Harrach style Bohemian glass paperweight. No signature, so attribution is fairly difficult. May have been made by Harrach in Bohemia in the 1880 - 1890 time frame or may be in the style of Harrach. Either way, it's a spectacular piece.
Reflects yellow / green under 395 black light.
The paperweight consists of four glass spheres or orbs stacked into a pyramid and is sometimes called a four ball pyramid and sometimes a cannonball stack.
The glass is iridescent that ranges in colors from yellow and gold to blue in the light. The iridescent glass finish is often called glass iris or soap bubble.
The bottom of the three bottom balls have been lightly ground for stability.
Approximate Measurements:
- 2 1/2" tall
- 2 1/2" wide
- 1 1/4" in diameter (individual glass bubbles)
Condition:
Condition is excellent.