1859 Balloon Paperweight - Historic Nostalgic Gift Collction

Paper weights have been around for centuries, the Venetian and French millefiori ones are famous. And they are very collectable. The Victorians invented the paperweight with added pictures, which have been our inspiration. A simple picture behind the a heavy cast glass disc takes on special magic. Things seemingly close by, but also distant as trough a long distance looking glass. Handsomely packaged, very affordable. L. - in. / - cm. W. - in. / - cm. H. 0.79 in. / 2.01 cm. Diam. 3.54 in. / 8.99 cm. Get more information and prices for 1859 Balloon Paperweight - Historic Nostalgic Gift Collction , from Museum Store.

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