Description

Stunning lilac-blue and scarlet red swirl design Approximately 1.25 inches in height and 2 inches in diameter Showcases glistening clear glass controlled air bubbles Vintage charm with minor wear on the base, commensurate with age Chip and scratch-free condition Vintage from the 1960s No longer in production, making it a rare and sought-after collectible Glass Paperweights – A Brief History: 1840s: The earliest paperweight can be dated back to the mid-1840s in Europe, where Venetian Glassmaker Pietro Bigaglia created one of the first recorded paperweights and exhibited it at the Vienna Industrial Exposition in 1845. The techniques used were traditional glassmaking practices to make these weights. Paperweights were used long before this, but the method was unique for this time. Paperweights were also made of acrylic, marble, glass, and resin. They come in different sizes, shapes, and designs. The value of the paperweight is determined by the raw material used to make the product and the rarity of the designs and patterns. CONDITION: Pre Owned. N o damage, nicks, chips. Photos show all sides & details of the items and details of all the parts so please carefully look at images/pictures as they are part of the description and ask any questions before buying. You should be able to enlarge/zoom the images/pictures on your computer for even more details. As always, vintage items are sold “as is,” and your discerning eye will surely appreciate this paperweight ! This is the actual item you are buying. The background and other PHOTO PROP S are not included in the sale. ================>NOTE<================= All items are packaged with care and mailed in a timely fashion. Our goal is to receive a 5 star rating and only positive feedback. Please review photos and feel free to ask any questions. All of the information we state on the items in our listings is to our best knowledge. If you find that an item you purchased is NOT as described in our listing, please contact us immediately and we will work with you to resolve any issue. Please note items may have age related wear; the older the item the more the wear. These items are purchased from estate sales, auctions, yard sales, antique stores and thrift stores; some items may need additional cleaning. Looking at an item’s current "patina" helps establish age so cleaning is left to the buyer. Items are sold in "as is" condition. Many of our listings are previously owned as stated in the listings. Therefore, they are possibly previously used and these are usually items that are no longer manufactured or available by retail. When purchasing multiple items, contact us before placing your order for the possibility of combined shipping. Thank you for looking! Donna & Steve VintageTreasures2day