Paperweight c. 1848 - 1855

This "Paperweight" is a beautiful example of 19th-century glassmaking, created by the renowned Baccarat Glassworks in France sometime between 1848 and 1855. The paperweight, a clear glass sphere, features a delicate floral design of pansies with green leaves, crafted using the intricate millefiori technique, where colored glass rods are fused together to create patterns. This particular example showcases the artistry and technical skill of the Baccarat Glassworks and is a testament to the beauty of decorative glass art.