French Belgian Pedestal Paperweight c1880

Description

Heading : A French or Belgian pedestal paperweight. Oftern referred to as “wig stands”
Date : c1880
Origin : France or Belgium

Colour : Polychrome
Body : Pedestal paperweight
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 18cm in height 
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 964 grams

These weights were produced in Europe during the second half of the 19th century. (von Brackel. “Paperweights: Historicism – Art Nouveau – Art Deco – 1842 to today) identifies similar examples as probably French / Meisenthal. Alsac-Lorraine. or perhaps Val St. Lambert / Belgium)