PW2789. Baccarat Modern Magnum Museum Piece 1995 Limited Edition of 100. Semi de roses fond bleu. This is a stunning piece of art glass. In 1995 Baccarat made seven limited edition weights – all of them rose themed (Coeur de rose) and four of the seven set within three rings of millefiori. These four blossoms and bud are as perfect an art glass rose has ever been – stunning and floating above a peaceful light blue over white ground. This exact same paperweight is pictured in Baccarat Paperweights: Two Centuries of Beauty by Paul Dunlop on page 225. Condition is excellent/pristine. Has box and certificate. They made 100; I am certain none are in better condition. It went from Baccarat to a collector to me and was always protected as a valuable collectible. Engraved 41/100 along with 1995 for the year and etched with the Baccarat logo. 3 5/8 inch diameter; 2 1/2 inches tall; two pounds. $1600
PW3108. Rare Baccarat Magnum 1972 red-lipped yellow-bellied green snake on otherworldly ground. The ground has an unusual and exciting frit ground with colorful splashes like a Jackson Pollock painting. Cane “1972 B” in the closepack. Etched with the Baccarat logo on the base and “59” in a concave circle “1970”. 3 3/8 inch diameter; 2 3/16 inches tall; one pound and ten ounces. Condition is excellent. $550
PW2797. Baccarat Modern Magnum high dome Museum Piece 1994 Limited Edition of 100. Tulipe jaspee. This is a tulip variety that has been popular in France for generations. The artist did a fine job of replicating the variegated shades of pink. This exact same paperweight is pictured in Baccarat Paperweights: Two Centuries of Beauty by Paul Dunlop on page 222. Condition is excellent/pristine. Has box and certificate. They made 100; I am certain none are in better condition. Engraved 65/100 along with 1994 for the year and etched with the Baccarat logo. 3 1/4 inch diameter; 2 1/2 inches tall; one pound and eight ounces. $950
PW3232. Rare Magnum Baccarat Experimental 1969 Green Snake on Colorful Twisted Rods Ground. One-of-a-kind. The canes are ones made for their popular macedone weights. Etched with the Baccarat logo twice on the base and “9” in a concave circle and 1969. It gets my vote for best Baccarat snake weight of all time. 3 1/4 inch diameter; 2 1/4 inches tall; one pound and ten ounces. Condition is excellent, more like amazing, as if transported to a Parisian shop in 1969. $1000