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Antique Arculus Close Concentric Millefiori Glass Paperweight

$595
£447.39
€519.53
CA$830.90
A$921.54
CHF 483.95
MX$11,317.11
NOK 6,126.29
SEK 5,777.17
DKK 3,876.27
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A fine antique English glass paperweight. By Arculus. Of a medium to low dome form. Dates to the early 20th century (pre-1930). With a close-concentric millefiori design, featuring a rare central leaf design cane. Bears a signature Arculus 7/6 cane in the second row and the tell-tale free spirited impression of Arculus pieces. The pale green canes are uranium glass and fluoresce under UV. With an old antiquarians label and broken pontil mark to the base. Simply a wonderful Old English paperweight! Date: Early 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are a few small but noticeable scratches to the surface of the dome, as well as two small chips to the edge of the base. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Arculus Pattern Name: Close Concentric Measurements: Diameter: ca. 3 1/4 in. Height: ca. 2 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Similar to:
    Whitefriars (Manufacturer)Clichy (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1932
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please see item description.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 7162024145931DSAINVXOH151stDibs: LU1610240857912

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