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Lampworked Yellow Clematis
France
Baccarat, circa 1845-55
Diameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 inches)
(702373)

Pale yellow lampworked clematis blossom with two yellow buds; white and red center cane; five green leaves and three crossed stems; star-cut base; sides cut with six circular printies, circular facet cut on top, lower sides cut with four half-moon facets

Photo by Marlin Roos, Illinois State Museum

<B>Lampworked Yellow Clematis<BR>France<BR>Baccarat, circa 1845-55</B><BR>Diameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 inches)<BR>(702373)<BR><BR>Pale yellow lampworked clematis blossom with two yellow buds; white and red center cane; five green leaves and three crossed stems; star-cut base; sides cut with six circular printies, circular facet cut on top, lower sides cut with four half-moon facets
     
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