Paperweight c. 1848 - 1855

This "Paperweight" was created by the Baccarat Glassworks, a renowned French glassmaker, sometime between 1848 and 1855. The paperweight features a delicate blue flower with green leaves enclosed within a clear glass sphere. The outer rim of the sphere is decorated with colorful millefiori, a technique that uses rods of colored glass fused together to create intricate patterns. The intricate details and delicate design of this paperweight demonstrate the skill and artistry of the Baccarat Glassworks during the mid-19th century.