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Lot 797
  • 797

A Baccarat butterfly and double clematis paperweight mid-19th century

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • diameter 3 1/8 in.
  • 7.9 cm
the insect with purple gauze cane body and marbled wings, hovering over a leafy stem with white clematis flower and bud, star-cut base.

Condition

Minor scratches to dome. Lightly polished overall. Small detached area to one lower wing.
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