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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: rocco on November 14, 2016, 03:46:32 PM

Title: Paperweight with quartz rock
Post by: rocco on November 14, 2016, 03:46:32 PM

Mystery paperweight for ID :)

Unusual piece showing sort of a rock formation and some green around it. Appr. 8 cm wide, 6 cm high. Ground, unpolished base.

I am quite sure this was made using quartz rock and sand (there is even loose sand in some areas at the base).
The theme reminds me a little bit of the Baccarat "rocky landscape" paperweights, though quite a different execution.

My best guess would be "post-classic" period, but I am clueless to where it might come from.
I couldn't really find much in my internet searches to compare it with; here is an "antique" weight with similar stones
>> https://www.thepaperweightcollection.com/products/antique-art-glass-paperweight-encased-rocks-mossy-lichen-stones (https://www.thepaperweightcollection.com/products/antique-art-glass-paperweight-encased-rocks-mossy-lichen-stones)

Thanks for any help!
Michael

Title: Re: Paperweight with quartz rock
Post by: rocco on May 02, 2017, 08:56:32 PM

Polite bump :)

Any thoughts about age / origin of this weight?

Thanks,
Michael