Posted 10 years ago
AwesomeOld…
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Another interesting piece of art glasswork.
It would be really great to know more about it. I have spoken to a handful of experts, all of whom agree this is an old and unusual paperweight, but are of mixed opinions as to where it could have been made. I came across it on a market stall in the north of Spain, where it sat hidden among many other antique household items, from what looked to be a rather grand old Spanish Masia's (farmhouse) contents.
After stumbling across this marvellous site, I thought I would upload this wonderful piece of artwork to pick your brains. If there is anyone out there with any information about antique paperweights, then please do get in touch, I would love to hear from you and add to my knowledge (albeit rather limited) of this stunning piece. It is possible that this paperweight was made slightly before or during the classic period and I would love to find out for sure.
Many thanks.
Can we see the bottom? and is it marked baccarat?
Hows that Sean, There is evidence of the pontil scar.
And I can't find any markings.
then I it could be something else, im not sure it is baccarat!!!
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/139893-baccarat--france
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/45483-baccarat-cameos-in-crystal-benjamin-fran
I really cant see the star because of the position of how you have the bottom.
I will take another pic for you, these are just images I had loaded on the comp already.
Thanks for the link above, I am just looking through them.
okay!!! it is very beautiful . I interested in what others have to say about this!!!
Thanks, Sean. If I find out anything I will keep you posted.
Your very welcome AwesomeOld!!! :)
A great paperweight! Maybe a cameo of it's owner?
Cheers, Jewels you could be right. A few people have said Beethoven.
I hope so, for you :D certainly looks like Beethoven :)
I think it is a sulphide of Franz Schubert.
Wow, what knowledge on this site, thanks all for you input. Vetraio50 I think you may have nailed it!
Vetraio50 now you say it, I can even make out the small framed glasses on the cameo, which I had not noticed before. Thank you so much. One step closer.
I'd have to vote Beethoven.....Regardless....it is beautiful!
Thanks Blueyedame, I was also of that opinion until I searched for images of Franz Schubert. I am almost certain it is him now.
Quite exciting considering sulphide paperweights were at their height just before the classic period, and Franz Schubert was in Vienna from around 1797 to 1828, about the time that it is said that the first paperweights appeared at an industrial exposition, also in Vienna.
Any thoughts?