Paperweight c. 1845 - 1860

This "Paperweight" was created by the Compagnie de Saint Louis, a French glassmaking company, sometime between 1845 and 1860. The paperweight is a beautiful example of the company's renowned glassmaking skill, featuring a delicate, intricate flower design in pink and green. These paperweights, often incorporating techniques like millefiori and cameo glass, were popular decorative objects during the 19th century. The Art Institute of Chicago holds this small, but impactful, example of French glassmaking.