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Bidding has ended on this item. Item:Rare Antique Miniature BACCARAT MILLEFIORI PAPERWEIGHT |
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PLEASE READ THE WHOLE ADVERT BEFORE PLACING A BID, THANKS FOR LOOKING This auction for a BACCARAT PAPERWEIGHT This little tiny weight is truley magnificent and its beauty far exeeds its size Each tiny separate millefiori cane has great detail, a fantastic sign of quality and craftmanship The weight has concentric millefiori canes set on a domed weight with slight concaved base. The middle cane has tiny little 5 point stars with minute extra tips between each point (this is a characteristic Baccarat rod and are on all of the star canes on this weight but a strong magnifying glass is needed). The other outer ring cane has a coggy white outer then clear then the 22 point white cog (the 22 point cog is also a known Baccarat cane), in the centre is tiny mixed blue and green rods The weight is just 4.75cms in diameter, 3.25cms tall and weighs140g (picture shows it next to a £2 coin, coin not included in the sale ;0) AMAZING DETAIL!! the more you look at it the more you see, simply sensational, words cannot begin to describe how beautiful this weight really is when its in your hand. There has been much debate on this weight as to age, i have spoken to several experts and serious collectors, a couple believe it to date from the classical period 1845-1860, although others believe it to be Dupont period 1910-1920. Either way its very rare to find in this size, and with the miniaturized stars in the center. (the close up of the canes is taken from the underside of the weight) At first it was thought this may have been cut down, but all the evidence (and experts/collectors) would say it has NOT been cut/polished down at all This weight is featured on the glass message board where you can go to see what a few of the experts say on this piece (please make sure to read both pages of the thread), I have also spoken to other collectors, dealers and experts since this thread http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,29501.0.html
The photos really do not do this Paperweight justice, i can send you lots more pictures so please email This piece is in very good ALMOST PERFECT condition with no chips, cracks, fleabites, deep scratches, bullseyes or any other damage. The base shows signs of wear around the very outer edge where it makes contact, it also a couple of tiny, very light suface scratches over the dome which are only visable on VERY close inspection, All to be expected with its age. Apart from these its PERFECT All our items come from a clean, pet and smoke free home. Please read our feedback for a peace of mind transaction. Check out my other items! and save on postage Be sure to add me to your favorites list! IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW PLEASE READ!!! POSTAGE UK Postage for this item will be £6.99 SPECIAL DELIVERY(if i have over-charged i will refund the difference) extra royal mail insurance will be provided if needed. All other worldwide destination please email before bidding for shipping costs I will only send this item via SIGNED FOR DELIVERY POSTAGE DISCOUNTS I do offer a very good postage discount on multiple wins, please email for a quote. Leave ALL items unpaid for until every items you are interested in finishes then email me and WAIT for you revised invoice!! If items are paid for via paypal seperatly they will be posted seperatly and full postage cost applies PAYMENT Payment to be received within 6 days of auction end, we will allow a little longer at peak times. Payment can be PAYPAL, nochex, UK Cheques, and Postal Orders ONLY !! I DO NOT ACCEPT ANY KIND OF INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDERS, ANY NON UK CHEQUES OR CASH. Items will only be despatched after payment has cleared, which includes pending paypal payments. PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THIS ITEM UNLESS YOU INTEND TO PAY. NON PAYING BIDDERS I WILL REPORT YOU TO EBAY TO STATE THE OBVIOUS Sorry if this seems a bit of a lecture but due to some bad ebayers in the past i have had to add this into all my adverts, most of it is of course common sense
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