Antique German Thuringian Art Glass Paperweight Butterfly Millefiori Wings

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

Makers Mark: unsigned

Provenance: unavailable 

Condition: There is a shallow annealing fracture that runs just under the surface ~2-1/2” long. One small nick to the edge of one of the facets and several other minor marks to the upper surface. Expected shelf wear to the flat polished base. Please see photos and let us know if you need any additional assistance. 

 

An rare design featuring a large yellow frit butterfly with large cane section in the forewing, outlined in black with black shading and a black lamp worked body, head, & antenna. Hoveing over a green cushion and finished with eight side facets around the lower portion and one top facet.