Paperweight c. 1848 - 1855

"Paperweight" is a 19th century glass paperweight produced by the Compagnie de Saint Louis, a French glassmaking company. The paperweight features a pink flower with green leaves on a background of blue and white glass with air bubbles, which is known as "pate de verre" and is characteristic of the company's work. The paperweight, which is on display at The Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies the artistry and technical mastery of glassmaking in 19th century France.