Antique B 1848 Baccarat Closely Packed Millefiori Silhouette Paperweight 2 5/8 "
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:59159930 | Country of Origin: France |
| Color: Multi-Color | Material: Glass |
| Glassmaking Technique: Millefiori | Original/Reproduction: Antique Original |
| Brand: Baccarat | Features: Signed |
Antique 1848 Baccarat Closely Packed Millefiore Silhouette Paperweight. This paperweight has canes depicting animals in silhouette and a “T” showing the date of manufacture, 1848, also marked with the "B". This paperweight was manufactured in France during the “Golden Age” of paperweight production by, arguably, the finest producer of the form, Baccarat. Millefiori glass production was discovered in ancient times and was found in Roman ruins and other places around the ancient ...world but was lost to us until “re-discovered” in the 19th century. First seen by the modern public at the Viennese Industrial Exhibition in 1845, it was not long before Baccarat had perfected the technique and was dazzling Victorian Europe with their pieces. At the “Great Exhibition of 1851” at London’s Crystal Palace, Baccarat’s reputation as the preeminent millefiori paperweight manufacturer was assured.This piece is in very good condition, especially considering it’s age, 173 years! There is minor surface scratching on the bottom (of course), while the top has some very minor scratching that must be seen with a loupe. There are no chips, cracks or bruises.Good Luck!
