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Chequer Millefiori
France
Clichy, circa 1845-55
Diameter: 6.5 cm 2 1/2 inches)
(702283)

Chequer millefiori with spaced millefiori canes, including one pink Clichy rose; canes separated by short lengths of green and white twisted ribbons encircled by white filigree twists; backed by parallel lengths of white filigree twists

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Chequer Millefiori<BR>France<BR>Clichy, circa 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 6.5 cm 2 1/2 inches)<BR>(702283)<BR><BR>Chequer millefiori with spaced millefiori canes, including one pink Clichy rose; canes separated by short lengths of green and white twisted ribbons encircled by white filigree twists; backed by parallel lengths of white filigree twists
     
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