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Sold on eBay December 6th, 2023

Baccarat Starfish Paperweight with Box - Super Magnum Limited Edition 1996

eBay Super Magnum 1996 Baccarat Ltd Ed Starfish Paperweight with Box Super Magnum 1996 Baccarat Limited Edition Starfish Paperweight with Box. dated 1996. This very large paperweights features a red starfish, lilac colored sea anemone, and green and white striped sea grass in a marine setting. The design is set on a translucent blue sandy ground. There is a complex signature / date cane "B 1996" in the design next to the starfish. The base has an acid etched Baccarat logo plus it is engraved with the year (1996) and the edition number and edition size (69 / 100). It is also engraved low on the side near the base with "Baccarat" in script. It comes with its original red rigid Baccarat box. A hard to find paperweight that is magnificent Note: US buyers only. This will not ship outside the US. Delivery in the US will require a signature. 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.Very large size: Just under 3 11/16" diameter by 2 5/16" high. The box is 5 3/16" by 5 3/16" by 4 1/8" high. The base is polished flat. It weighs just under two pounds, 43 ounces with its box. Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks or chips or scratches. It is in perfect original condition. The box is slightly worn.Signature: Made by Baccarat in France in 1996. There is a complex signature / date cane "B 1996" in the design next to the starfish. The base has an acid etched Baccarat logo plus it is engraved with the year (1996) and the edition number and edition size (69 / 100). It is also engraved low on the side near the base with "Baccarat" in script. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1900-1934 - Dupont period 1953 - on - Modern periodThis classification is definitely an over simplification as it is likely that Baccarat made some paperweights on and off through most of 19th century. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Pansy weights and rock weights continued in production until much later. Some paperweights are identified as Dupont period and were made at the end of the 19th Century or early in the 20th century. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in the book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. 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. Delivery will require a signature. If you are outside the US, please do not bid. If in doubt, please check with me first. If you would like a different shipping option, please contact me before paying the invoice. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay November 20th, 2024

Baccarat Harmonie Tumbler Rock Glass Set Of 6 Large Size

Sold on eBay September 6th, 2023

Baccarat Eleven Row 1971 Close Concentric Millefiori Paperweight

Baccarat Eleven Row 1971 Close Concentric Millefiori Paperweight. Baccarat Eleven Row 1971 Close Concentric Millefiori Paperweight. dated 1971. This magnificent close concentric millefiori paperweight has eleven rings or rows with the outer ring pulled down to the center of the base to form a stave basket. Baccarat made this design in 1971 and it has an edition number of 357, but no edition size. The paperweight is signed in the design with Baccarat's complex signature cane "B 1971" in the next to the last ring. The signature cane is upside down in the paperweight and can be difficult to find. It also has an acid etched Baccarat mark appearing twice on the base along with the year (1971) and edition number (357). One of the best of the Baccarat concentric paperweights. Large and showy with great color.Note on number of rows or rings: This design has either ten or eleven rows, depending on whether you count the very first ring around the single center cane. I have chosen to count it as a separate ring to be consistent with past listings. Either way, it is an impressive number of rings for a paperweight Note on edition size: According to Paul Dunlop, this design is not a limited edition and the number made is unknown. 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.Note for International buyers: If the final price is $400 or more, this paperweight must be shipped by USPS priority mail. If you are outside the US and wish to buy this paperweight, please contact me first with your address and I will check the availability and cost of postage.Large size: 3 1/16" diameter by 2 3/8" high. The base is polished flat.Signature: The paperweight is signed with Baccarat's complex signature cane "B 1971" in the next to the last outer ring. It is upside down in the row and can be hard to spot. In addition it is double signed with the acid etched Baccarat mark appearing twice on the base along with the the year (1971) and edition number (357). Condition: Excellent condition. Some scratches on the base. No other chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production 1845 1860 - Classic period1920-1934 - Dupont period1953-2002 - Modern periodThis classification is definitely an over simplification. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Baccarat continued to make paperweights after the classic period, but little is known about the extent of the product line or who made the paperweights. What is known is that by 1910, the offering in the catalog had dwindled to pansy paperweights, simple open concentric paperweights, and rock paperweights. Popular lore attributes 1920-1934 Baccarat paperweights to a Mr. Dupont, who supposedly was the last worker at Baccarat to know the secrets of paperweight making. These paperweights were sold at a Baccarat retail shop in Paris. No collector or scholar ever met Mr. Dupont although at least one visited the Baccarat factory and asked to meet with him. The weights stopped appearing in the shop in 1934.In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002.You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in the book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. 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. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay Jul 20, 2022

Baccarat Crystal American Eagle (In Box)

Sold on eBay August 8th, 2024

Antique Baccarat Roundels or Circlets Millefiori Paperweight

Antique Baccarat Roundels or Circlets Millefiori Paperweight Antique Baccarat Roundels or Circlets Millefiori Paperweight. circa 1845-1860. Antique Baccarat millefiori paperweight with a red, white, and blue garland pattern consisting of seven circles of millefiori canes, each with a single complex cane in the center. Six of the roundels are arranged in a a circle around the center roundel. The design is placed over a clear ground. The paperweight is unsigned but has several unique Baccarat canes and I guarantee that this is a genuine Baccarat millefiori paperweight from the classic period 1845-1860. A desirable addition to any collection of antique paperweights. Great color. 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 lights. Note: US buyers only. This will not ship outside the US. Delivery in the US will require a signature. Size: 2 5/8" diameter by 1 3/4" high. The bottom is ground concave. Condition: Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or scratches. This paperweight has been professionally restored. Signature: Unsigned but I guarantee that this is a genuine Baccarat millefiori paperweight from the classic period 1845-1860. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1920-1934 - Dupont period 1953-2002 - Modern period This classification is definitely an over simplification. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Baccarat continued to make paperweights after the classic period, but little is known about the extent of the product line or who made the paperweights. What is known is that by 1910, the offering in the catalog had dwindled to pansy paperweights, simple open concentric paperweights, and rock paperweights. Popular lore attributes 1920-1934 Baccarat paperweights to a Mr. Dupont, who supposedly was the last worker at Baccarat to know the secrets of paperweight making. These paperweights were sold at a Baccarat retail shop in Paris. No collector or scholar ever met Mr. Dupont although at least one visited the Baccarat factory and asked to meet with him. The weights stopped appearing in the shop in 1934. In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in the book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. 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.

Sold on eBay July 29th, 2024

Baccarat Crystal Napoleonic Eagle Bird Figurine Art Glass

Sold on eBay Aug 16, 2022

Set of 6 French Baccarat "Harcourt" Old Fashion Bourbon Rock Glasses

Sold on eBay July 21st, 2023

Antique Baccarat Type III Pansy Paperweight with Star Cut Base

Antique Baccarat Type III Pansy Paperweight with Star Cut Base Antique Baccarat Type III Pansy Paperweight with Star Cut Base. circa 1900-1920. Baccarat Pansy paperweight with leaves and stem. The base is finished with a Baccarat star cut. It is probably from Baccarat's Dupont period. This style of pansy is called a type III pansy. It consists of two large velvet purple petals above over three lower petals. The lower petals are amber yellow over a white base which can be seen from the back. Each lower petal has a purple tip and three dark lines radiating from the central cane consisting of star canes with a red whorl center. A wonderful paperweight in great shape. Size: Just over 2 1/4" diameter by 1 1/2" high. The bottom is ground slightly concave and finished with a Baccarat star cut base.Condition: Excellent condition. This paperweight has been professionally restored. There are no chips, cracks, or scratches. Minor wear remains on the base. Signature: Made by Baccarat in France. Unsigned, but I guarantee that this is an antique Baccarat paperweight, probably from the Dupont period. 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 lights. Note for International buyers: Items valued at over $400 must be shipped by USPS priority mail. If you are outside the US and wish to buy this paperweight, please contact me first with your address and I will check the availability and cost of postage. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1920-1934 - Dupont period 1953-2002 - Modern period This classification is definitely an over simplification. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Baccarat continued to make paperweights after the classic period, but little is known about the extent of the product line or who made the paperweights. What is known is that by 1910, the offering in the catalog had dwindled to pansy paperweights, simple open concentric paperweights, and rock paperweights. Popular lore attributes 1920-1934 Baccarat paperweights to a Mr. Dupont, who supposedly was the last worker at Baccarat to know the secrets of paperweight making. These paperweights were sold at a Baccarat retail shop in Paris. No collector or scholar ever met Mr. Dupont although at least one visited the Baccarat factory and asked to meet with him. The weights stopped appearing in the shop in 1934. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in the book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. 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.

Sold on eBay Apr 23, 2022

4-Baccarat Crystal Harmonie Double Old Fashioned Rock Glass 4 1/8â? Tall Tumbler

Sold on eBay August 11th, 2024

Baccarat -6 -set of Crystal-Harmony M- size tumbler-rock glasses -Original box

Sold on eBay Oct 16, 2021

4pc BACCARAT HARMONIE Crystal Rock Cocktail Glass / Double Old Fashion Tumblers

Sold on eBay October 18th, 2023

Baccarat Rare 1972 Experimental Design Blue and White Flower & Buds Paperweight

eBay Baccarat Rare 1972 Experimental Design Blue & White Flower with Buds Paperweight Baccarat Rare 1972 Experimental Design Blue and White Flower with Buds Paperweight. dated 1972. This modern lampwork paperweight features a blue and white five petal flower with two buds, leaves, and stems. There is a nice complex millefiori cane in the center of the flower. The design is placed over an opaque white ground. This was one of the experimental paperweights Baccarat created in the 1970-1973 period. These designs were often one of a kind or very small editions. It is signed with a Baccarat's complex "B 1972" signature / date cane near the base of the flower. This paperweight is also signed on the base with an acid etched Baccarat mark along with the engraved year (1972) and sequence number (8). There is also a second acid etched Baccarat mark on the base. A fantastic paperweight Note: After extensive research in the Baccarat archives, Paul Dunlop concluded that from 1970 to 1973 Baccarat made over 50 experimental designs. All were made as one-offs or very small numbers. Technically they are not limited editions since they were never listed as production items. This paperweight is similar to one of the 1971 experimental paperweights illustrated in Dunlop's book (see page 179). The book shows a design with two different colored flowers, buds, leaves and stems on a yellow ground.Note on pictures: The white base and high dome made this paperweight difficult to photograph and resulted in shadows inside the paperweight. In proper light it displays beautifully 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.Note for International buyers: If the final price is $400 or more, this paperweight must be shipped by USPS priority mail. If you are in Australia, please check with me on the cost of postage before bidding. The rules seem to change weekly and I may have to use the more expensive Priority Mail Express International. If you are outside the US and wish to buy this paperweight, please contact me first with your address and I will check the availability and cost of postage.Large size: Just under 3 3/16" diameter by 2 1/4" high. The base is polished flat.Signature: The paperweight is signed with Baccarat's complex signature cane "B 1972" signature / date cane near the base of the flower. This paperweight is also signed on the base with an acid etched Baccarat mark along with the engraved year (1972) and sequence number (8). There is also a second acid etched Baccarat mark on the base. Condition: Excellent condition. With the exception of light wear on the base, no cracks, chips, or scratches were found on inspection Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production 1845 1860 - Classic period1920-1934 - Dupont period1953-2002 - Modern periodThis classification is definitely an over simplification. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Baccarat continued to make paperweights after the classic period, but little is known about the extent of the product line or who made the paperweights. What is known is that by 1910, the offering in the catalog had dwindled to pansy paperweights, simple open concentric paperweights, and rock paperweights. Popular lore attributes 1920-1934 Baccarat paperweights to a Mr. Dupont, who supposedly was the last worker at Baccarat to know the secrets of paperweight making. These paperweights were sold at a Baccarat retail shop in Paris. No collector or scholar ever met Mr. Dupont although at least one visited the Baccarat factory and asked to meet with him. The weights stopped appearing in the shop in 1934.In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. 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. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay May 08, 2022

Baccarat Massena - (6) - 10 oz. Rock Glass Tumblers - Unused in original box

Sold on eBay July 25th, 2024

Antique Baccarat Double Trefoil Millefiori Paperweight - Large

Large Antique Baccarat Double Trefoil Millefiori Paperweight Large Antique Baccarat Double Trefoil Millefiori Paperweight. circa 1845-1860. Colorful antique Baccarat double trefoil millefiori paperweight with a clear ground. The trefoils are constructed with blue and white canes. In the center is a circle of green and white canes with a orange cane in the very center. I believe this is from the classic period of paperweight production (1845-1860), but it may date from a later period. An interesting example.Note on colors: Please ignore the brown colors in some of the pictures. They are reflections from something in my work area. The glass is clear.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.Note for International buyers: If the final price is $400 or more, this paperweight must be shipped by USPS priority mail. If you are outside the US and wish to buy this paperweight, please contact me first with your address and I will check the availability and cost of postage Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1900-1934 - Dupont period 1953 - on - Modern periodThis classification is definitely an over simplification as it is likely that Baccarat made some paperweights on and off through most of 19th century. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Pansy weights, rock weights, and some millefiori weights continued in production until much later. Some paperweights are identified as Dupont period and were made at the end of the 19th Century or early in the 20th century. Baccarat started making modern paperweights in 1957 and continued to make paperweights until 2002. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights and the Dupont connection in the book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. Large size: Just over 2 3/4" diameter by 1 7/8" high. The bottom is polished concave. Unusually high dome with the original Baccarat profile. Condition: Excellent condition. This paperweight was professionally restored and has no chips, cracks, or scratches. There is a bit of stray glass below the orange center cane. Some bubbles in the glass Signature: Unsigned but I guarantee that this was made by Baccarat in France. 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 USPS Ground Advantage shipping in the US. Priority mail is also available at extra cost. 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. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

Sold on eBay Jan 24, 2023

149824 Baccarat Nancy Pear Tumbler Crystal Glass Cup Rock Glass Whiskey Glass

Sold on eBay Jan 23, 2023

Baccarat Crystal Neptune Rock Wine Glass Pair

Sold on eBay March 18th, 2025

Set 3 Baccarat Harmonie XL Tumbler Double Old Fashioned Flat Whiskey Rock Glass

Sold on eBay May 27, 2022

Set of 6 French Baccarat "Harcourt" Old Fashion Bourbon Rock 3.75â? Glasses

Sold on eBay April 30th, 2024

Baccarat Harmonie Tumbler Rock Glass Pair Tableware w/ Original Box

Sold on eBay February 21st, 2024

Large Antique Baccarat Dupont Period Type III Pansy Paperweight - Star Cut Base

Large Antique Baccarat Dupont Period Type III Pansy Paperweight with Star Cut Base Large Antique Baccarat Dupont Period Type III Pansy Paperweight with Star Cut Base. circa 1900-1920. Baccarat Pansy paperweight with leaves and stem. The base is finished with a Baccarat star cut. This paperweight is from Baccarat's Dupont period. This style of pansy is called a type III pansy. It consists of two large velvet purple petals above over three lower petals. The lower petals are amber yellow over a white base. Each lower petal has a purple tip and three dark lines radiating from the central cane consisting of star canes with a red whorl center. A large paperweight in great shape.Note: This paperweight has been restored in the past and has a relatively flat profile. There is plenty of glass and it could be reshaped to give it a proper profile.Note about provenance: The previous owner acquired this paperweight at the Selman Auction 37 (Fall 2006) Lot 41 and paid $460 including the bidders premium for the paperweight 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.Note for International buyers: If the final price is $400 or more, this paperweight must be shipped by USPS priority mail. If you are in Australia, please check with me on the cost of postage before bidding. The rules seem to change weekly and I may have to use the more expensive Priority Mail Express International. If you are outside the US and wish to buy this paperweight, please contact me first with your address and I will check the availability and cost of postage.Large size: 3 1/8" diameter by 2" high. The bottom is polished flat and finished with a Baccarat star cut base. It has a relatively flat profile as shown in the pictures Condition: Excellent condition. This paperweight has been restored in the past. There are no chips, cracks, or scratches other than a few faint scratches on the base. Signature: Made by Baccarat in France. Unsigned, but I guarantee that this is an antique Baccarat paperweight from the Dupont period.Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production 1845 1860 - Classic period1920-1934 - Dupont period1953-2002 - Modern periodThis classification is definitely an over simplification. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Baccarat continued to make paperweights after the classic period, but little is known about the extent of the product line or who made the paperweights. What is known is that by 1910, the offering in the catalog had dwindled to pansy paperweights, simple open concentric paperweights, and rock paperweights. Popular lore attributes 1920-1934 Baccarat paperweights to a Mr. Dupont, who supposedly was the last worker at Baccarat to know the secrets of paperweight making. These paperweights were sold at a Baccarat retail shop in Paris. No collector or scholar ever met Mr. Dupont although at least one visited the Baccarat factory and asked to meet with him. The weights stopped appearing in the shop in 1934. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in the book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. 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. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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