Being offered here is an antique paperweight made ca. Jasper grounds - a St Louis speciality - were made from variously-coloured pulverized glass - here, a glowing purplish/red tone.
Filling the centre is a large composite millefiori cane with 2-rings of pale-green/pale-orange & white canes around a blue/white/red floret. (There is a small bubble in the jasper ground near the centre cane). The small weight has a polished, concave base with a wide wear rim.
Top condition: no cracks, chips, bruises or fleabites Measurements: D: 54mm (2 1/8"); H: 39mm (1 1/2"). Additional Information: The articles I sell are mostly antique or pre-owned. I endeavour to be as accurate as possible in my Condition descriptions, however antique or vintage items will show some signs of age - there may be minor imperfections (bubbles for instance or minor scratches on the base) which are not specifically mentioned in the description. The item "Antique St Louis Paperweight Single Cane on Jasper" is in sale since Sunday, March 06, 2016. This item is in the category "Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Paperweights". The seller is "pw42" and is located in Derbyshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.