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Large Antique Glass Dump Paperweight

£69.00

A large 19th century ‘end of day’ green glass dump paperweight with bubble inclusions. These paperweights were typically made using the left over glass at the end of the working day. This example has quite a lot of surface wear, which gives it a rather attractive matte finish around the lower two thirds that reminds me of sea-glass…

A large 19th century ‘end of day’ green glass dump paperweight with bubble inclusions. These paperweights were typically made using the left over glass at the end of the working day. This example has quite a lot of surface wear, which gives it a rather attractive matte finish around the lower two thirds that reminds me of sea-glass…

This is heavy enough to use as a door-stop, and judging by the wear on it I think that has been its purpose in the past…

Condition: Heavy wear to the lower two thirds giving a matte sea-glass type finish.

Dimensions:

Diameter - 11cm

Height - 13cm

Free UK delivery - the item will be sent using a tracked and signed for service. If you would like a quote for delivery elsewhere please get in touch. Please see our How to Buy page for more detailed information regarding delivery.

This is an antique item and as such may have signs of wear in accordance with its age. Anything that we think is of note will have been mentioned above, but please study the photos carefully to satisfy yourself as to its condition as it is not possible to list every little mark or flaw. We are happy to provide high resolution photographs or videos if required, and answer any questions you may have - just get in touch!