19thc Antique Victorian Dump Glass Paperweight Foil Flower Pot & Flowers

A Victorian glass paperweight with one large centrepiece flower and four smaller flowers projecting from the vase. It is a pretty weight with a skilled composition of complex floral arrangement and good condition with some signs of age which correlate with age and antique authenticity. 

This is a very attractive weight with no damage. It measures 3 & 7/8" or 9.8cm in height. There are some insignificant scratches and tiny marks to the surface. There is a very tiny flea bite to the body that is not noticeable. There is a wick suspended near the pontil which is immersed in the glass body underside. A lovely authentic inclusion from the manufacturing process as is the rough pontil and small bits of debris. 

There Overall condition is very good with no cracks.

Worldwide shipping suitable for fragile goods is available. See the last image for other dump glass paperweights we have instore currently. Note this advert is for one paperweight only. 

Dump glass, often associated with Victorian-era craftsmanship, has a fascinating history. These glass objects were typically made from leftover molten glass at the end of a workday in glass factories, which might otherwise have been discarded. The term "dump" likely originates from this practice of using up surplus material.

These pieces were often crafted into paperweights or doorstops and were commonly made from green bottle glass. Many featured intricate internal decorations, such as metal foil designs, air bubble patterns, or even fine powder patterns that created floral motifs.

The production of dump glass was particularly prominent in the 19th century in regions like Yorkshire, the Midlands, and the North East of England.