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Victorian Green Glass Dump Flower Pot Paperweight
The Rayman Organisation
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Victorian Green Glass Dump Flower Pot Paperweight

19th century
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GREEN GLASS DUMP FLOWER POT PAPERWEIGHT LATE 19TH CENTURY

A delightful late 19th-century Victorian green glass dump paperweight featuring an internal floral display in the form of a stylized flower pot. The heavy, domed glass encases intricate flower-like formations and charming bubbles, showcasing the handcrafted nature of early glassmaking. Characteristic of the "dump glass" tradition, where leftover molten glass was skilfully repurposed, this tactile and decorative piece adds vintage charm to any paperweight or glassware collection.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
6cm (2.36")
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The Rayman Organisation has dated this Victorian Glass Dump Paperweight to the 19th Century.

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SA1152630
Dealers Internal Reference
39-538
Description
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GREEN GLASS DUMP FLOWER POT PAPERWEIGHT LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A delightful late 19th-century Victorian green glass dump paperweight featuring an internal floral display in the form of a stylized flower pot.
The Rayman Organisation

The heavy, domed glass encases intricate flower-like formations and charming bubbles, showcasing the handcrafted nature of early glassmaking. Characteristic of the "dump glass" tradition, where leftover molten glass was skilfully repurposed, this tactile and decorative piece adds vintage charm to any paperweight or glassware collection.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

The Rayman Organisation has dated this Victorian Glass Dump Paperweight to the 19th Century.

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SA1152630
Dealers Internal Ref
39-538
The Rayman Organisation
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An ovoid green glass dump paperweight featuring trapped air bubble floral patterns inside a solid body.
VICTORIAN GREEN GLASS DUMP FLOWER POT PAPERWEIGHT
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A glass dump is a heavy decorative glass object manufactured in Victorian glassworks at the end of a shift using molten bottle glass that would otherwise be discarded. These pieces were formed into doorstops or paperweights, frequently enclosing internal bubble decoration.

Glassmakers gathered molten green glass on a pontil iron and introduced precise pricks using metal tools to trap air inside. Subsequent layers of molten glass were gathered over the top, encapsulating the trapped air pockets to form layered floral or geometric designs.

Authentic Victorian examples feature a pontil scar or a polished concave pontil impression on the flat base. They are characteristically heavy for their scale, constructed from dark green bottle glass, and contain minor internal impurities typical of period manufacturing.

Position the piece on a desk, sideboard, or deep window sill where natural light can pass through the green glass body. Arranging it alongside brass desk accessories or dark timber shelving highlights the deep green colour and internal air bubble motifs.

Clean the glass exterior using a soft, lint-free cloth lightly dampened with warm water and mild liquid soap. Avoid abrasive cleaning pads, harsh chemical solvent sprays, or sudden temperature shifts that could induce stress fractures within the glass structure.
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