Vintage John Gentile Henry Johnson Art Glass Paperweight Snake & Ladybug

Rough Dimensions: 3-3/8” diameter & 2-3/8’ tall

Makers Mark: Frit signed in blue to the underside of the setup, "JG" and in a red frit "J" in the upper setup for Henry Johnson.

Provenance: unavailable

Condition:  Near Mint, only very faint shelf wear to the crosshatch cut base. Please see photos and let us know if you need any additional assistance.

A rare and desirable American lampwork paperweight. The snake and lady bug were made by Henry C. Johnson and John Gentile did the encasement with a green aventurine and white ground. A very nice example with a lot of great dramatic appeal.