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Posted 2 years ago
IVAN49
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Multifaceted custom made Bohemian paperweight (monogrammed engraved interlocking SZ). It is of unusual form suitable to engrave a monogram. All edges are cut serrated. The first picture is the original size. The third picture: age scratches; a good advise for glass collectors, there is no way to fake millions of scratches in all possible directions that made the glass almost opaque.
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Art Glass PaperweightsSome of the earliest paperweights were made in Venice in the 1840s. They we…
Wow! That is awesome!
How many sides does this amazing jewel have? At first I thought it was eighteen. Now I am not so sure...... it must have 22 sides! An icosikaidihedron! Wow! And the butterfly is so large and vibrant! I wonder who the lucky SZ or ZS was?
I had to count them:
Actually there are 30 sides, including the base and top central square. They are arranged in four rows starting from the bottom:
The base 1
1st row: 8 larger rectangles
2nd row: 8 smaller rectangles
3rd row: 8 smaller triangles
4th row: 4 larger triangles (one engraved with SZ)
Top square 1
……………..
Total: 30 sides
Thanks Ivan, it's even taller than I thought. Nice!
Hi, that is stunning!! you could try here http://www.glassmessages.com they have a paperweight section with some of the worlds top collectors and researches.
Thanks Susan,
I have already registered there.