Paperweight 1849 - 1880

"Paperweight" is a 19th-century glass paperweight crafted by the New England Glass Company. This example of millefiori glassmaking, a technique that uses rods of colored glass to create intricate patterns, showcases vibrant floral motifs in a clear glass base. The paperweight's intricate detail, featuring a myriad of colored flowers, is characteristic of the company's work during this period and reflects the popularity of decorative glass objects in the Victorian era. It is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.