pics different lights. Hope it helps. (While I go off and try to find out the difference  ;D)

Title: Re: Paperweight...Gold ...Sea Urchin...French ??
Post by: petet63 on March 07, 2014, 10:14:16 AM

From what I found out, correct me if I'm wrong, this is aventurine. It looks like dust. Will look into it some more and see where it gets me.

Title: Re: Paperweight...Gold ...Sea Urchin...French ??
Post by: glassobsessed on March 07, 2014, 12:04:08 PM

I can't tell from your photos, how about one that shows it in more detail (much closer).

Title: Re: Paperweight...Gold ...Sea Urchin...French ??
Post by: petet63 on March 08, 2014, 04:32:44 PM

These are the best shots I can get.

Title: Re: Paperweight...Gold ...Sea Urchin...French ??
Post by: petet63 on March 12, 2014, 02:36:13 PM

Barovia and Toso has been suggested. I can see similarities. One on the eveR truthful ebay is very close without the 'feather' effect. Does anyone else think mine is B & T and is the sig on the link real or not  ;D I will be able to look into it tonight so any advice is, as always, very welcome.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Barovier-and-Toso-Signed-Glass-Paperweight-/181342899174