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Victorian Green Glass Paperweight
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Victorian Green Glass Paperweight

19th century
Description

A Victorian green glass paperweight with swirls decoration to the centre. There is a rough pontil mark to the base.

Size height 7.5cm diameter 7.5cm

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Beechmount Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Swirl Paperweight to the Victorian era.

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Description
A Victorian green glass paperweight with swirls decoration to the centre. There is a rough pontil mark to the base.

Size height 7.5cm diameter 7.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Beechmount Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Swirl Paperweight to the Victorian era.

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A spherical clear glass paperweight displaying an internal spiral ribbon detail in white and purple with small air bubbles.
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Archive I A spherical clear glass paperweight displaying an internal spiral ribbon detail in white and purple with small air bubbles.

Victorian Green Glass Paperweight

Archive II A spherical clear glass paperweight displaying an internal spiral ribbon detail in white and purple with small air bubbles. View II
Archive III A spherical clear glass paperweight displaying an internal spiral ribbon detail in white and purple with small air bubbles. View III
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Beechmount Antiques
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23A Chestergate
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6BX
United Kingdom
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A spherical clear glass paperweight displaying an internal spiral ribbon detail in white and purple with small air bubbles.
Victorian Green Glass Paperweight
Ref: SA1058393
A spherical clear glass paperweight displaying an internal spiral ribbon detail in white and purple with small air bubbles.
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  • ObjectPaperweight
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialClear Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsInternal spiral swirl, Controlled air bubbles, Spherical shape, Polished glass body

This Victorian paperweight takes a spherical form in clear glass, housing an internal decoration of a white and purple spiral ribbon alongside controlled air bubbles. The polished glass body catches the light across its smooth exterior surface, while a rough pontil mark is present to the base. Measuring 7.5 cm in height and 7.5 cm in diameter, this compact piece fits easily on a flat surface. Traditional in style, this accessory suits a gentleman's library or study setting. Placed on an office desk, it functions both as a decorative object and a paperweight to hold loose documents in place. The transparent material allows the colourful interior swirls and suspended air bubbles to remain visible from multiple angles, bringing subtle Victorian character to a workspace.

FAQs

Paperweights gained widespread popularity during the mid-nineteenth century, becoming functional items for securing correspondence on writing desks throughout the Victorian era.

Traditional glass paperweights were crafted from solid lead crystal or soda-lime glass, featuring internal decorations such as swirls, millefiori canes, or controlled air bubbles encapsulated within molten glass.

Authentic nineteenth-century examples frequently exhibit a concave polished pontil mark on the base, minor age-related wear to the base rim, and slight irregularities within the internal glass matrix.

Position the paperweight atop a stack of books on a side table or arrange it alongside brass accessories on an office desk to capture natural light.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and clean with lukewarm water and mild detergent when necessary, avoiding abrasive materials and sudden thermal shock.
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