Paperweight c. 1845 - 1860

This "Paperweight" is a small, intricate glass sphere created by Compagnie de Saint Louis in the mid-19th century. The paperweight, made using the millefiori technique, features a vibrant bouquet of multi-colored flowers on a clear glass base. Millefiori, meaning “a thousand flowers,” uses rods of colored glass that are fused together and then sliced to create intricate patterns. The paperweight's delicate floral design and intricate glasswork are representative of the high-quality craftsmanship of the Compagnie de Saint Louis, a prominent French glass manufacturer.