Paperweight c. 1845 - 1860

This "Paperweight" is a small, circular glass object made by the French glassworks Compagnie de Saint Louis, circa 1845-1860. The paperweight, a popular decorative item in the 19th century, features a single, delicate pink flower with green leaves on a mottled green and white background. The paperweight's intricate detail and vibrant colors are characteristic of French glassmaking in the mid-19th century.