Paperweight c. 19th century

This 19th-century "Paperweight" by the Clichy Glasshouse is a beautiful example of millefiori glass. The paperweight features a white opaque glass base with a central circular cluster of multicolored glass canes that have been fused together to create a striking geometric pattern. These intricate patterns are characteristic of the Clichy Glasshouse, which operated from 1837 to 1885, and were highly sought after in the 19th century. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this exquisite paperweight, a testament to the artistry of this renowned glassworks.