French Cobalt Overlay Millefiori Paperweight
Updated September 5, 2026
| Lot number | 2 |
| Estimate | 200.00 - 450.00 USD |
| Auction | LR Antiques Estate Liquidators Gentleman's Collector Auction |
| Date | September 13, 2026 at 8:27 PM CDT |
| Auction house | LR Antiques |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
Antique French art glass paperweight featuring a rich cobalt blue over white double-overlay body with a mushroom form. Decorated with a colorful millefiori tuft motif beneath the dome. The weight is finely cut with a wide top, four side panels, and six bottom facets, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. An illegible script signature is present on the side. A beautiful example of 19th-century French paperweight artistry, likely produced by one of the renowned French glasshouses. Origin: Probably France Date: Circa 1850–1880 Material: Hand-blown, double-overlay art glass Decoration: Millefiori tuft Color: Cobalt blue over white Cut: Wide top, 4 side facets, 6 bottom facets Signature: Illegible script on side Dimensions: 3¼ in. diameter × 2¾ in. high Condition: Excellent antique condition. No box
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