Antique Baccarat White PomPom Dahlia Paperweight With Cobalt Blue Garland
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:42117160 | brand: Baccarat |
Modified Item: No | year: 1840-1860 |
Country/Region of Manufacture: France | Handmade: Yes |
They all came from a local estate, and have been passed down within the family for over 150 years. There was a little note stuck to the bottom of one of the paperweights that said "Passed down from great grandmother to (name, which I will give you if you are the winner, but I don't want to publicize) 1953.
The sticker seems to have fallen off sometime between when I picked it up and when I g...ot it home but I am searching for it and will include it if found. I will also give the winning bidder the family names that I have in case you are interested in having a little provenance.
White Dahlia with yellow center, green stem & leaves and 2 white buds, with a garland border in cobalt blue and whiteBaccarat C 1860Star cut base3 inches wide and about 2.5" high
Slight surface scratches at the top of the dome and a few little knicks around the edge of the base. There is also a slight ding on the side of the dome, just above the garland. Also, there is an air bubble on the underside of the white flower.These weights are in original condition and have never been on the market and have never been polishedI am not a paperweight expert so if you have any questions or need more photos, please do not hesitate to ask