Early Silesian Bohemian Paperweight c1840

Description

Heading : A Rare Early Silesian Bohemian Paperweight c1840
Date : c1840
Origin : Silesia
Features : Two concentric rings of canes around four clusters circles of canes around a central cane
Marks : none
Type : Lead
Size : 8.9cm diameter. 5cm height
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : none
Weight : 593 grams

Ref Classic Paperweights from Silesia/Bohemia; Peter Von Brackel pages 31-39. The canes can be matched to those within the book on page 39. Believed to be from an unknown factory in Silesia or possibly Dr W E Fuss