paperweights: Saint Louis, France – modern, page 4

PW1266. Saint Louis Magnum Museum Piece Limited Edition 1975. Eleven cherries on double twisted filigree base. By making a weight with cherries on twisted double filigree, the Saint Louis company continued a tradition dating back to the 1850s. The concave faceting nicely multiplies the cherries. Signature cane in the base “SL1975” . Condition is excellent – looks as if it just came from the Saint Louis factory store. 3 1/16 inch diameter; 2 1/16 inches tall; one pound and four ounces. $400

PW3139. Saint Louis/Hermes 1999 Museum Piece. “Les Petites Marguerites” Limited edition of only 150. A truly stunning bouquet. Fabulous work. Beautiful French glass art, crafted by the world’s greatest glass artisans at Saint Louis, France (a division of Hermes). 100% glass paperweight. Excellent condition with no problems whatsoever, as perfect as if you bought it at a fancy shop in Paris the year it was made. Signature cane: SL 1999. Numbered 91/150. Has box and certificate. Six side concave facets and one on the top. 3 5/16 inch diameter; 2 1/4 inches tall; one pound and nine ounces. $650

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