The artist told us that this was one of a series of approx. 25 weights (each with a slightly different arrangment) - made ca. 1984 - in the style of the 3-dimensional  bouquets found in antique paperweights. The flowers in this one are a multi-layered dahlia with blue, pink and mauve striped petals and 2 wheat flowers in blue/white and pale-yellow. Completing the bouquet are sprays of gypsophila (baby’s breath) and dark-green foliage. The stems are tied with a narrow pink ribbon.  
At the base of one of the stems is a tiny blue & white “DT” signature cane. The polished, concave base has a broad basal rim.