Vintage Collectable Scrambled Cane Glass Paperweight - Possibly St. Louis(?)

This lovely scrambled cane glass paperweight, probably St. Louis although there is no provenance to support this, would make a lovely addition to an existing glass paperweight collection, or could be a very good high level entry piece for a new collection. Might even be a thoughtful gift.

In very good pre-loved condition, with no signs of damage, nor any discernible signs of handling, display and storage (possibly displayed in a closed display cabinet). Features a multitude of brightly coloured, twisted canes on a clear ground. Measures approximately 7cm diameter by 5cm tall, with a slightly concave polished base. Please examine photographs for clarity before committing to purchase.

Quote - from Mary Haberstroh - “The company known as the Cristalleries de Saint Louis began in 1767 in the Vosges Mountains of France and started making paperweights in 1820. King Louis XIV patronized the glass making company. Saint Louis not only used lampwork glass in the designs but also used millefiori canes, frequently combining canes, latticinio work, and lampwork in one paperweight. Only three dates are known to be marked on paperweights: 1845, 1848, and 1849. Each paperweight is marked SL to designate the maker. Pale and light colours were primarily used in Saint Louis paperweights. The backgrounds of the paperweights were designed to look like cushions with a central design, like flowers or fruit, appear to be laying on the background. Backgrounds consisted of latticinio work or narrow rods of glass creating swirls. The basic identifiers of Saint Louis paperweights are:
Plaited narrow canes of contrasting colours.
Stars in white, or white with another colour in the centre.
Two narrow canes twisted to form a bigger cane.
Plaited canes commonly used in backgrounds.
Arrow canes similar in style to Baccarat arrows.
Canes with silhouettes, also similar in style to Baccarat.
Dancing figures silhouette canes.

Saint Louis paperweights also came out with a paperweight shape referred to as a "hand cooler," resembling an egg which was either smooth, or faceted. The top was either flat or faceted but the bottom was flat. These hand coolers were also made of combinations of twist ribbons, lampwork glass, and millefiori canes. Mushroom style paperweights are dated SL 1848 with the initials in black, the 1 and 4 in black, and the 8's in red. As with other dates on the Saint Louis paperweights, these are located on the side of the paperweight in the design, never in the middle.” - Unquote

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