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Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production.

1845-1860 - Classic period
1920-1934 - Dupont period
1953-2001 - Modern period

This classification is definitely an over simplification. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Baccarat continued to make paperweights after the classic period, but little is known about the extent of the product line or who made the paperweights. What is known is that by 1910, the offering in the catalog had dwindled to pansy paperweights, simple open concentric paperweights, and rock paperweights. Popular lore attributes 1920-1934 Baccarat paperweights to a Mr. Dupont, who supposedly was the last worker at Baccarat to know the secrets of paperweight making. These paperweights were sold at a Baccarat retail shop in Paris. No collector or scholar ever met Mr. Dupont although at least one visited the Baccarat factory and asked to meet with him. The weights stopped appearing in the shop in 1934.

New research of the Baccarat archives has identified the actual makers during the Dupont period as Joseph Boyé (1877-1948) and Louis Idoux (1882-1941). Boyé is recorded as the maker of millefiori canes and millefiori paperweights during this period (1920-1934). Very little is known about Mr. Boyé, but there is enough similarity in the millefiori canes to suggest that he had access to the original molds or some of the original millefiori canes from the classic period. He later trained another glassworker, Georges Brocard, to make open concentric paperweights in 1946. Armed with this knowledge, Brocard was influential in the revival of paperweight making at Baccarat in the 1950s. Louis Idoux is recorded as making the Baccarat pansy paperweights during the 1920-1934 period.

In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002.

You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in the new book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall.

You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in the books:

If you are interested in purchasing any of these paperweights, e-mail me at: aport@paperweights.com

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4253	Antique Baccarat Miniature Double Clematis with Two Buds Paperweight. circa 1845-1860. A wonderful miniature light blue double clematis paperweight with two buds. The white stardust center has a red bulls eye in the center. The flower is complete with a stem and five green leaves. The design is placed over a clear ground. The paperweight is unsigned but I guarantee that this is a genuine Baccarat millefiori paperweight from the classic period 1845-1860. A unique addition to any collection of miniature paperweights. Great color. Note: There are some tiny dark specks of dirt on the surface of the clear ground layer. These are in the glass and from when the paperweight was made. One picture is marked to point out this flaw. Note on white glare: Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the lights. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1900-1934 - Dupont period 1953 - on - Modern period This classification is definitely an over simplification as it is likely that Baccarat made some paperweights on and off through most of 19th century. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Pansy weights and rock weights continued in production until much later. Some paperweights are identified as Dupont period and were made at the end of the 19th Century or early in the 20th century. Miniature size: Just under 1 15/16" diameter by just over 1 7/16" high. The bottom is ground concave. Condition: Excellent condition. No scratches, chips, or cracks were found on inspection. There are some tiny dark specks of dirt on the surface of the clear ground layer. These are in the glass and from when the paperweight was made. Signature: Unsigned but I guarantee that this is a genuine Baccarat millefiori paperweight from the classic period 1845-1860. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Closeup Profile Dirt on ground layer (inside the glass) Side view Another view Base $995 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
6252	Rare 1971 Baccarat Yellow Flower with Two Buds Paperweight. dated 1971. This delicate yellow and red flower paperweight is an early example of Baccarat's modern lampwork paperweight production. The flower has six pale yellow and red petals plus two yellow and red buds. There is also a green stem and green sepals on the buds. There is a complex millefiori cane in the center of the flower. The design is placed over a transparent blue ground. It is signed with a Baccarat signature cane "B 1971" near the stem of the flower and also signed again on the base with two etched Baccarat logos, the number "163" and the year "1971". In spite of the number 163, I believe this is a prototype to show how a limited edition paperweight of this design might look and not an actual production item. An exciting find for any collector of Baccarat paperweights. According to Paul Dunlop, Baccarat made their first modern lampwork paperweights in 1969 and 1970. The first lampwork paperweights were not limited editions and there were a number of experimental designs in the early 1970s. This design is not shown in Dunlop's book on Baccarat. So clearly Baccarat was experimenting with the design and probably never made more than a few dozen. Note on condition: This paperweight has deep scratches on the base but not on the body. I found one tiny pinprick on the side of the body. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1900-1934 - Dupont period 1953 - on - Modern period This classification is definitely an over simplification as it is likely that Baccarat made some paperweights on and off through most of 19th century. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Pansy weights and rock weights continued in production until much later. Some paperweights are identified as Dupont period and were made at the end of the 19th Century or early in the 20th century. Large size: 3 1/4" diameter by 2 3/16" high. The bottom is polished flat. Condition: Very good condition although with deep scratches on the base. I found one tiny pinprick on the side of the body. Signature: It is signed with a Baccarat signature cane "B 1971" near the stem of the flower and also signed again on the base with two etched Baccarat logos, an edition number "163" and the year "1971". For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Closeup Profile Signature cane Signature on base Side view Another side view Base $225 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
3506	Antique Baccarat Miniature Single Clematis with Millefiori Garland Paperweight. circa 1845-1860. Antique Baccarat miniature red/orange single clematis with six ribbed petals, five leaves, and a stem. The center of the flower is a complex millefiori cane with two rings of white star shaped canes arranged around a red bulls-eye cane. The clematis is surrounded by an outer garland of alternating ten white and ten blue and white complex millefiori canes. The white canes in the garland match the cane at the center of the clematis flower. The blue and white canes have a ring of arrowhead canes around a Baccarat star cane. The design is placed over a clear ground and finished with a Baccarat star cut on the base. The paperweight is unsigned but I guarantee that this is a genuine Baccarat millefiori paperweight from the classic period 1845-1860. A unique addition to any collection of miniature paperweights. Great color. Note: The flower is noticeably off-center in this paperweight. Note on white glare: Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the lights. According to Paul Dunlop in Baccarat Paperweights: two centuries of beauty, the single clematis is much rarer than the double clematis. Miniature Size: 1 15/16" diameter by just under 1 7/16" high. The bottom is ground slightly concave and is finished with a Baccarat star. Condition: Excellent condition. There is a slight amount of wear on the base, but no other scratches, chips, or cracks were found on inspection. The flower is off-center. Signature: Unsigned but I guarantee that this is a genuine Baccarat millefiori paperweight from the classic period 1845-1860. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Closeup view Profile View Star cut on base Side view New Price $995 (was $1,750) postage paid in the US. US sales only for this paperweight. Delivery will require a signature. Click on the picture to see a larger image. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1900-1934 - Dupont period 1953 - on - Modern period This classification is definitely an over simplification as it is likely that Baccarat made some paperweights on and off through most of 19th century. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Pansy weights and rock weights continued in production until much later. Some paperweights are identified as Dupont period and were made at the end of the 19th Century or early in the 20th century.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
3547	Baccarat 1987 Special Edition Double Trefoil Millefiori Paperweight. dated 1987. This modern millefiori paperweight features a double trefoil design with a concentric pattern in the center. It has two interlaced three lobe garlands of amber and burgundy. The concentric design has green and amber circles. The design is placed on a pale yellow lace ground. This was one of the special paperweights featured in Baccarat's 1987 annual brochure. It was made in this color arrangement only in 1987. It is signed with a Baccarat's complex "B 1987" signature / date cane in the design. This paperweight is also signed on the base with an acid etched Baccarat mark along with the engraved year (1987) and edition number (64). A fantastic paperweight. Note: After extensive research in the Baccarat archives, Paul Dunlop concluded that from 1986 to 1989, Baccarat made special editions of four designs using a different color scheme each year. For example, the double trefoil was made in each of the four years, but with a different color scheme each year. These designs were featured in the annual brochure for each year and were numbered sequentially. Although the edition size was not known he estimated that about 200 of each design were made. Large Size: Just under 3 3/16" diameter by 2 3/8" high. The base is polished flat. Signature: The paperweight is signed with Baccarat's complex signature cane "B 1987" in the design. It also has an acid etched Baccarat mark on the base along with the engraved year (1987) and edition number (64). Condition: Excellent condition. With the exception of light wear on the base, no cracks, chips, or scratches were found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Signature cane "B 1987" Baccarat logo, date, and edition number on base Closeup Profile Side view Base $465 postage paid in the US. Added 4/22/2022. For more information about Baccarat paperweights, see my Baccarat Paperweights Web Page Click on the picture to see a larger image. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1920-1934 - Dupont period 1953-2002 - Modern period This classification is definitely an over simplification. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Baccarat continued to make paperweights after the classic period, but little is known about the extent of the product line or who made the paperweights. What is known is that by 1910, the offering in the catalog had dwindled to pansy paperweights, simple open concentric paperweights, and rock paperweights. Popular lore attributes 1920-1934 Baccarat paperweights to a Mr. Dupont, who supposedly was the last worker at Baccarat to know the secrets of paperweight making. These paperweights were sold at a Baccarat retail shop in Paris. No collector or scholar ever met Mr. Dupont although at least one visited the Baccarat factory and asked to meet with him. The weights stopped appearing in the shop in 1934. In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in the new book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2643	Large Faceted Baccarat Limited Edition Fruit Basket Paperweight. dated 1976. Classical design with a lampwork basket of fruit set over an opaque white milk glass ground. The basket is filled with luscious strawberries with leaves attached. It is signed with a Baccarat signature cane "B 1976" and also signed again on the base with the Baccarat logo. The paperweight is faceted with a large concave top facet and six smaller concave side facets. Perfect execution. This design was produced only in 1976 in a limited edition of 300 paperweights. This is number 57 in that series. There is a signature cane "B 1976" shown in the pictures. The base has the acid etched Baccarat logo plus it is engraved with the year (1976), the edition number (57) and the size of the series (300). It is unusual to find a Baccarat paperweight with a white opaque ground as they produced very few designs with this choice of ground. It works perfectly as a contrast to the delicate fruit basket. Baccarat originally suggested a retail price of $3,542 for this paperweight, but my price is much lower. Large size: 3 1/16" diameter by 1 7/8" high. The base is polished flat. Faceted with a large top facet and six side facets. All the facets are concave. Condition: Excellent condition. There are some scratches on the base, but no other wear or damage was found on inspection. No cracks, chips, or scratches on the body. Signature: Made by Baccarat in France in 1976. Signed in cane and on the base. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Closeup Profile Side view Signature cane Baccarat logo, date (1976), edition number and size (57/300) on base Base $295 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1920-1934 - Dupont period 1953-2002 - Modern period This classification is definitely an over simplification. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Baccarat continued to make paperweights after the classic period, but little is known about the extent of the product line or who made the paperweights. What is known is that by 1910, the offering in the catalog had dwindled to pansy paperweights, simple open concentric paperweights, and rock paperweights. Popular lore attributes 1920-1934 Baccarat paperweights to a Mr. Dupont, who supposedly was the last worker at Baccarat to know the secrets of paperweight making. These paperweights were sold at a Baccarat retail shop in Paris. No collector or scholar ever met Mr. Dupont although at least one visited the Baccarat factory and asked to meet with him. The weights stopped appearing in the shop in 1934. In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in the new book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
3649	Rare Early Baccarat Pink Flower with Bud Paperweight with Garland. circa 1969-1970. This delicate pink and white flower paperweight is an early example of Baccarat's modern lampwork paperweight production. The eight petaled flower has a bud, leaves, and a stem. The design is surrounded by a garland of complex yellow and red millefiori canes and placed over a clear ground. The paperweight is faceted with a top facet and six side facets. The base is finished with a star cut. There is no signature cane but there is an etched Baccarat logo on the edge of the base. I believe this is a prototype to show how modern lampwork production might look and not an actual production item. An exciting find for any collector of Baccarat paperweights. According to Paul Dunlop, Baccarat made their first modern lampwork paperweights in 1969 and 1970. The first lampwork paperweights were not limited editions and there were a number of experimental designs in the early 1970s. This design is not shown in Dunlop's book on Baccarat. So clearly Baccarat was experimenting with the design and probably never made more than a few dozen. Note on condition: The paperweight has dirt on some of the lampwork and also in the glass. Otherwise it is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or scratches. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1900-1934 - Dupont period 1953 - on - Modern period This classification is definitely an over simplification as it is likely that Baccarat made some paperweights on and off through most of 19th century. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Pansy weights and rock weights continued in production until much later. Some paperweights are identified as Dupont period and were made at the end of the 19th Century or early in the 20th century. Large size: Just over 3" diameter by 1 9/16" high. The bottom is polished flat and finished with a star cut. The paperweight is faceted with a top facet and six side facets. Condition: The paperweight has dirt on some of the lampwork and also in the glass. Otherwise it is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or scratches. Signature: There is no signature cane but there is an etched Baccarat logo on the edge of the base. I guarantee that this is a genuine Baccarat product. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Closeup Profile Signature on base Side view Another side view Star Cut on base Base SOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2530	Magnum Baccarat Eight Row 1988 Close Concentric Millefiori Paperweight. dated 1988. This magnificent close concentric millefiori paperweight has eight rings or rows with the outer ring pulled down to the center of the base to form a stave basket. Baccarat made this design in 1988 and it has an edition number of 60, but no edition size. The paperweight is signed in the design with Baccarat's complex signature / date cane "B 1988" in the next to the last ring. It also has an acid etched Baccarat mark on the base along with the year (1988) and edition number (60). One of the best of the Baccarat concentric paperweights. Large and showy with great color. Note on edition size: According to Paul Dunlop, this design is not a limited edition and the number made is unknown. This design is shown on page 211 of Dunlop's book on Baccarat and is one of four numbered edition designs. In 1988 all four numbered editions featured a green color. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in his book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. Large size: Just under 3 1/4" diameter by just under 2 7/16" high. The base is polished flat. Signature: The paperweight is signed with Baccarat's complex signature / date cane "B 1988" in the next to the last outer ring. In addition it is signed with the acid etched Baccarat mark on the base along with the the year (1988) and edition number (60). Condition: Excellent condition. One tiny pinprick on the side. Some scratches on the base. No other chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Signature cane Signature on base Closeup Side view Another view Top view Base $495 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
6241	Baccarat 1974 Gridel Series Millefiori Pelican Limited Edition Paperweight. dated 1974. This modern millefiori paperweight features a large central black Gridel pelican silhouette on a white background with a dark blue surround. The pelican cane is set in the center of a concentric design with five rings of millefiori canes. The rings are light blue, green, a ring of all 18 Gridel canes, a red ring, and another blue ring on the outside. There is a lace ground underneath the design. Baccarat's complex signature / date cane "B 1974" is in the red ring. The pelican appears twice, once in the center and a smaller pelican facing left at 11 o'clock. This design was released in 1974 in a limited edition of 350 pieces. This is number 308 in that edition. This paperweight is also signed on the base with two acid etched Baccarat marks along with the year (1974) and edition number (308). A fantastic paperweight. Note on execution: There are several millefiori canes in the outer blue ring that are slightly out of place leaving gaps. This happened during encasement and is a manufacturing flaw, not damage. The paperweight has no chips, no cracks, no scratches, and no wear on the base. Offered at a reduced price. According to the literature, this design was released in 1974 in a limited edition of 240 pieces. However, this example is numbered 308, which needs some explanation. I believe that Baccarat decided to increase the edition size after the 1974 production started. They probably increased it to 350 which matches the size of the 1973 designs and also all later years (1975 and later). The only other explanation is that they mixed several designs when numbering the paperweights. This seems unlikely since early copies of the pelican in that year had the engraved edition size (e.g., 189/240) on the base and only the higher numbers had a single number. Or they just messed up. Take your choice. The same numbering discrepancy occurred with the swan issued in 1974. As far as I know, no other Gridel weights have this discrepancy. In 1846 Baccarat introduced the popular Gridel figures in their closepack millefiori paperweights. It was named after Emil Gridel, the nephew of Jean-Baptiste Toussaint the general manager of Baccarat. Toussaint saw Gridel making paper cutouts of animals and saw an opportunity to incorporate these silhouettes in millefiori paperweights. From 1971 to 1979 Baccarat issued a modern Gridel series of millefiori paperweights based on eighteen Gridel figures. Each paperweight has a large Gridel figure in the center with smaller versions of the other figures included in the design. There are variations in orientation and color as well as the types of canes in each design and it is possible to amass a very large collection covering just this series. Large size: Just over 2 15/16" diameter by 2" high. The base is polished flat. Signature: The paperweight is signed with Baccarat's complex signature cane "B 1974" in the design. It also has two acid etched Baccarat marks on the base along with the year (1974) and edition number (308). Condition: Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection. There are several millefiori canes in the outer blue ring that are slightly out of place leaving gaps. This happened during encasement and is a manufacturing flaw, not damage. Offered at a reduced price. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Closeup Profile Baccarat logos, date, and edition number on base Better image of edition number "308" Signature cane "B 1974" Side view Base $275 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
4644	Unique Baccarat 1964 JFK Sulphide Double Overlay Paperweight. dated 1963, issued 1964. This modern Baccarat sulphide paperweight features a large three dimensional figure of President John F. Kennedy. Even though it is dated 1963, I believe it wasn't issued until 1964 after Kennedy was assassinated. The sulphide figure was designed by Albert David. It has a cobalt blue and white overlay with a red base. The paperweight is faceted with one large top facet and five side facets. The overlay has an unusual cutting with half-circle notches between each facet. Only 201 copies were made with this color combination, but the cutting may be unique. It is signed on the edge of the sulphide "A. DAVID 63" and has an acid etched Baccarat logo / mark on the base. An extra nice example. Paul Dunlop provides a detailed study of the variations on this paperweight. This paperweight was made in several formats, including 308 overlays and 3,572 non-overlays. Of the overlays, 201 were like the example shown here with a red uncut base and a blue and white overlay. However not all of the 201 will have the same cutting on the double overlay as the glass workers at Baccarat were given some artistic freedom to vary the cutting. 35 more were finished with a star cut on the base. And 72 were made with a blue base and a red and white overlay. There were nine different formats for the 3,572 non-overlay versions. An additional 314 non-overlay weights with an amethyst base were issued in a memorial edition. Sulphides are cast objects (animals, flowers, people) made of a ceramic material that has properties similar to the surrounding glass. They are normally white, but are also sometimes colored or even painted. The objects are cast in a mold that copied or made directly from a medallion, coin or sculpture. The finest French sulphides are cast in a mold made by a skilled artist. Sometimes a sulphide will have a silvery appearance due to a thin layer of trapped bubbles between the glass and the sulphide itself. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in his book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. Albert David (1896 - 1970) was a French sculptor and ceramist who studied under Jean Boucher at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. David exhibited in Paris at the Salon of the Société des Artistes Français, Salon d'Automne and the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs. He received an honorable mention in 1921, a gold medal at the 1937 Exposition Universelle and a third-class medal in 1938. His work was entered in the Art competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics, but he did not win a medal. In 1938, he was was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. He was particularly known for his flat reliefs and war memorials and also his pottery. In addition, he also designed plaques and medals. David served as an official sculptor for the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint), a government-owned institution responsible for producing France's coins. During the 1960s he designed sulphides for Baccarat, some of which were produced after his death in 1970. Large Size: 3 1/8" diameter by just over 2 1/8" high. The base is polished flat is faceted with one large top facet and five side facets. Signature: The paperweight is signed on the edge of the sulphide "A. DAVID 63" and has an acid etched Baccarat mark / logo on the base Condition: There is a 1/2" scratch on the base next to the Baccarat mark / logo. There is also other wear and faint scratches on the base. Otherwise it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection.. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Side view Profile Closeup A. DAVID 63 signature on sulphide Baccarat logo / mark on base & scratch Base $235 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
5483	Baccarat 1971 Gridel Series Magnum Millefiori Rooster Limited Edition Paperweight. dated 1971. This modern millefiori paperweight features a large central black Gridel rooster silhouette facing left on a white background. The rooster cane is set in the center of a concentric design with four rings of millefiori canes, including a ring of all 18 Gridel canes. The design is set on a lace ground. Baccarat's complex signature / date cane "B 1971" is in the third ring at 3 o'clock. The rooster appears twice, once in the center and a smaller one facing right at 2 o'clock. This design was released in 1971 in a limited edition of 1,200 pieces. This is number 519 in that edition. This paperweight is also signed on the base with two acid etched Baccarat marks along with the year (1971) and edition number (519). The year is hard to read on the base as it was engraved on top of one of the Baccarat marks. I show several pictures of this signature taken from different angles. An extra large example. Note: I now have many more of the modern Gridel series available for sale. There are 18 designs in the Gridel series. Please let me know if you would like to purchase a different modern Gridel paperweight. Also, please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the lights. In 1846 Baccarat introduced the popular Gridel figures in their closepack millefiori paperweights. It was named after Emil Gridel, the nephew of Jean-Baptiste Toussaint the general manager of Baccarat. Toussaint saw Gridel making paper cutouts of animals and saw an opportunity to incorporate these silhouettes in millefiori paperweights. From 1971 to 1979 Baccarat issued a modern Gridel series of millefiori paperweights based on eighteen Gridel figures. Each paperweight has a large Gridel figure in the center with smaller versions of the other figures included in the design. There are variations in orientation and color as well as the types of canes in each design and it is possible to amass a very large collection covering just this series. Very large size: Just over 3 3/8" diameter by 2 1/16" high. The base is polished flat. The profile is slightly flat. Signature: The paperweight is signed with Baccarat's complex signature cane "B 1971" in the design. It also has two acid etched Baccarat marks on the base along with the year (1971) and edition number (519). The year is hard to read on the base as it was engraved on top of one of the Baccarat marks. I show several pictures of this signature taken from different angles. Condition: Excellent condition. There are some scratches on the base, but no other cracks, chips, or scratches found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Closeup Profile Signature cane "B 1971" Baccarat logo, year, and edition number on base (year is hard to read) Another view of the signature showing the year more clearly Another view showing the year more clearly and the second Baccarat logo on the left side of base Side view Base $395 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
6434	Baccarat 1972 Millefiori Circlet Paperweight. dated 1972. This modern millefiori paperweight features a colorful arrangement of six circlets around a central circlet. Each circlet consists of a circle of millefiori with another millefiori cane in the center. The design is place on a white lace ground. The paperweight is signed with a Baccarat's complex "B 1972" signature / date cane in the design. This paperweight is also signed on the base with two acid etched Baccarat marks along with the engraved year (1972) and edition number (445). A fantastic paperweight. Note on limited editions vs numbered editions: After extensive research in the Baccarat archives, Paul Dunlop concluded that popular designs like this were numbered editions, but not limited editions. Baccarat made them in more than one year as sales demanded and numbered the production sequentially. I am not entirely in agreement, but I am content to adopt Dunlop's terminology and refer to this as a numbered 1972 edition. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in his book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. Large Size: 3" diameter by 2 1/4" high. The base is polished flat. Signature: The paperweight is signed with Baccarat's complex signature cane "B 1972" in the design. It also has two copies of the acid etched Baccarat mark on the base along with the engraved year (1972) and edition number (445). The edition number is difficult to read. Condition: Excellent condition. With the exception of some scratches on the base, no cracks, chips, or scratches were found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Signature cane "B 1972" Baccarat logo twice, date, and edition number on base Closeup Profile Side view Base $295 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2992	Baccarat 1971 Millefiori Mushroom Double Overlay Paperweight. dated 1971. This modern millefiori paperweight features a wonderful seven row concentric millefiori design with design pulled down to the base to form a slender stem, completing the mushroom form. The two outer rings are somehow arranged to alternate when viewed from the base resulting in a stunning spiral pattern. The design is placed over clear crystal and finished with a red and white double overlay. It is signed with a Baccarat complex "B1971" signature / date cane in the outer ring. This paperweight is also signed twice on the base with an acid etched Baccarat mark along with the engraved year (1971) and edition number (103). The red over white overlay is faceted with one large top facet and six side facets. The base is cut with a complex star pattern that is flat in the center. A fantastic paperweight. A mushroom paperweight is one that contains an upright, mushroom shaped tuft of millefiori canes. Below the tuft at the top, the canes are pulled down to form a stem. Typically the top is either a closepacked design or a close concentric design. Sometimes, especially with antique paperweights, a torsade is added surrounding the stem of the mushroom. Millefiori mushroom paperweights like this are among the most difficult paperweights to make. Add the double overlay and you have an extremely challenging and desirable paperweight. Note on number of rows or rings: This design has either six or seven rows, depending on whether you count the very first ring around the single center cane. I have chosen to count the inner ring to be consistent with past listings. Note on limited editions: After extensive research in the Baccarat archives, Paul Dunlop concluded that popular designs like this were numbered editions, but not limited editions. Baccarat made them in more than one year as sales demanded and numbered the production sequentially. I am not entirely in agreement, but I am content to adopt Dunlop's terminology and refer to this as a numbered 1971 edition. I believe Baccarat intended to limit production of challenging designs like this double overlay mushroom. The records, if any, remain to be found. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in his book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. Large size: 2 15/16" diameter by just under 2" high. The base is cut with a complex star pattern that is flat in the center. The paperweight is faceted with one large top facet and a six side facets. Signature: Signed with a complex "B 1971" signature / date cane in the outer ring. This paperweight is also signed twice on the base with an acid etched Baccarat mark along with the engraved year (1971) and edition number (103). Condition: Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Top view Signature cane Signature on base Profile Alternating pattern when viewed from base Closeup Base $495 postage paid in the US. Added 7/29/2023 For more information about Baccarat paperweights, see my Baccarat Paperweights Web Page Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
4856	Baccarat 1976 Gridel Series Magnum Millefiori White Monkey Limited Edition Paperweight. dated 1976. This modern millefiori paperweight features a large central Gridel white monkey silhouette on a black background surrounded by a ring of white canes. The white monkey cane is set in the center of a paneled pattern with six panels of blue and green millefiori and surrounded by a ring of identical green canes. The panels are divided by rays of smaller Gridel canes plus Baccarat's complex signature / date cane "B 1976". Each ray contains three Gridel canes, with the exception of one ray which contains two Gridel canes plus the signature / date cane. The design is set on a translucent white ground. This design was released in 1976 in a limited edition of 350 pieces. This is number 186 in that edition. This paperweight is also signed on the base with an acid etched Baccarat mark along with the year (1976) and edition number (186). A fantastic paperweight. Note: I now have many more of the modern Gridel series available for sale. There are 18 designs in the Gridel series. Please let me know if you would like to purchase a different modern Gridel paperweight. Also, please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the lights. In 1846 Baccarat introduced the popular Gridel figures in their closepack millefiori paperweights. It was named after Emil Gridel, the nephew of Jean-Baptiste Toussaint the general manager of Baccarat. Toussaint saw Gridel making paper cutouts of animals and saw an opportunity to incorporate these silhouettes in millefiori paperweights. From 1971 to 1979 Baccarat issued a modern Gridel series of millefiori paperweights based on eighteen Gridel figures. Each paperweight has a large Gridel figure in the center with smaller versions of the other figures included in the design. There are variations in orientation and color as well as the types of canes in each design and it is possible to amass a very large collection covering just this series. Very Large Size: Just under 3 7/16" diameter by just under 2 5/16" high. The base is ground flat. Signature: The paperweight is signed with Baccarat's complex signature cane "B 1976" in the design. It also has one acid etched Baccarat mark on the base along with the year (1976) and edition number (186). Condition: Excellent condition. There is some minor wear on the base, but no other cracks, chips, or scratches found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Closeup Profile Baccarat logo, date, and edition number on base Signature cane "B 1976" Side view Base $395 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
3539	Baccarat 1974 Limited Edition Frog on a Pond Paperweight. dated 1974. This modern lampwork paperweight features a green frog with red stripes on a transparent green pond. There is a nearby lily pad and some rocks on the surface. It is signed with a Baccarat "B 1974" complex signature / date cane in the design. This paperweight is also signed on the base with two acid etched Baccarat marks along with the engraved year (1974), edition number (163), and the edition size (240). A fantastic design from Baccarat. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. In 1952, Paul Jokelson approached Baccarat with the idea of making sulphide paperweights again. In 1953 Baccarat resumed paperweight production with a series of sulphide paperweights the first of which were the unsuccessful Eisenhower sulphide followed by the Queen Elizabeth coronation sulphide. Millefiori paperweight production was resumed in 1957 and lampwork paperweights were re-introduced in the early 1970s. Baccarat stopped making this type of fine glass paperweights in 2002. You can read more about the Baccarat paperweights in his book Baccarat Paperweights - two centuries of beauty by Paul Dunlop or one of the older books on paperweights in general, such as The Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights by Paul Hollister or World Paperweights by Robert Hall. Large size: Just over 2 13/16" diameter by 1 15/16" high. The base is polished concave. Signature: The paperweight is signed with a Baccarat "B 1974" complex signature / date cane in the design. This paperweight is also signed on the base with two acid etched Baccarat marks along with the engraved year (1974), edition number (163), and the edition size (240). Condition: Excellent condition. With the exception of very light wear on the base, no cracks, chips, or scratches were found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Closeup Baccarat logos, date, edition number, and edition size on base Signature cane Profile Another view Still another view Side view Base SOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
1377	Baccarat 1988 Four Row Open Concentric Millefiori Paperweight. dated 1988. This paperweight has an open concentric design with four rows of colorful millefiori around a central millefiori cane. The design is placed over a clear ground. It is signed with an etched Baccarat logo on the base. It also has a Baccarat "B1988" signature / date cane in the outermost row. A fantastic example of a modern open concentric from Baccarat. Baccarat was founded in 1776 in Alsace-Lorraine with the name of Verrerie de Sainte Anne. The original location was near the town of Baccarat. Today the firm is known as Compagnie des Cristalleries de Baccarat. Most collectors refer to three periods of Baccarat paperweight production. 1845-1860 - Classic period 1900-1934 - Dupont period 1953 - on - Modern period This classification is definitely an over simplification as it is likely that Baccarat made some paperweights on and off through most of 19th century. The best millefiori and lampwork paperweights were made during the classic period (1845-1860). Pansy weights and rock weights continued in production until much later. Some paperweights are identified as Dupont period and were made at the end of the 19th Century or early in the 20th century. Baccarat started making modern millefiori paperweights in 1957. According to Paul Dunlop ( Baccarat Paperweights: Two Centuries of Beauty ), Baccarat started making the modern spaced millefiori paperweights on muslin or lace in 1958 and continued making undated examples until the limited editions were started in 1970. The exception is 1964 when special versions were produced for Baccarat's 200th anniversary. Size: 2 11/16” diameter by 2 1/16” high. The base is polished flat. Signature: Made by Baccarat in France. Signed on the base with an etched Baccarat logo. It also has a Baccarat "B1988" signature / date cane in the outermost row. Condition: Excellent condition. No cracks, chips, or scratches found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Closeup Baccarat "B1988" signature / date cane Baccarat logo on the base Base Side view Profile view $285 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
4850	Magnum Baccarat 1975 Gridel Series Pheasant Concentric Millefiori Limited Edition Paperweight. dated 1975. This modern three ring concentric millefiori paperweight features a large white pheasant silhouette on a black background in the center. This large center cane is surrounded by a circle of yellow millefiori canes. The middle ring of canes has seventeen small Gridel canes plus a Baccarat "B 1975" signature / date cane. The pheasant Gridel appears only in the center, not in the middle ring. The design is set on a transparent blue ground. In addition to the Baccarat signature / date cane, this paperweight has an acid etched Baccarat mark on the base along with the engraved year (1975) and engraved edition number (46). This is a nice balanced design. A beautiful addition to any collection of Baccarat paperweights. This design was released in 1975 in a limited edition of 350 pieces. This is number 46 in that series. There is a signature / date cane "B 1975" shown in the pictures. The base has an acid etched Baccarat logo plus it is engraved with the year (1975) and the edition number (46). Note on repricing: This paperweight has a tiny circular fracture mark on the base next to the number "9" in "1975". Perhaps this happened when the 1975 was engraved. I have reduced the price by $100 from the previous price. Note: I now have many more of the modern Gridel series available for sale. There are 18 designs in the Gridel series. Please let me know if you would like to purchase a different modern Gridel paperweight. Also, please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the lights. In 1846 Baccarat introduced the popular Gridel figures in their closepack millefiori paperweights. It was named after Emil Gridel, the nephew of Jean-Baptiste Toussaint the general manager of Baccarat. Toussaint saw Gridel making paper cutouts of animals and saw an opportunity to incorporate these silhouettes in millefiori paperweights. From 1971 to 1979 Baccarat issued a modern Gridel series of millefiori paperweights based on eighteen Gridel figures. Each paperweight has a large Gridel figure in the center with smaller versions of the other figures included in the design. There are variations in orientation and color as well as the types of canes in each design and it is possible to amass a very large collection covering just this series. Very large size: 3 3/16" diameter by 2 3/8" high. The base is ground flat. Signature: This paperweight is signed with Baccarat's complex signature / date cane "B 1975" in the design. It also has an acid etched Baccarat mark on the base along with the engraved year (1975) and engraved edition number (46). Condition: Very good condition. There is a tiny circular fracture mark on the base next to the number "9" in "1975". Perhaps this happened when the 1975 was engraved. There are some other minor scratches on the base, but no other cracks, chips, or scratches found on inspection. Price reduced by $100 for this minor flaw. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture Signature cane "B 1975" Signature on base with etched Baccarat logo, engraved edition number "46", and engraved "1975"- note circular fracture next to "9" Closeup Profile Side view Base New Price $275 (was $375) postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image