PW2894. Clichy Spaced on Clear Magnum Rare Museum Piece (circa 1850).
2 pink roses, 1 white rose, and 2 edelweiss canes are just part of the picture in this substantial piece. Canes are arranged 4-5-6-7-6-5-4 for total of 37 stellar canes.
The condition is an extremely rare state of preservation for a Classical Period weight: It is 100% original – never polished after leaving the store. AND it still looks great. It has light issues on the surface, rough spots, significant scratches, a chip, a bruise, yet still this condition must be the top ten few percent of extant original Classical Period weights, and original condition weights are scarce. 3 1/4 inch diameter; 2 3/16 inches tall; one pound and eight ounces. $1500
PW2844. Clichy Spaced on Clear Magnum Museum Piece (circa 1850). A pink rose and a white rose help fill out the impressive, large canes in this stunning piece. The canes in crystal clear glass are arranged 4-5-6-7-6-5-4 for a total of 37 detailed canes. The condition is excellent on the dome with normal wear to the base. This one looks great from a distance from any angle. 3 1/4 inch diameter; 2 5/16 inches tall; one pound and ten ounces. $2000
PW2408. Clichy Spaced Concentric over Crystal Museum Piece (circa 1850). Completely original Clichy. A piece like this makes it easy to see why 19th Century royalty collected Clichy glass paperweights. The crystal base is an excellent way to show off the bright canes. Unlike most Clichy spaced/crystal weights, this one is a true concentric. It was perfectly constructed and completed. Thirty-seven gorgeous canes with three roses – pink/green, white/green, and white/purple – all in a perfect dome. A small percentage of original Clichy weights are in original condition, like this. It has never been restored or polished. That said, a careful inspection will reveal numerous scratches and scuffs, most of which are low on the side and not distracting. Some collectors would consider it a candidate for restoration – this is not my opinion, which is that the value and rarity of the original condition on this piece far outweigh any issues. It’s important to note that it could easily be restored to perfection by an expert since all issues are at the surface. 3/1/8 inch diameter; 2 5/16 inches tall; one pound and eight ounces. $1650
PW2023. Clichy Checker Museum Piece (circa 1850). 100% perfect Clichy checker (or chequer)–very beautiful. Only Clichy made checker weights during the Classical Period. The canes are separated by short lengths of filigree twists and are placed over a muslin ground. In addition to the somewhat standard central Clichy rose, this one has sixteen all different Clichy canes in a nice variety of color and style, all well-spaced and expertly built. The canes in his work are quite complex and very beautiful. All 16 canes are different from each other. This was made by one of their best paperweight glass artists or more likely a team of them. Clichy checker weights always (or almost?) have a muslin ground with the lowest layer comprising parallel segments of double twisted filigree ropes, frequently with different thicknesses or design in the muslin. The twists are normally somewhat haphazardly laid in, but on this one they are beautifully lacy, parallel, and uniform with no breaks or cuts. The condition is excellent –the dome is repolished – it is perfect on the high dome and the base shows moderate wear. This is what beautiful Clichy weights are all about and why royalty in the 1850s had a passion for collecting them. Nice size at 2 7/8 inch diameter; 2 1/4 inches tall (a nice high dome); one pound and four ounces. $2250
PW2061. Clichy Classical Period (circa 1845-1860) Near Magnum 37 cane Spaced on Crystal Museum piece with a high dome. Of all the types and styles of weights produced by Clichy in their limited period of production, the spaced on crystal is perhaps the most dramatic. Their canes and colors were amazing, and what better way to display them than by suspending them in beautiful lead crystal glass. This is a very large one in amazing condition. The canes are fabulous, including the famous pink rose at the center and another peeking out from the edge. In addition are many different canes placed in an artistic balance for display by a master craftsman. This is a large one at one pound and nine ounces with a nice tall dome. There is some wear to the basal rim but the dome is PERFECT – no chips, nibbles, scratches, or fractures of any kind. The dome is beautifully repolished. 3 1/8 inch diameter (to be a true magnum it would need to be 3 ¼); 2 1/4 inches tall; one pound, seven ounces. $1850
PW2062. Clichy Spaced on Crystal Ground Museum Piece (circa 1850). The Clichy canes are arranged 4-5-6-7-6-5-4 for total of 37 fantastic canes, including four pink roses. The condition is excellent – amazing really. 3 1/16 inch diameter; 2 1/4 inches tall; one pound and five ounces. $2200
PW2160. Clichy Spaced on Crystal Ground Museum Piece (circa 1850). The Clichy canes are arranged concentrically, which is quite scarce for a Clichy. 37 fantastic canes, including one pink rose. The condition is excellent – amazing really. 3 1/16 inch diameter; extra tall at 2 3/8 inches tall; one pound and seven ounces. $2400
PW2871. Clichy Spaced on Crystal Ground Museum Piece (circa 1850). The Clichy canes are arranged 4-5-6-7-6-5-4. 37 fantastic canes, including three pink roses. The condition is excellent – essentially perfect.
3 1/8 inch diameter; 1 7/8 inches tall; one pound and three ounces. $2000
PW3066. Clichy Spaced on Crystal Ground Museum Piece (circa 1850). The Clichy canes are arranged 4-5-6-7-6-5-4. 37 fantastic canes, including two pink roses. The condition is excellent – essentially perfect.
3 1/16 inch diameter; 2 3/16 inches tall; one pound and five ounces. $2000