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A Rare and Beautiful Millefiori Glass Paperweight
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert Belcher Antiques

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A Rare and Beautiful Millefiori Glass Paperweight

1900 - 1920
Description

This most eye catching paperweight is most likely Italian Murano glass and dates to circa 1920.

This paperweight is most unusual as it has millefiori cane decoration, which has been cut and melted onto the exterior of the clear glass weight.

The spectrum of bright colours used in the canes is lovely and distinctive, giving this superb small paperweight great eye appeal and a very tactile feel in the hand with its slightly raised and uneven surface. It is in very good original condition.

Italian, circa 1920

Height 5cm x width 6cm x depth 6cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Millefiori Glass Paperweight to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216718
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This most eye catching paperweight is most likely Italian Murano glass and dates to circa 1920.
This paperweight is most unusual as it has millefiori cane decoration, which has been cut and melted onto the exterior of the clear glass weight.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns.
fig 1. A Rare and Beautiful Millefiori Glass Paperweight

The spectrum of bright colours used in the canes is lovely and distinctive, giving this superb small paperweight great eye appeal and a very tactile feel in the hand with its slightly raised and uneven surface. It is in very good original condition.

Italian, circa 1920

Height 5cm x width 6cm x depth 6cm

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Millefiori Glass Paperweight to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216718
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns.

A Rare and Beautiful Millefiori Glass Paperweight

Archive II A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns. View II
Archive III A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns. View III
Archive IV A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns. View IV
Archive V A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns. View V
Archive VI A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns. View VI
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Archive VIII A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns. View VIII
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Archive X A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns. View X
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Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Jul 2017
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Robert Belcher Antiques
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A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns.
A rare and beautiful Millefiori glass paperweight
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A spherical glass paperweight featuring a vibrant interior arrangement of colourful geometric and floral millefiori cane patterns.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

A millefiori glass paperweight is a decorative glass object crafted using cross-sections of patterned glass rods, known as canes, encased within clear glass. The technique originated in antiquity and was revived during the nineteenth century, particularly in Murano, Italy, and across European glassworks.

They are constructed by fusing individual patterned glass rods together into complex bundles, which are drawn out, sliced into thin cross-sections, and arranged into detailed designs. Clear molten glass is then gathered over the arrangement to create a smooth, magnifying dome.

Authentic antique pieces often exhibit slight irregularities in the cane patterns, hand-finished bases with pontil marks, or specific maker canes integrated into the design. Examining the weight, glass clarity, and wear patterns on the base also helps determine age and origin.

A glass paperweight can be placed on a stack of art books, positioned on an executive desk, or styled within a curated shelving display. Lighting the piece from above highlights the internal reflections and vibrant colours of the glass canes.

Clean the glass using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth lightly dampened with water or mild glass cleaner. Avoid harsh abrasive chemicals and direct prolonged sunlight near flammable surfaces due to the magnifying nature of the glass sphere.
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