The paperweights on this page are all various Bohemian factories.  These factories were made in the glass making regions that are today in the border area between the Czech Republic and Poland.  There is documentation to suggest that some of these factories engaged in the manufacture of millefiori as early as 1833.  In the past, paperweight collectors identified paperweights from this region as simply Bohemian.  More correctly, the glassworks were located in Prussia, Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic.   Paperweights of this type are becoming more in demand as collectors find out more about the various German and Bohemian factories.

For more information, you can read about paperweights from Germany and Bohemia in the book by von Brackel Paperweights: Historicism - Art Nouveau - Art Deco - 1842 to today and in the book by Marek Kordasiewicz Glass Paperweights: The Heritage of the 19th Century Riesengebirge and Isergebirge Glassworks.For some great references on paperweights, check out my list of paperweight books for sale.

If you would like to purchase any of these paperweights, e-mail me at: aport@paperweights.com
 

937	Colorful Antique Bohemian or Bavarian Paperweight - Polly.   c.1890-1925.  Rare example of a name paperweight from Bohemia or Bavaria.  The paperweight features the name POLLY surrounded by tiny yellow, orange, and red flowers.  These float over a brown and white transparent frit ground.  This paperweight is similar to the examples shown on pages 151 to 159 in von Brackel's book.  He places a value of over $200 on paperweights of this type, but my price is much lower. Von Brackel discusses this style in his book.  He describes it as consisting of flower motifs shaped, without a lamp, from glass slices, thin glass rod pieces or bits.  He shows examples from Silesia (Bohemia), Thuringia (Germany), and the Bavarian Forest.  See references above.   The region is associated with the Bohemian glass region in past history because of its proximity to the German / Czech border.  Size: 2 3/4" diameter by 2 1/8" high.  Excellent condition.  No chips or cracks or moon shaped impact marks.  Circa 1890-1925.  The bottom is ground flat. $135 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2683	Magnum Antique Bent Wire Name Paperweight.   circa 1900-1930.  Unusual example of a bent wire name (Janice Puner) over a white ground of icepick flowers.  The name is formed in script from two sections of red (possibly copper) wire.  There are six icepick flowers, each with a bubble in the center and also six additional bubbles placed between each flower.  An interesting paperweight made either in Bohemia, elsewhere in Europe, or possibly the US.  Von Brackel discusses this style in his book (see pages 210 to 217).  He illustrates a number of different styles of bent wire name weights over various grounds and attributes them possibly to several different locations in Bohemia, Germany, Belgium or even France.  His examples all feature a red lettered name made of copper wire.  The price guide is in the $200-$250 range for most examples.  Alternatively, it is possible that this paperweight is made in the US using techniques originally developed in Europe.  Magnum Size:  Just under 3 3/4" diameter by 3 1/4" high.  Condition:  Very good condition for its age.  A few small scuffs and scratches, but nothing major.  No cracks.  Signature:  Unsigned.  The bottom is fire finished to a concave shape.  Execution:  Very good.  A few small bubbles on the wire.  For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Profile View $95 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2172	Antique Bohemian or French Stem Paperweight.   c.1870-1920.  This paperweight consists of  four ice-pick style flowers arranged around a central flower.  Each flower is fashioned from polychrome glass bits and has a controlled bubble in the center.  The overall construction has two levels of polychrome bits.  There is one facet on top. It is hard to be sure exactly where the paperweight was made.  The paperweight matches the style and construction of similar paperweights shown in the von Brackel book which identifies them as probably French (Meisenthal) or Alsac-Lorraine.  Other similar styles were made in Germany and regions of Bohemia.  See pages 201 to 205 in von Brackel's book and also figure 468 for a close match.  He places a value of over $460 to $550 on this paperweight, but my price is much lower.  Other sources have identified this paperweight as possibly made by Val St. Lambert in Belgium, or even from Millville in Southern New Jersey.  The Museum of American Glass in Millville, NJ has an example with a hand written label on the base "brought from Belgium." This style of paperweight is called a stem paperweight.  Some refer to it as a wig stand, but in reality it is too short to be used for that purpose.  Size: 2 7/8 diameter by 5 9/16" high.  Excellent condition.  No chips or cracks or moon shaped impact marks.  There are a couple of very minor surface abrasions near the top. Circa 1870-1920.   SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2240	Three Rare Antique Bohemian Drawer Pulls.   c.1860-1900.  Three concentric millefiori drawer pulls with screw bases.  Although the hardware is the same for each knob, the millefiori canes are different.  Drawer pulls are quite rare. Size: Each is just over 1 1/2"  diameter by 1 3/4" long (excluding the screw).  With the screw they range from 2 3/4" to 3" long.  Very good condition although there is some surface wear on each knob.  The bottom knob in the picture has one small chip.  See the closeup for a picture of the chip.  Circa 1860-1900.  I have characterized these as Bohemian, but it is also possible that they are from an unidentified French maker. I am selling these as a group.  If you would like to purchase one or two separately, let me know and I will give you individual pricing. $650 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2215	Czech / Bohemian Faceted Trumpet Flower Paperweight.   c.1900-1930.  Trumpet flower paperweight with five blossoms.  Faceted with four levels of faceting (32 facets), plus the lowest facets are beveled at the base.  There is a flower pot made of multi-colored glass bits.  This style is also called an icepick flower because of the sharp tool used to push each flower down to the base. Von Brackel discusses this style in his book   He lists many variations on pages 106 to 149.  For a close match, see figure 185 on page 107.  He gives that one a value of $180 to $240. Large Size: 3 1/4" diameter by 3 1/2" high. Excellent condition.  No chips or cracks with the exception of one very minor nick to one lower facet. Circa 1900-1930.         SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2670	Antique Bohemian Miniature Concentric Millefiori Paperweight with Blue and White Swirl Ground.  Circa 1870 - 1910.  Colorful antique paperweight with a concentric design of six red, white, and green complex millefiori arranged around a large red and white millefiori center.  The pattern is arranged over a blue and white swirl basket ground.  There are some wonderful complex canes in this paperweight.  An interesting example of a type of weight that is becoming more in demand as collectors find out more about the various Bohemian factories.  This is a rare item.  The maker of this paperweight is unknown, except that it is believed to originate in the region along the Czech - German border, hence the label Bohemian.  Most likely from Silesia or Thuringia.  The glass is slightly gray and has many tiny bubbles.  The gray glass and bubbles make the pictures look a lot worse than the actual paperweight. A less elaborate example can be found in the book by von Brackel, Paperweights: Historicism - Art Nouveau - Art Deco - 1842 to Today See figure 542. Miniature Size:  1 3/4" diameter by 1 1/4" high.  Condition:  Very good condition for its age, although it does have several small scratches and nicks.  Signature:  Unsigned, but I guarantee this is an antique paperweight from the regions described (Bohemia or Silesia or Thuringia).  The bottom is ground flat. Execution: Several canes are smudged in the making and there are many bubbles in the glass, giving it a dark appearance. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Profile View of the paperweight Bottom view $165 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2523	Colorful Antique Bohemian Concentric Millefiori Paperweight.   circa 1880-1910.  Colorful antique Bohemian millefiori paperweight with a concentric design with three rings of complex multi-colored millefiori around a central red, white, and green complex millefiori cane.  The outer ring is mostly blue and white with a touch of red.  The middle ring alternates between red and white and blue and white canes, although some have green and white centers.  The inner ring is mostly white with white, blue and red centers.  Wonderful colors and complex canes.  The maker of this paperweight is unknown, except that it is believed to originate in the region along the Czech - German border, hence the label Bohemian.  Some writers mistakenly identified this type of paperweight as Chinese because of the flat profile, but it is not.  The glass is good quality crystal and and the bottom finish is consistent other Bohemian paperweights. Size: 2 5/8" diameter by 1 1/3" high.  c.1880-1910. Very good condition with no chips or cracks.  Very minor surface and bottom wear consistent with its age.  Bottom is ground flat.  The design is a little off center.    SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image

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