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Reptile and Amphibian Lampwork

A coveted small number of reptile lampwork paperweights were manufactured. The museum's collection contains examples by Baccarat and Pantin.

Lampworked SalamanderFrancePantin (attributed), late-nineteenth centuryDiameter: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 inches)(702399)Lampworked three-dimensional, brownish pink salamander with cream scales and green dots; on a sandy ground heavily mottled with dark green algae; yellow upright flower with green foliage Lampworked Salamander (top view)FrancePantin (attributed), late-nineteenth centuryDiameter: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 inches)(702399)Lampworked three-dimensional, brownish pink salamander with cream scales and green dots; on a sandy ground heavily mottled with dark green algae; yellow upright flower with green foliage Lampworked Salamander (close up)FrancePantin (attributed), late-nineteenth centuryDiameter: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 inches)(702399)Lampworked three-dimensional, brownish pink salamander with cream scales and green dots; on a sandy ground heavily mottled with dark green algae; yellow upright flower with green foliage Pink Lampworked Snake on FiligreeFranceBaccarat (attributed), circa 1845-55Diameter: 7.6 cm (3 inches)(702423)Pink lampworked snake with green mottling; red eye with black pupil; coiled on a white filigree ground; single bubble flanks head, one between coils Light-Green Lampworked SnakeFranceBaccarat, circa 1845-55Diameter: 7.6 cm (3 inches)(702427)Light green lampworked snake with brown mottling; white eyes with black pupils; coiled on a green and tan rock ground Lampworked Snake on Rock GroundFranceBaccarat, circa 1845-55Rose pink lampworked snake with reddish brown mottling; white eyes with black pupils; coiled on a green and tan rock ground Lampworked Salamander (close up)FrancePantin (attributed), late-nineteenth centuryDiameter: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 inches)(702399)Lampworked three-dimensional, brownish pink salamander with cream scales and green dots; on a sandy ground heavily mottled with dark green algae; yellow upright flower with green foliage

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