Antique Thuringia Or Silesia Bohemia Scramble Millefiori Paperweight
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Antique Thuringia or Silesia Bohemia Scramble Millefiori Paperweight
Antique Thuringia or Silesia Bohemia Scramble Millefiori Paperweight. Circa 1870 - 1940. Colorful antique paperweight with millefiori canes and twists arranged in a tight pattern. This paperweight is in unusually good condition with the exception of chips on the edge of the base. An interesting example of a type of weight that is becoming more in deman...d as collectors learn more about the various Bohemian factories and eastern Germany factories. The glass is grayish with bubbles. A nice example with great color.Although many people collect scramble paperweights for their own merit, scrambles are also valuable tools for learning to identify the different colors and canes used by each factory.Please Note: The stand shown in the pictures is not included with the paperweight. It is shown for illustration only. Note on white glare: Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the light.The maker of this paperweight is unknown, except that it is believed to originate in the region along the Czech - German border, hence the label Bohemian. Similar paperweights have are on display in the museum in Lauscha and are identified as being from Lauscha in Thuringia. The area was part of Bohemia prior to WWI. Similar examples can be found in the book by Peter von Brackel, Paperweights: Historicism - Art Nouveau - Art Deco - 1842 to Today (see examples on page 94-95). Small Size: Just under 2 1/4" diameter by just under 1 5/8" high. The base is ground flat. The glass is grayish with bubbles.
Condition: Very good condition for its age, but there are a few scratches on the body and chips on the edge of the base. And wear on the base. There are many small bubbles in the glass.
Signature: Unsigned, but I guarantee this is paperweight is from the regions described (Bohemia or Silesia or Thuringia) and was most likely made pre-WWI.Allan's Paperweights is owned by Allan Port.
If you have any questions, please click the "paperweights" link under seller information and then contact seller. Please check out my other eBay auctions or visit my eBay Store. Free shipping in the US. If you are outside the US, please review the cost of postage. If in doubt, please check with me first. I ship to most countries. If you are blocked from bidding, please contact me and I will add your eBay user name to the allowed bidders list. If you would like a different shipping option, please contact me before paying the invoice. Full value will be declared for customs purposes. Please do not ask me to declare this a gift. The buyer is responsible for any customs fees, VAT fees, or handling charges imposed by your country's customs services.
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Antique Thuringia or Silesia Bohemia Scramble Millefiori Paperweight. Circa 1870 - 1940. Colorful antique paperweight with millefiori canes and twists arranged in a tight pattern. This paperweight is in unusually good condition with the exception of chips on the edge of the base. An interesting example of a type of weight that is becoming more in deman...d as collectors learn more about the various Bohemian factories and eastern Germany factories. The glass is grayish with bubbles. A nice example with great color.Although many people collect scramble paperweights for their own merit, scrambles are also valuable tools for learning to identify the different colors and canes used by each factory.Please Note: The stand shown in the pictures is not included with the paperweight. It is shown for illustration only. Note on white glare: Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the light.The maker of this paperweight is unknown, except that it is believed to originate in the region along the Czech - German border, hence the label Bohemian. Similar paperweights have are on display in the museum in Lauscha and are identified as being from Lauscha in Thuringia. The area was part of Bohemia prior to WWI. Similar examples can be found in the book by Peter von Brackel, Paperweights: Historicism - Art Nouveau - Art Deco - 1842 to Today (see examples on page 94-95). Small Size: Just under 2 1/4" diameter by just under 1 5/8" high. The base is ground flat. The glass is grayish with bubbles.
Condition: Very good condition for its age, but there are a few scratches on the body and chips on the edge of the base. And wear on the base. There are many small bubbles in the glass.
Signature: Unsigned, but I guarantee this is paperweight is from the regions described (Bohemia or Silesia or Thuringia) and was most likely made pre-WWI.Allan's Paperweights is owned by Allan Port.
If you have any questions, please click the "paperweights" link under seller information and then contact seller. Please check out my other eBay auctions or visit my eBay Store. Free shipping in the US. If you are outside the US, please review the cost of postage. If in doubt, please check with me first. I ship to most countries. If you are blocked from bidding, please contact me and I will add your eBay user name to the allowed bidders list. If you would like a different shipping option, please contact me before paying the invoice. Full value will be declared for customs purposes. Please do not ask me to declare this a gift. The buyer is responsible for any customs fees, VAT fees, or handling charges imposed by your country's customs services.
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