A French Sulphide Glass Paperweight of Simón Bolà var, Baccarat for The Franklin Mint, circa 1975
A faceted crystal sulphide paperweight by Baccarat, produced in limited edition for The Franklin Mint, circa 1975, France. The clear glass dome features a white porcelain sulphide cameo bust of Simón Bolívar in high relief, finely detailed in profile and inscribed SIMON BOLIVAR along the lower truncation. The weight is cut with circular printies around the sides and a top viewing window, revealing the portrait set against a translucent amber flash ground. The underside is deeply cut with a radiating sunburst pattern and bears the acid-etched maker's mark combining the Baccarat France seal and Franklin Mint insignia with date.Diameter: 3 in.
Condition
Overall very good condition. Displays minor light shelf wear to the base consistent with age and handling. Free from chips, cracks, or restorations.
A faceted crystal sulphide paperweight by Baccarat, produced in limited edition for The Franklin Mint, circa 1975, France. The clear glass dome features a white porcelain sulphide cameo bust of Simón Bolívar in high relief, finely detailed in profile and inscribed SIMON BOLIVAR along the lower truncation. The weight is cut with circular printies around the sides and a top viewing window, revealing the portrait set against a translucent amber flash ground. The underside is deeply cut with a radiating sunburst pattern and bears the acid-etched maker's mark combining the Baccarat France seal and Franklin Mint insignia with date.Diameter: 3 in.
Condition
Overall very good condition. Displays minor light shelf wear to the base consistent with age and handling. Free from chips, cracks, or restorations.
