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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: donaldf on October 03, 2014, 01:58:42 PM

Title: Bohemian / Silesian ?
Post by: donaldf on October 03, 2014, 01:58:42 PM

Hi All. Is this lovely old girl from Bohemia / Silesia or is it from one of the American factories? It has a flat polished base. The dome is flat at the crown. It is not as heavy as a similar sized French weight. It feels warmer to the touch than an old French weight. It has trouble reading maps and has a good sense of humour....(just kidding about the last two !).... and also, I know it is indiscreet, but how old is she?

Thanks

Don 

Title: Re: Bohemian / Silesian ?
Post by: tropdevin on October 03, 2014, 03:22:42 PM

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Hi Don.  It is Silesian or Thuringian - fairly typical design from the 1880 - 1910 era.  The base is usually a slightly matte polish, and not always an accurate circle.

Alan

Title: Re: Bohemian / Silesian ?
Post by: donaldf on October 03, 2014, 03:45:27 PM

Thanks Alan. She is still quite an age !

Don