Paperweight c. 19th century

This 19th-century "Paperweight" by Compagnie de Saint Louis is a beautiful example of French glassmaking. The paperweight features a delicate design of fruit and foliage, encased in a clear glass sphere with a distinctive "bullseye" pattern, a hallmark of the company. This intricate paperweight, on display at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the skill and artistry of the glassblowers of the time.