A genuine, 19th-century antique miniature glass paperweight produced by La Cristallerie de Clichy, France, during the classic period (circa 1850).
This charming miniature features a central blue pastry-mold cane tightly enclosed by a ring of seven pink pastry-mold canes.
The outer border consists of alternating large white/red pastry-mold canes and green whorl accent canes, all set over a clear glass ground.
Dimensions & Specifications:
• Diameter: 4.6 cm (Miniature size)
• Height: Approx. 3.3 cm
• Weight: Approx. 125g
• Base: Smooth, authentic concave polished base with no rough pontil scar. Shows honest, microscopic shelf wear consistent with age.
Condition Report:
The paperweight is in honest, unrestored antique condition. The clear crystal dome retains its original high, rounded profile and has never been ground down or flattened. There are 3 surface bruises present (internal impact fractures showing silver reflections under light), with the largest located over one of the white border canes.
Please study the photos carefully as they form part of the condition description. A lovely, completely original example of classic French glass craftsmanship.