ANTIQUE ENGLISH CONCENTRIC MILLEFIORI PAPERWEIGHT INKWELL, central light blue and white cog encircled by five exterior garlands of tube canes in variety of color combinations, appropriate period stopper with an expanded teal and white millefiori cane, rough pontil mark. Maker unverified. First half 20th century. 5 7/8" HOA, 4" H bottle.
Provenance: From the Raymond Bally collection, Goshen, NY.
L. H. Selman Ltd., Auction 36, lot 110.
Condition
Nearly undamaged with a single small bruise to the stopper surface, stopper and base having scattered wear, base with moderate wear and scratching. Minor manufacturing imperfection to the underside, as made.