NOTE ON ANTIQUE BACCARAT PAPERWEIGHTS: Most of these have been repolished. Precious few antique paperweights are in original condition and still collectible. [ I have a few in these pages.] Whenever I had a weight polished, I used one of the top professional glass restoration artists in the world.
PW1477. Baccarat Classical Period (1845-1860) Wheat Flower with bud. The wheat flower is an uncommon Baccarat flower (Dunlop book). They were made with yellow (63%) or white (37%) petals. The white ones like this came with either 12 or 14 petals, this one has 12. The center cane is intricate with a bright red glow that attracts the eye. Star cut base. Condition is excellent. It is 2 11/16 inches in diameter with a height of 1 13/16 inches, and weighs fifteen ounces. $1500
PW2358. Baccarat Classical Period Magnum Blue/White Dog Rose, circa 1850. Beautifully executed blue and white dog rose with stems and leaves. This paperweight is extremely rare due to its state of preservation – 100% original – it’s difficult to imagine how this is possible after 170 years and many wars. Never polished or restored in any way. It has some scattered light surface markings but should not be touched by a restorer because glass paperweights this old are as rare as hen’s teeth in their original condition. 3 1/4 inches in diameter, 2 3/8 inches tall; one pound and thirteen ounces. $700
PW2629. Baccarat Classical Period Museum Piece. A beautiful double clematis with perfect stem, bud, and leaves over a crystal ground. The center of the flower is a complex cane comprising 22 stars. Excellent condition with no problems. 2 9/16 inch diameter; 1 13/16 inches tall; eleven ounces. $950
PW1700. Antique Baccarat Strawberries, circa 1850. An excellent rare Baccarat strawberries weigh with two beautiful, delicious-looking berries. According to Paul Dunlop in his Baccarat book these are rare. “Star cut base. Condition is excellent. 2 3/4 inch diameter; 2 inches tall; one pound and one ounce. $2000
PW2569. Antique Baccarat Anemone, circa 1850. Perfect flower and leaves. Faceted with the normal six and one configuration. Star cut base. Condition is excellent with the only sign of wear on the base. 3 3/16 inch diameter; 2 1/16 inches tall; one pound and six ounces. $850
PW2630. Antique Baccarat Primrose with Millefiori Garland, circa 1850. You’d have a hard time finding a nicer one. Star cut base. Condition is perfect. The cane at the center of the flower is particularly amazing – three rings containing 36 gold stars surround a centered red and white star. 2 15/16 inch diameter; 1 3/4 inches tall; one pound and one ounce. $1400