The paperweights on this page are all various Bohemian factories.  These factories were made in the glass making regions that are today in the border area between the Czech Republic and Poland.  There is documentation to suggest that some of these factories engaged in the manufacture of millefiori as early as 1833.  In the past, paperweight collectors identified paperweights from this region as simply Bohemian.  More correctly, the glassworks were located in Prussia, Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic.   Paperweights of this type are becoming more in demand as collectors find out more about the various German and Bohemian factories.

For more information, you can read about paperweights from Germany and Bohemia in the book by von Brackel Paperweights: Historicism - Art Nouveau - Art Deco - 1842 to today and in the book by Marek Kordasiewicz Glass Paperweights: The Heritage of the 19th Century Riesengebirge and Isergebirge Glassworks.For some great references on paperweights, check out my list of paperweight books for sale.

If you would like to purchase any of these paperweights, e-mail me at: aport@paperweights.com
 

937	Colorful Antique Bohemian or Bavarian Paperweight - Polly.   c.1890-1925.  Rare example of a name paperweight from Bohemia or Bavaria.  The paperweight features the name POLLY surrounded by tiny yellow, orange, and red flowers.  These float over a brown and white transparent frit ground.  This paperweight is similar to the examples shown on pages 151 to 159 in von Brackel's book.  He places a value of over $200 on paperweights of this type, but my price is much lower. Von Brackel discusses this style in his book.  He describes it as consisting of flower motifs shaped, without a lamp, from glass slices, thin glass rod pieces or bits.  He shows examples from Silesia (Bohemia), Thuringia (Germany), and the Bavarian Forest.  See references above.   The region is associated with the Bohemian glass region in past history because of its proximity to the German / Czech border.  Size: 2 3/4" diameter by 2 1/8" high.  Excellent condition.  No chips or cracks or moon shaped impact marks.  Circa 1890-1925.  The bottom is ground flat. SOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
1633	Antique Bohemian Concentric Millefiori Paperweight.   c.1860-1900.  This concentric millefiori has two rings of complex canes around a larger complex center cane.  The outer ring has an alternating pattern of green and white canes.  The inner ring consists of identical purple canes with white centers.  This style of concentric paperweight is sometimes called Clichy style because many Clichy concentric paperweights featuring an alternating design of one larger cane and two or more smaller canes.  Baccarat also used a similar pattern in rare examples to create Clichy look-alikes.  It is possible, but unlikely, that this paperweight is of French rather than Bohemian origin.  Small Size: 2 1/8" diameter by 1 1/8"" high.  The bottom is ground concave.  The glass has a very slight gray tinge.  There are a few tiny flecks of debris in the glass. Condition:  Excellent condition.  This paperweight has been professionally restored.  Signature:  Unsigned, by I guarantee that this is an antique paperweight most likely from Bohemia, although the possibility that it is French can not been ruled out.  The maker is unknown.  For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Close-up View Profile View View of Bottom $195 postage paid in the US.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
583	Czech / Bohemian Faceted Trumpet Flower Paperweight.   c.1900-1930.  Trumpet flower paperweight with four blossoms.  There is one large center flower and three smaller ones under it.  There is a planned bubble in the center of each flower.  It is faceted with one row of nine facets around at the base.  The dome is left unfaceted in this example.   The flowers are pushed down to a green frit ground.  The glass is heavy crystal. This style is also called an icepick flower because of the sharp tool used to push each flower down to the base.  In this case the tool is pushed through a multi-colored glass slice.  Some authors call these morning glory flowers.  Von Brackel discusses this style in his book   He lists many variations on pages 106 to 149 with a wide range of values up to $300 and more.  On pages 278 & 279 he describes the process used to make a trumpet flower paperweight.  This style of faceting is called style 31 on page 267. Size: 2 3/4" diameter by just under 2 3/4"" high.  The bottom is ground flat. Condition:  Very good condition.  There are minor scratches or abrasions on the dome and two tiny pinpricks on the facets, but no significant chips or cracks or impact marks. Signature:  Unsigned, by I guarantee that this is a vintage paperweight from the Bohemia / Czech region and it originates from approximately 1900-1930.  Execution:  Execution is very good, but one flower gave off some debris when it was made.  See the detailed pictures for a closeup.  There are a few tiny bubbles in the glass.  The glass is clear, but takes a green hue from the ground. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Another view of the paperweight Top view View of Bottom Closeup of flower that has debris trail $125 postage paid in the US.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2670	Antique Bohemian Miniature Concentric Millefiori Paperweight with Blue and White Swirl Ground.  Circa 1870 - 1910.  Colorful antique paperweight with a concentric design of six red, white, and green complex millefiori arranged around a large red and white millefiori center.  The pattern is arranged over a blue and white swirl basket ground.  There are some wonderful complex canes in this paperweight.  An interesting example of a type of weight that is becoming more in demand as collectors find out more about the various Bohemian factories.  This is a rare item.  The maker of this paperweight is unknown, except that it is believed to originate in the region along the Czech - German border, hence the label Bohemian.  Most likely from Silesia or Thuringia.  The glass is slightly gray and has many tiny bubbles.  The gray glass and bubbles make the pictures look a lot worse than the actual paperweight. A less elaborate example can be found in the book by von Brackel, Paperweights: Historicism - Art Nouveau - Art Deco - 1842 to Today See figure 542. Miniature Size:  1 3/4" diameter by 1 1/4" high.  Condition:  Very good condition for its age, although it does have several small scratches and nicks.  Signature:  Unsigned, but I guarantee this is an antique paperweight from the regions described (Bohemia or Silesia or Thuringia).  The bottom is ground flat. Execution: Several canes are smudged in the making and there are many bubbles in the glass, giving it a dark appearance. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Profile View of the paperweight Bottom view $165  $135 postage paid in the US.   Price reduced. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
1882	Antique Bohemian Goat Sulphide Paperweight.  Circa 1890 - 1930.  This paperweight has a sulphide of a goat placed over a multicolored frit ground.  The maker of this paperweight is unknown, except that it is believed to originate in the region along the Czech - German border, hence the label Bohemian.  Most likely from Silesia or Thuringia.  Sulphide paperweights were also made in Belgium, but the style is different.  The glass is slightly gray and has many tiny bubbles.  Sulphides are cast objects (animals, flowers, people) made of a ceramic material that has properties similar to the surrounding glass.  They are normally white, but are also sometimes colored or even painted.  The objects are cast in a mold that copied or made directly from a medallion, coin or sculpture.  The finest French sulphides are cast in a mold made by a skilled artist.  Often a sulphide will have a silvery appearance due to a thin layer of trapped bubbles between the glass and the sulphide itself.  Sometimes the sulphide material is not compatible with the glass and a fracture may develop.  Small Size:  2 1/8" diameter by 1 1/2" high.  Condition: Excellent condition.  This paperweight has been professionally restored.  It has no scratches, chips, or cracks.  Signature:  Unsigned, but I guarantee this is a vintage paperweight from the regions described (Bohemia or Silesia or Thuringia).  The bottom is ground concave. Execution: Excellent.  There are some tiny bubbles in the glass.  This is normal with this style of paperweight. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Close-up View Profile View of the paperweight Bottom view $95 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2523	Colorful Antique Bohemian Concentric Millefiori Paperweight.   circa 1880-1910.  Colorful antique Bohemian millefiori paperweight with a concentric design with three rings of complex multi-colored millefiori around a central red, white, and green complex millefiori cane.  The outer ring is mostly blue and white with a touch of red.  The middle ring alternates between red and white and blue and white canes, although some have green and white centers.  The inner ring is mostly white with white, blue and red centers.  Wonderful colors and complex canes.  The maker of this paperweight is unknown, except that it is believed to originate in the region along the Czech - German border, hence the label Bohemian.  Some writers mistakenly identified this type of paperweight as Chinese because of the flat profile, but it is not.  The glass is good quality crystal and and the bottom finish is consistent other Bohemian paperweights. Size: 2 5/8" diameter by 1 1/3" high.  c.1880-1910. Very good condition with no chips or cracks.  Very minor surface and bottom wear consistent with its age.  Bottom is ground flat.  The design is a little off center.    SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image

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