Paperweight c. 1848 - 1855

"Paperweight" is a small glass paperweight, made in the mid-19th century by the Clichy Glasshouse in France. It features a delicate red flower with green leaves, rendered in enamel on a clear glass base with a white latticework design. This piece is an example of the "Clichy" style, renowned for its intricate details and vibrant colors, and now considered a prized collectible. The Art Institute of Chicago holds this miniature work of art, a reminder of a bygone era of craftsmanship and beauty.