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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)

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