Paperweight c. 1845 - 1860

This "Paperweight" was created in the mid 19th century by Compagnie de Saint Louis, a prominent glassmaking company in France. The paperweight features a deep blue background with a delicate depiction of white and red flowers in relief, a popular technique in glassmaking during this period. It is a small, but beautifully crafted piece of decorative art and a testament to the skilled artisans of the time. It is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.