Paperweight c. 1848 - 1855

This "Paperweight" is a fine example of millefiori glass, a technique popular in the 19th century. The Compagnie de Saint Louis, a French glassmaking company, created this intricate work by arranging colorful glass rods into floral patterns and then fusing them together. The resulting paperweight, featuring a butterfly and delicate flowers, showcases the beauty and skill of the millefiori technique. This paperweight is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity of glassmakers in 19th-century France.