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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: marc on August 09, 2015, 04:34:52 PM

Title: ID help, millefiori weight
Post by: marc on August 09, 2015, 04:34:52 PM

Hi,

I've seen this weight in a local dealer, It seems old.
Could anyone help me with this weight id.

Many thanks for your help!
Marc.

Title: Re: ID help, millefiori weight
Post by: alpha on August 11, 2015, 12:21:16 AM

I'm thinking Chenee.

Title: Re: ID help, millefiori weight
Post by: tropdevin on August 11, 2015, 09:51:08 AM

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Agreed - Chênée, which was in Liège, Belgium.  It probably dates to 1900 +/- 10 years.  These are usually pairs of mantel ornaments on long stems, and are easily broken, whereupon the top is repolished to make a paperweight!

Alan

Title: Re: ID help, millefiori weight
Post by: marc on August 11, 2015, 06:27:10 PM

I will try to get it.
Very grateful for all the helpful replies.
Marc.