Vintage Controlled Bubble Paperweight Clear Art Glass Orb Round 3.0 Inch

Description

View Vintage Controlled Bubble Paperweight Clear Art Glass Orb Round 3.0 Inch with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This hand-blown art glass paperweight features suspended bubbles within clear glass surrounding a sculptural amber and golden interior. At the center is a large, beautifully defined bubble nestled within the golden glass. Vintage Hand-Blown Amber & Gold Art Glass Controlled Bubble Paperweight There is something almost mesmerizing about this vintage hand-blown art glass paperweight. Clear glass surrounds a luminous amber and golden interior filled with suspended bubbles, creating a composition that seems to change every time the piece is turned or catches the light. At the center is a large, beautifully defined bubble nestled within the golden glass. Surrounding it is an unusual textured form that almost appears soft and folded, like a golden blanket cradling the central bubble. Smaller bubbles float throughout the clear glass, adding another layer of depth and movement. Viewed from different angles, entirely new shapes seem to emerge. The amber shifts from warm honey to brilliant yellow-gold depending on the light, while the clear outer glass magnifies and distorts the interior forms in wonderfully unexpected ways. Substantial for its size at approximately 1½ pounds, this is a beautiful little piece of glass sculpture as well as a functional paperweight. Measurements Height: approximately 3.25" Weight: 1 lb 8.9 oz Condition Beautiful vintage condition with no chips or cracks observed. There is minimal surface wear and a few light scuffs consistent with previous display and handling, visible only upon close inspection. The glass remains wonderfully clear and glossy, and the amber and golden interior displays beautifully. Please review all photographs closely, as they show the paperweight from multiple angles and are part of the description. About the Glass This hand-blown art glass paperweight features suspended bubbles within clear glass surrounding a sculptural amber and golden interior. Controlled-bubble designs appear in the work of numerous American, European and Italian glassmakers, so without a surviving label, signature or documented provenance, no specific maker or country of origin is being attributed. Part of the beauty of this piece is how dramatically the composition changes depending on the viewing angle and light, revealing new bubbles, textures and abstract forms throughout the glass. A wonderful addition to collections of: Vintage art glass • controlled bubble glass • amber glass • hand-blown glass • paperweights • studio glass • abstract glass • mid-century inspired decor • desk accessories From The Throwback Room ✨ Collected for the details, the way it's made, and the life it's lived. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Pottery & Glassware › Paperweights. Brand: Unmarked.

Origin

Unknown

Antique

No

Pattern

Bubbles

Secondary colors

Gold, Clear, Yellow

Color

Yellow

Material

Glass

Vintage

Yes

Brand

Unmarked

Type

Paperweight

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Era

Unknown

Item Height

3.25 in

tem Weight

1 lb 8.9 oz

Theme

Art Glass, Bubbles, Vintage, Abstract

Style

Contemporary

Features

Controlled Bubbles, Decorative, Handmade

Production Style

Art Glass

Time Period Manufactured

Unknown

Production Technique

Hand Blown Glass

Backstamp

none

Finish

Glossy

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Unknown

Product Line

Bubble