Paperweights, used to hold down papers, and most commonly made in glass, evolved in Venice in the early nineteenth century, and spread to France via Bohemia about 1845, where the finest examples were produced by three factories: Baccarat, Clichy and St Louis. Examples from these manufacturers are mostly unmarked and widely faked and imitated and thus a minefield for the uninitiated. The most popular motif is millefiori ('thousand flowers'), though fruit, single flowers, insects, and other small objects are often used as well as portraits and view. The cheaper paperweights use air bubbles as decoration. The classic paperweights are round more...

Baccarat is a French luxury brand that is known for its high-quality crystal glassware and other decorative items. The company was founded in 1764 by King Louis XV of France, who granted a royal charter to create a glassworks in the town of Baccarat, located in the Lorraine region of eastern France. The company has a long history of producing fine crystal glassware and has gained a reputation for creating some of the most beautiful and elegant pieces in the world. From the 19th century Baccarat was a leading producer of high class cut glass tableware. The company has more...

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Two Baccarat paperweights, the first decorated with a butterfly…

Two Baccarat paperweights, the first decorated with a butterfly hovering over a whole clematis flower, the other with a central pansy design, 6.2 cm and 6.5 cm diameter respectively

A small antique Baccarat glass 'End of Day' paperweight, c1860,…

A small antique Baccarat glass 'End of Day' paperweight, c1860, a decorative scramble of enamel twists and lattice tubes incased in clear glass. Diameter 5 cm

A miniature French millefiori paperweight, by Baccarat, dated…

Baccarat Millefiori Paperweight, 1847

A miniature French millefiori paperweight, by Baccarat, dated 1847, featuring a close packed assortment of complex millefiori amoung picture canes and gridel silhouette canes. Signature and date cane 'B/ 1847', 3.5 cm high, approximately 6 cm diameter

Baccarat France paperweight, superb floral window decoration on…

Baccarat Floral Aqua Paperweight Limited Edition

Baccarat France paperweight, superb floral window decoration on striking aqua blue ground. Etched factory stamp to base. Limited edition no. 81/200 constructed in 1998. Makers signature cane to front reads '1988B'. (A/F a scratch and three bruises)

Baccarat Royal Family crystal paperweights of Prince Charles…

Royal Crystal Paperweights of Prince Charles and Prince Philip

Baccarat Royal Family crystal paperweights of Prince Charles and Prince Philip, diameter 7 cm

A late 19th century green glass paperweight, attributed to…

Green Glass Paperweight, Baccarat Attribution, Late 19th Century

A late 19th century green glass paperweight, attributed to Baccarat, unmarked, diameter 11 cm.

Baccarat French millefiori glass paperweight, 20th century,…

Baccarat Millefiori Glass Paperweight with Acid Etched Mark

Baccarat French millefiori glass paperweight, 20th century, acid etched factory mark. 5 cm high, 8 cm diameter

4 x fine paperweights 2 of, likely by Clichy, 'Scrambled…

Fine 19th Century Paperweights with Millefiori and Porthole Designs

4 x fine paperweights 2 of, likely by Clichy, 'Scrambled millefiori', design, 19th century. (both with abrasions). Heights 10 cm & 5 cm 2 of with porthole design. Likely by Clichy or Baccarat i.Clear & red glass, 6 side portholes plus one at the top. Very…

3 x paperweights i.Caithness (Scotland), 'Horoscope' 1/1,…

Three Unique Paperweights with Scottish and French Designs

3 x paperweights i.Caithness (Scotland), 'Horoscope' 1/1, signed ii.Caithness (Scotland), 'Blue Marlin' (titled on base) iii.Maker unknown, perhaps Baccarat or Clichy. Depicts a central plant with 'Millefiore' canes as the flowers.

Set of 4 Baccarat Royal Family paperweights all in original…

Baccarat Royal Family Paperweights Set - 4 Boxes Included

Set of 4 Baccarat Royal Family paperweights all in original boxes, diameter 7.5 cm.

A Baccarat paperweight, depicting a gold frog perched on a…

Gold Frog Baccarat Paperweight

A Baccarat paperweight, depicting a gold frog perched on a green leaf, height 3 cm, diameter 5.5 cm

Two Baccarat paperweights circa 1850 both with flower designs.…

1850 Baccarat Flower Paperweights (Set of 2)

Two Baccarat paperweights circa 1850 both with flower designs. One faceted in form. Tallest 3.5 cm high

Antique Baccarat paperweight millefiori garland pattern on…

Baccarat Millefiori Garland Paperweight

Antique Baccarat paperweight millefiori garland pattern on white ground

Set of 4 Baccarat Royal Family paperweights, original boxes…

Baccarat Royal Family Paperweights Set with Minor Damage

Set of 4 Baccarat Royal Family paperweights, original boxes included, Queen Elizabet II with shallow chip to base

Paperweight, Baccarat scattered zodiac canes on star carpet…

Baccarat Zodiac Canes on Star Carpet Paperweight

Paperweight, Baccarat scattered zodiac canes on star carpet ground

Five Baccarat crystal paper weights, four royal family members…

Royal Baccarat Crystal Paper Weights with Scorpio Zodiac Sign

Five Baccarat crystal paper weights, four royal family members and Star sign Scorpio (5)

Quality Baccarat 'Prince of Wales' French art glass paperweight

French Art Glass Paperweight: Prince of Wales

Quality Baccarat 'Prince of Wales' French art glass paperweight

Quality Baccarat 'The Duke of Edinburgh' French art glass…

French Art Glass Paperweight: The Duke of Edinburgh

Quality Baccarat 'The Duke of Edinburgh' French art glass paperweight

Quality Baccarat 'Princess Anne' French art glass paperweight

French Art Glass Paperweight: 'Princess Anne' by Baccarat

Quality Baccarat 'Princess Anne' French art glass paperweight

Boxed Baccarat paperweight, Capricorn

Capricorn Baccarat Paperweight

Boxed Baccarat paperweight, Capricorn

Quality Baccarat 'Queen Elizabeth' French art glass paperweight

'Queen Elizabeth' Baccarat Art Glass Paperweight

Quality Baccarat 'Queen Elizabeth' French art glass paperweight

Baccarat France faceted sulphide paperweight - The Princess Anne

Baccarat Princess Anne Sulphide Paperweight

Baccarat France faceted sulphide paperweight - The Princess Anne

Baccarat crystal Sulphide medallion British Royal paperweights…

Baccarat Crystal Royal Medallion Paperweights

Baccarat crystal Sulphide medallion British Royal paperweights by John Pinches 1976, of 'Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Anne & the Prince of Wales'. on perspex stands. Condition: good, minor scratches to the bases. Diameter 7.2 cm

Paperweights. Set of four by Baccarat Royals inc: Queen…

Baccarat Royals Set of Four Paperweights

Paperweights. Set of four by Baccarat Royals inc: Queen Elizabeth Duke of Edinburgh Prince of Wales & Princess Anne

Paperweight. Baccarat blue & clear crystal with Central Angelic…

Baccarat Angel Paperweight

Paperweight. Baccarat blue & clear crystal with Central Angelic figure

A Baccarat crystal paperweight in the form of an eagle's head

Baccarat Eagle Head Crystal Paperweight

A Baccarat crystal paperweight in the form of an eagle's head

Four Baccarat 'Royal Family' paper weights (4)

Baccarat Royal Family Paper Weights Set

Four Baccarat 'Royal Family' paper weights (4)

Two Baccarat paperweights and a Murano paperweight. Diameter: 6.…

Baccarat and Murano Paperweights Set

Two Baccarat paperweights and a Murano paperweight. Diameter: 6.5 and 10 cm.

A Baccarat paperweight by Albert David, 1966, a sulphide or…

Albert David Baccarat Paperweight with Theodore Roosevelt Sulphide Cameo

A Baccarat paperweight by Albert David, 1966, a sulphide or cameo paperweight on an amethyst background from a limited edition of 2000 and depicting President Theodore Roosevelt, designed by Albert David, the official sculptor of the French mint; Baccarat…

Baccarat sulphide paperweight of 'Princess Anne' with original…

Baccarat Princess Anne Sulphide Paperweight with Case and Stand

Baccarat sulphide paperweight of 'Princess Anne' with original case and stand

Baccarat sulphide paperweight of 'Joan of Arc'

Joan of Arc Baccarat Sulphide Paperweight

Baccarat sulphide paperweight of 'Joan of Arc'

Baccarat sulphide paperweight faceted paperweight, blue overlay…

Faceted Baccarat Sulphide Paperweight with Blue Overlay

Baccarat sulphide paperweight faceted paperweight, blue overlay to base (in case)

Baccarat sulphide paperweight faceted paperweight, blue overlay…

Blue Faceted Baccarat Sulphide Paperweight in Case

Baccarat sulphide paperweight faceted paperweight, blue overlay to base (in case)

Baccarat paperweight scattered canes (in case)

Scattered Cane Baccarat Paperweight in Case

Baccarat paperweight scattered canes (in case)

Baccarat paperweight, spaced millefiori on muslin ground,…

Spaced Millefiori Baccarat Paperweight with Faceted Sides

Baccarat paperweight, spaced millefiori on muslin ground, faceted sides (in case)

Baccarat blue glass ball form paperweight

Blue Baccarat Glass Ball Paperweight

Baccarat blue glass ball form paperweight

Baccarat Crystal: 'Royal Cameos In Crystal', set of (4)…

Royal Crystal Cameo Paperweights Set

Baccarat Crystal: 'Royal Cameos In Crystal', set of (4) colourful paper weights with English Royal portraits. With certificates and stands. 7 x 4 cm. Excellent condition. (4 items)

French Baccarat paperweight, animal silhouette canes on…

1848 French Baccarat Animal Silhouette Paperweight

French Baccarat paperweight, animal silhouette canes on latticino muslin ground, signed and dated 1848 (bruises)

An attributed Baccarat glass paperweight, clear over green base…

Millefiore Baccarat Glass Paperweight with Star Cut Base

An attributed Baccarat glass paperweight, clear over green base with five groups of Millefiore surrounding a central group, star cut design under the base. Diameter 6 cm

Set of four Baccarat paperweights

Baccarat Paperweight Set - Set of Four

Set of four Baccarat paperweights