Lot: 129 Antique Scrambled Millefiori Clichy Paperweight, Clichy-La-Garenne, Clichy, France, 19th century. Cylindrical with slightly concave base, multicolor decorations on colorless ground, polished pontil scar, dia. 2 3/16 inches, ht. 1 3/4 inches; (light exterior wear marks). These scrambled paperweights were also called "end of day" weights as bits and pieces of unused canes and colored glass were used to make additional paperweights. Contains fragments of the pink "Clichy Rose” cane. Generally fine condition. Property of The Strong, sold to benefit the museum's collections fund.
Estimate: $500 - $1,000 Minimum bid: $250
Price Realized: Not sold
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