EXTREMELY RARE SANDWICH DAHLIA PAPERWEIGHT, , containing two rows of seven deep cobalt blue pointed petals surrounding an inner row of seven strong goldstone petals and a complex cane center, all set on four green leaves and supported on a stem with two additional leaves, slightly concave base. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1870-1887. 1 3/4" h, 3 1/4" dia.
Reference: See John D. Hawley's The Art of the Paperweight: The Boston & Sandwich and New England Glass Companies, pp. 130, 131, for three closely related examples with goldstone petals and his observation that "Few documented specimens exist.". .
Reference: See John D. Hawley's The Art of the Paperweight: The Boston & Sandwich and New England Glass Companies, pp. 130, 131, for three closely related examples with goldstone petals and his observation that "Few documented specimens exist.". .
Condition report
Very good as-found condition with the usual scattered scratches and minute bruises, should polish up very easily
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Auction details
Spring Cataloged Auction of Glass & Lighting
6:30 AM PT - May 17th, 2008
offered by
Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
