The glass paperweights on this page were made on the Island of Murano in Venice, Italy.  Most were made between 1960 and 2000. 

Venetian glass making dates back centuries and the Venetians are given credit for the earliest millefiori canes and paperweights in 1840s.  More recently, paperweight making was revived in the 1930s and again in the 1960s.

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

4448	Cracked Antique Venetian Scrambled Millefiori Paperweight with Knob.   circa 1840-1900.  Colorful Venetian scrambled paperweight with a knob on top dating from the early years of Venetian paperweight making.  It is filled with large pieces of twist cane and filigree including some with aventurine.  Unfortunately this example has a large internal crack which is shown in the pictures.  This is not unusual since the early paperweights were not properly annealed.  It is not possible to identify the exact maker, but it is definitely from Venice and probably from the island of Murano.  An important example that every collector should covet. Some of the earliest paperweights were made in Venice in the 1840s. They were gathered together out of scraps of latticinio and other types of cane, as well as chunks of aventurine quartz, which would be picked up by a ball of hot glass at the end of a pipe and covered with more clear glass.  The glass was of poor quality and the collection of scrambled scraps within was a random jumble, at best.  Often these paperweights were not properly annealed and would later develop internal cracks due to incompatibility between the different types of glass. Although many people collect scramble paperweights for their own merit, scrambles are also valuable tools for learning to identify the different colors and canes used by each factory. Small to Medium Size:  2 3/8” diameter by 2 3/8” high.  The base is fire finished with a remainder of the pontil scar. Condition:  Fair condition.  This example has a large internal crack which wraps around to the base as shown in the pictures.  Otherwise it has a somewhat uneven original surface and minor scratches. Signature:  Unsigned, but I guarantee this to be an antique Venetian paperweight. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:  Large picture of the paperweight Another view Closeup Base with crack showing Side with crack Top view showing knob $95 postage paid in the US.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
3953	Small Murano Spaced Millefiori Paperweight with Five Large Complex Canes.   circa 1960-1980.  Colorful millefiori paperweight with a spaced millefiori design consisting of five identical large pink canes with multi-colored centers.   There is an opaque lilac colored ground.  An interesting design.  This could also be called an open concentric arrangement.  This paperweight was made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy.  Venetian glass making dates back centuries and the Venetians are given credit for the earliest millefiori canes and paperweights in 1840s.  More recently, paperweight making was revived in the 1930s and again in the 1960s.  Small Size:  2 1/8" diameter by 1 7/8" high. The bottom is ground flat.  Condition:   Excellent condition. No cracks, chips, or scratches found on inspection, with the exception of age-appropriate wear on the base.  Signature:  Unsigned but I guarantee that this was made on the island of Murano.  For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:  Large picture of the paperweight Close-up view Profile view Side view Bottom SOLD.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
4228	Unusual Medium Size Murano Scrambled Millefiori Paperweight.   circa 1960 - 1970.  Unusual scrambled millefiori paperweight filled with yellow, turquoise, and red millefiori canes and white, brown, white and aventurine stringers.  These are placed over a ground of all stringers.  Perhaps this was intended to be millefiori on top and stringers in the ground and the design didn't turn out that way.  There is a foil label on the base "MURANO GLASS MADE IN ITALY".  An interesting paperweight.  Although many people collect scramble paperweights for their own merit, scrambles are also valuable tools for learning to identify the different colors and canes used by each factory. This paperweight was made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy.  Venetian glass making dates back centuries and the Venetians are given credit for the earliest millefiori canes and paperweights in 1840s.  More recently, paperweight making was revived in the 1930s and again in the 1960s. Medium Size:  Just under 2 1/2" diameter by just under 1 1/2" high.  The base has been ground flat.  This paperweight has a low profile.  Condition:   Very good condition.  Quite a bit of wear on the base, but the body appears to be scratch free.  No chips or cracks.   Signature:  Signed with a foil label on the base "MURANO GLASS MADE IN ITALY".   For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:  Large picture of the paperweight Close-up View Profile View Bottom View with label SOLD.                             Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
3976	Magnum Murano Crown Paperweight with Twenty Colorful Twists with Aventurine.   circa 1960 - 1970.  This crown paperweight has a twenty colorful twists with aventurine and a millefiori cog cane on the top.  The twists are arranged in a repeating pattern of four twists: yellow and white, blue and white, pink and white, and green and white with each group repeating five times.  Each twist also has an aventurine stripe in the center or on the edge.  The crown millefiori cane is an orange and white cane.  The design is arranged over a clear ground.  It has a worn foil label on the base "MURANO GLASS - MADE IN ITALY".  A very attractive paperweight from Murano. Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the lights. Crown weights are considered by some to be the most exciting of all millefiori designs.  They are extremely difficult to make.   This paperweight was made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy.  Venetian glass making dates back centuries and the Venetians are given credit for the earliest millefiori canes and paperweights in 1840s.  More recently, paperweight making was revived in the 1930s and again in the 1960s. Very Large Size:   3 3/16" diameter by 2 3/4" high.  The base is ground flat.   Condition:    Very good condition.  No cracks.  I found one small (1/8") scratched area on the side, but no other scratches on the body.  Light wear on the base and some tiny nicks on the edge of the base. Signature:  This label has a worn foil label on the base "MURANO GLASS - MADE IN ITALY".  It was made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy.  For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:  Large picture of the paperweight Another view Closeup Side view Base Label SOLD.     Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
4359	Large Murano Close Concentric Millefiori Paperweight.   circa 1970.  This paperweight has a concentric pattern of millefiori arranged in three concentric circle around a central millefiori cane.  There is an outer ring of blue and white canes, a middle ring of orange canes, and an inner ring of white canes.  This close packed design is over a white frit ground.  A attractive paperweight that displays beautifully. Large Size:   3 1/8" diameter by 2 1/2" high.  The base is ground flat.  Condition:  Fair Condition.  There are many tiny abrasions or bruises surface of the paperweight as shown in the picture, but the paperweight displays beautifully. Priced accordingly. Signature:  Unsigned, but I guarantee that this paperweight was made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, probably by Fratelli Toso. Execution:  The design is tilted within the paperweight.  For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Close-up view Profile view View of damage on surface $49 postage paid in the US.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
4230	Large Murano Trumpet Flower Paperweight with Label.   Circa 1970.  Murano trumpet or icepick flower paperweight with five blossoms.  Each flower is made from a turquoise and white millefiori slice that has been pushed down to the gold aventurine cushion ground.  There is a planned bubble in the center of each flower.  This paperweight has its original foil label identifying the importer "GOLDEN CROWN E&R ITALY" with a picture of a crown.  The paperweight was probably made by Fratelli Toso.  A very nice example of this style of paperweight. This style is also called an icepick flower because of the sharp tool used to push each flower down to the base.  In this case the tool is pushed through a millefiori glass slice.  Some authors call these morning glory flowers.  E&R is the importer of this paperweight.  They were a major importer of ceramics, porcelain, and glassware from Europe from 1886 until 2002.  At one time they were the exclusive distributor for the Crystal Signature line of Swarovski figures.  The firm was originally founded as  Zeh, Ebeling & Reuss Co. by German emigrants Theodore Ebeling and Frederick Reuss who joined up with the owner of a glassware and china business, John E. F. Zeh.  The firm was renamed to Ebeling & Reuss Co. in 1900 and remained in business until at least 2002.  They were located in the Philadelphia area.  The trademark depicted in the label was registered with the US Patent Office in 1956.  Large Size: 3 1/16" diameter by 2 1/2" high.  The bottom is ground flat. Condition:  Very good condition.  There are minor scratches or abrasions on the dome and a few tiny chips at the edge of the base, but no significant chips or cracks or impact marks.  There is also appropriate wear on the base.  Signature:  Unsigned, by I guarantee that this is a vintage paperweight from the Island of Murano in Venice, Italy.  It has the importer's label "GOLDEN CROWN E&R ITALY" with a picture of a crown. Execution:  Execution is very good.  The design is well executed and balanced.  For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Side view Close-up view Profile view Label SOLD.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
1616	Huge Murano Magnum Close Packed Concentric Millefiori Paperweight or Doorstop. circa 1930-70.  This is an unusually large Murano millefiori paperweight.  The millefiori canes are arranged in six concentric circles around the center cane.  There is an interesting variety of millefiori canes.  The glass is slightly yellow.  The canes are smudged on one side as shown in the pictures.  Really big.  It is 4 5/8" diameter by 3 5/8" high and weighs 4 pounds 4 oz.   A magnificent paperweight that will make an impression on your guests.  This paperweight was made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy.  Venetian glass making dates back centuries and the Venetians are given credit for the earliest millefiori canes and paperweights in 1840s.  More recently, paperweight making was revived in the 1930s and again in the 1960s.  Huge Size:   4 5/8" diameter by 3 5/8" high.  The base is polished flat.  It weighs 4 pounds 4 oz.  Signature:  Unsigned but I guarantee it was made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. Condition:  Very good condition with some scratches on the surface but no chips or cracks.  Execution:  The glass is slightly yellow and the canes are smudged on one side.  For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:  Large picture of the paperweight Close-up view Side view Bottom view Profile view $225 postage paid in the US.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
58	Vintage Murano Concentric Paperweight with 1869 Date.   circa 1930-1960.  Vintage concentric design with pedestal base and fake 1869 date.  It has five rings of cog and floral canes around the 1869 date cane.  This is a hard to find example of an early Murano weight that was intended to fool collectors.  A similar paperweight is shown in Figures 69 & 71, page 42 of Selman's first book Paperweights for Collectors Size:   3"” diameter by 3 1/8” high.  The bottom is fire finished.  Condition:  Very good condition for its age.  It has one small nick on the top and a couple of minor scratches on the top, but no significant cracks or chips.  Signature:  Unsigned, but I guarantee that this is a paperweight from the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Top down picture Profile View $195 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
467	Large Murano Faceted Closepack Millefiori Paperweight.   circa 1960-1970.  A wonderful Murano faceted closepack millefiori paperweight.  The closepack millefiori design is over a gold or aventurine ground.  There are five side facets and a top facet.  The facets are flat.  Probably made in the 1960s by Fratelli Toso. A classic design.  Large Size:  3" diameter by 2 3/8" high.  There are five side facets and a top facet.  The bottom is ground flat.  Condition:  Very good condition.  It does, however, have a few scuffed areas between the facets at the widest point.  Signature:  Unsigned, but I guarantee that this is a paperweight from the island of Murano in Venice, Italy. This was probably made in the 1960s by Fratelli Toso.  Execution:  Excellent execution.  The design is balanced and well executed.  The design is well centered within the facets.  For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:  Large picture of the paperweight Closeup view Profile view SOLD.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
3374	Three Small Murano Millefiori Paperweights with Fish and Heart Canes.   circa 1960-1980.  Colorful millefiori paperweights from Murano with fish and heart canes.  Three different designs.  The blue weight has seven stylized heart canes.  The yellow weight has seven fish canes.  The red weight has eight heart canes.  Two of the paperweights have the original House of Goebel label.  The yellow paperweight does not have a label, but I have seen identical paperweights with the label, so it is from the same maker.   Note:  All three paperweights have minor nicks and scratches.  I am offering them for a bargain price.  These paperweight were made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy.  Venetian glass making dates back centuries and the Venetians are given credit for the earliest millefiori canes and paperweights in 1840s.  More recently, paperweight making was revived in the 1930s and again in the 1960s.  I believe the House of Goebel is an importer but have been unable to find any additional information.   Small Size:  All three are small, ranging from just under 2" to just over 2 1/8" diameter and from 1 1/2" to 1 3/5" high.  The bottoms are ground flat.  Condition:   All three have minor nicks and scratches.  Offered at a bargain price for the three.   Signature:  Unsigned but I guarantee that these were made on the island of Murano.  For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:  Large picture of the paperweights Blue paperweight Yellow paperweight Red paperweight Profile view Bottoms SOLD.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2766	Medium Murano Footed Faceted Closepack Millefiori Paperweight.   circa 1970-1990.  A unusual Murano footed and faceted closepack millefiori paperweight.  The closepack millefiori design consists of a variety of millefiori canes including complex canes.  The design is on a gold or aventurine ground.  There are six side facets and a top facet.  The side facets are concave and the top facet is flat.  An unusual design as the addition of a foot is rare in Murano weights.  The foot is finished with a grid pattern.  A high quality paperweight.  Large Size:  2 3/4" diameter by 1 3/4" high.  There are six concave side facets and a flat top facet.  The bottom is finished with a molded grid pattern.  Condition:  Very good condition.  It does, however, a tiny chip on the edge of the foot (as shown in the picture below).  Signature:  Unsigned, but I guarantee that this is a paperweight from the island of Murano in Venice, Italy.  Execution:  Excellent execution.  The design is balanced and well executed.  The design is well centered within the facets.  For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:  Large picture of the paperweight Closeup view Profile view Base with aventurine ground Chip at edge of base SOLD.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image

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