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Spaced Millefiori; Rose Cane

This weight -with 6 complex millefiori canes surrounding a centre floret and set on short segments of white muslin - was made in the Josephine Glassworks in Silesia ca. 1850/60. One of the complex canes has a “miniature” translucent pink rose with yellow/white stamen framed by 6 green & white cog canes
(cf. the example in Peter von Brackel’s book “Classic Paperweights from Silesia/Bohemia”, page 73, left-hand column).


 

Additional Information

Stock number BOH 00616
Condition excellent, with a wide basal rim and deep concave base.
Diameter 73 mm - 2 7/8"
Height 49 mm - 1 15/16"