Random image from collection

Paperweight Gallery:Top

Illinois State Museum
> Paperweight Gallery:Top
Search

 

Foreword Morton
	 D. Barker The Collection History of Paperweights ManufacturersTechniquesRelated Objects Gallery of Paperweights Glossary of terms Paperweight Resources Search


Top : Techniques : Sulphides

Holy Family Sulphide Scene
France
Baccarat (attributed), circa 1830

Width: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 inches) Maximum Length: 12.7 cm (5 inches)
(702485)

Oval clear glass plaque with serrated edges, enclosing sulphide scene of the Holy Family; sunburst cut on backside of plaque; gilded metal ring and collar

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Holy Family Sulphide Scene<BR>France<BR>Baccarat (attributed), circa 1830</B><BR>Width: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 inches) Maximum Length: 12.7 cm (5 inches)<BR>(702485)<BR><BR>Oval clear glass plaque with serrated edges, enclosing sulphide scene of the Holy Family; sunburst cut on backside of plaque; gilded metal ring and collar
     
State of Illinois
Dept. of Natural Resources
Illinois State Museum
Copyright 2002, Illinois State Museum Society