Baccarat 1988 Four Row Open Concentric Millefiori Paperweight

Description: Baccarat 1988 Four Row Open Concentric Millefiori Paperweight 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.Please Note: The stand shown in the pictures is not included with the paperweight. It is shown for illustration only.Note on white glare: Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the light.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.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 periodThis 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. Allan's Paperweights is owned by Allan Port. If you have any questions, please click the "paperweights" link under seller information and then contact seller. Please check out my other eBay auctions or visit my eBay Store. Free shipping in the US. If you are outside the US, please review the cost of postage. If in doubt, please check with me first. I ship to most countries. If you are blocked from bidding, please contact me and I will add your eBay user name to the allowed bidders list. If you would like a different shipping option, please contact me before paying the invoice. Full value will be declared for customs purposes. Please do not ask me to declare this a gift. The buyer is responsible for any customs fees, VAT fees, or handling charges imposed by your country's customs services.

Price: 375 USD

Location: Wellesley, Massachusetts

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