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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: oldnurse85 on July 28, 2015, 06:57:59 PM

Title: ID Help Please
Post by: oldnurse85 on July 28, 2015, 06:57:59 PM

Can anyone tell me the maker, age, value or anything else about this weight please...

Title: Re: ID Help Please
Post by: LesBeatiques on July 29, 2015, 03:05:50 PM

Hi oldnurse85,

I believe that this is from Silesia/Thuringia, dating roughly from the late 19th to early 20th century. These nested baskets are typical motifs found in weights from this group with yellow & white filigree ribbon most commonly used in the making. Most of these weights are in the miniature range (under 2") and they usually have a flat semi polished base. The basket on yours is not the best. The finest examples of these will have 2, 3 or even 4 layers of basket with additional millefiori or the rare sulphide set over the basket.

Best Regards,
Eric

Title: Re: ID Help Please
Post by: oldnurse85 on July 29, 2015, 03:15:56 PM

Thanks, I was thinking it was German made and old. The glass highly fluoresces green under a black light. It measures about 2 1/2" in diameter and 1 1/2" high.