paperweights: Saint Louis, France – modern, page 2

PW1757. Saint Louis Limited Edition 1987 Museum Piece. The book, The Art of the Paperweight: Saint Louis, calls this “Yellow and White Flower.” It was produced in a limited edition of 250 pieces. It appears to be designed after the Baccarat primrose weights from circa 1850. It is a beautiful paperweight. Signature cane “SL1987” on the underside of the flower. Condition is perfect. 3 inch diameter; 2 1/8 inches tall; one pound and four ounces.  $400 

PW1244. Saint Louis Limited Edition (1976) Museum Piece. Two pink Clichy-type roses on sodden snow ground. This is one of an edition of 400 pieces out of seven limited edition weights produced by Saint Louis in 1976. It is one of the most elegant modern Saint Louis weights. Condition is perfect. Concave faceted on top and six to the sides. There is a signature cane in the base: “SL1976.” 3 1/8 inches diameter; 2 inches tall; one pound and three ounces.  $350

PW2007. Saint Louis Limited Edition 1971 Museum Piece. “Three Flowers on White Ground” limited edition of 400 pieces. Saint Louis produced 5 limited edition weights in 1971. The white ground  nicely sets off the three vibrant, masterfully made, lampworked flowers. Signature cane “SL1971” in a ring of green tubes in the center of a flower. Condition is perfect. 3 3/16 inch diameter; 1 7/8  inches tall; one pound, three ounces.  $350

PW2054. Saint Louis Magnum Museum Piece Limited Edition 1978. “Dark Pink Rose on Mauve ground”.  The glass artisans at Saint Louis were some of the finest lampworkers in history, and this rose is an impeccable example. A top example of the craft with 6 and 1 faceting. Excellent is amazingly perfect. Signature cane in the base “SL1978”.  3 1/4 inch diameter; 2 1/8  inches tall; one pound and eight ounces. $400

PW2185. Saint Louis Limited Edition 1975 Magnum Museum Piece. “Double Overlay Bouquet” – Signature cane “SL1975”. Condition is Perfect/Pristine/Like New. 3 1/16 inch diameter; 2 1/4  inches tall; one pound, six ounces.  $350

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