Paperweight c. 1845 - 1860

This 19th-century paperweight, created by the Compagnie de Saint Louis, is a beautiful example of French glassmaking. The yellow glass sphere is decorated with a colorful floral bouquet in the millefiori technique, using small glass rods of different colors. The paperweight's intricate pattern and vibrant colors create a dazzling visual effect that is typical of the French glassmaking tradition of the 19th century.