PW1430. Saint Louis Antique Classical Period Museum Piece (circa 1850). Two wild strawberries with blossom over white double spiral filigree ground. One very similar to this is illustrated in The Dictionary of Glass Paperweights on page 321. This is a nice large cabinet piece in excellent condition. The fruit and blossom are well made and well centered and the double filigree cushion is perfect. Condition is excellent with minimal signs of wear only to the base. 2 15/16 inch diameter; 2 1/8 inches tall; one pound and four ounces. $1800
PW2095. Saint Louis Antique Classical Period Museum Piece (circa 1850). Five turnips in three colors. Turnips were an important food crop in 1850. One very similar to this is illustrated in The Dictionary of Glass Paperweights on page 339 which notes that turnips are “an uncommon design from Saint Louis….” This is a fine cabinet piece in excellent condition. The double filigree cushion is perfect. A similar piece resides in the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum and is pictured in the book: Glass Paperweights of the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum. Condition is excellent with minimal signs of wear only to the basal ring. 2 1/2 inch diameter; 1 7/8 inches tall; thirteen ounces. $500