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Antique French Baccarat Pansy Glass Paperweight C1850.
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Antique French Baccarat Pansy Glass Paperweight C1850.

19th century
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This beautiful quality paperweight which is made in France by the renowned maker Baccarat in the 19th century is in their infamous Pansy design and is a stunning piece of French glass art.

This heavy glass paperweight has a burgundy and yellow pansy with hints of blue, a white and pink centre and several green leaves.

This beautiful pansy is well proportioned with nice bright colours and has great detail especially to the leaves.

A very nice collectible antique for any enthusiast of glassware by a top maker and would make a wonderful gift.

Date: 19th century - c1850.

Maker: Baccarat.

Dimensions: Diameter: 7.15 cm (2 13/16"). Height: 5.3 cm (2 1/16").

Weight: 532 g (18.7 oz).

Condition: Very good antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some light surface scratches and marks.

Please note that only the paperweight is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Baccarat Pansy Glass Paperweight to the 1850s.

Independent Date Check ID 09169518
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Central complex star cane: characteristic maker's detail from the mid-nineteenth century.
Lampwork pansy and bud: classic French composition of this era.
Deeply concave polished base: standard finishing method on Victorian paperweights.
Surface scratches on the base rim: honest handling across many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.3cm (2.09")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
7.2cm (2.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1167074
Dealers Internal Reference
ABPP3420
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Description
This beautiful quality paperweight which is made in France by the renowned maker Baccarat in the 19th century is in their infamous Pansy design and is a stunning piece of French glass art.
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This heavy glass paperweight has a burgundy and yellow pansy with hints of blue, a white and pink centre and several green leaves.
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fig 1. A spherical clear glass paperweight containing an internal lampwork pansy flower with purple and yellow petals, green leaves, and a stem.
fig 1. Antique French Baccarat Pansy Glass Paperweight C1850.

This beautiful pansy is well proportioned with nice bright colours and has great detail especially to the leaves.

A very nice collectible antique for any enthusiast of glassware by a top maker and would make a wonderful gift.

fig 2. A spherical clear glass paperweight containing an internal lampwork pansy flower with purple and yellow petals, green leaves, and a stem.
fig 2. Antique French Baccarat Pansy Glass Paperweight C1850.

Date: 19th century - c1850.

Maker: Baccarat.

Dimensions: Diameter: 7.15 cm (2 13/16"). Height: 5.3 cm (2 1/16").

Weight: 532 g (18.7 oz).

Condition: Very good antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some light surface scratches and marks.

Please note that only the paperweight is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Baccarat Pansy Glass Paperweight to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 09169518
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-185 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Central complex star cane: characteristic maker's detail from the mid-nineteenth century.
Lampwork pansy and bud: classic French composition of this era.
Deeply concave polished base: standard finishing method on Victorian paperweights.
Surface scratches on the base rim: honest handling across many decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
5.3cm (2.09")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
7.2cm (2.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1167074
Dealers Internal Ref
ABPP3420
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Archive I A spherical clear glass paperweight containing an internal lampwork pansy flower with purple and yellow petals, green leaves, and a stem.

Antique French Baccarat Pansy Glass Paperweight C1850.

Archive II A spherical clear glass paperweight containing an internal lampwork pansy flower with purple and yellow petals, green leaves, and a stem. View II
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A spherical clear glass paperweight containing an internal lampwork pansy flower with purple and yellow petals, green leaves, and a stem.
Antique French Baccarat Pansy Glass Paperweight c1850.
Ref: SA1167074
A spherical clear glass paperweight containing an internal lampwork pansy flower with purple and yellow petals, green leaves, and a stem.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPaperweights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMid-19th Century French
  • MaterialClear Glass, Lampwork Glass
  • ColourClear, Yellow, Purple
  • MotifsPansy motif, Lampwork flower, Spherical glass dome, Green stem and leaves
  • SizeH 5.3 cm (2 in) x W 7.2 cm (3 in) x D 7.2 cm (3 in)

An antique French glass paperweight originates from the mid-nineteenth century, attributed to Baccarat. This spherical clear glass dome encloses an internal lampwork pansy flower featuring burgundy, yellow, and blue petals, alongside a white and pink centre. A detailed green stem and multiple green leaves extend below the blossom, all encased within solid transparent material. Measuring 5.3 cm high and 7.2 cm wide, this heavy collectible piece sits atop an office desk inside a gentleman's library. Surface wear includes light scratches and minor marks consistent with genuine age and handling. The smooth rounded exterior shows high clarity throughout the glass body.

FAQs

Mid-19th century France marked the golden age of paperweight production, led by manufacturers such as Baccarat, Saint-Louis, and Clichy. During this period, artisans adapted ancient Venetian glassworking techniques to encapsulate detailed lampwork flowers and millefiori canes inside lead crystal domes.

These objects are constructed using clear lead crystal and coloured molten glass. The internal floral motifs are sculpted using the lampworking technique, where individual glass petals, stems, and leaves are shaped over a flame before being encased in clear glass.

Authentic pieces are identified by high-density lead glass, optical clarity, and specific design details such as star-cut or concavely ground bases. Artisans also used signature cane initials or distinct execution styles in the leaves and petals.

A glass paperweight functions well as a decorative accent on an office desk, styled atop a stack of design books, or displayed inside a lit glass cabinet to highlight the optical properties of the crystal.

Clean glass paperweights using a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Keep the object away from direct intense sunlight, as solid glass spheres can act as magnifying lenses, and avoid abrasive cleaning solutions that might scratch the surface.
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