A Cut, Engraved and Gilt-Decorated Glass Paperweight
Russia, 19th early 20th century
Of compressed globular form, the sides cut with overlapping ovals forming lozenge shaped cartouches enclosing the gilt and engraved arms of Astrakhan, Siberia, Finland, Kazan, Poland and Taurica, the top with St. George slaying the dragon, apparently unmarked
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) high
A Cut, Engraved and Gilt-Decorated Glass Paperweight
Russia, 19th early 20th century
Of compressed globular form, the sides cut with overlapping ovals forming lozenge shaped cartouches enclosing the gilt and engraved arms of Astrakhan, Siberia, Finland, Kazan, Poland and Taurica, the top with St. George slaying the dragon, apparently unmarked
3¼ in. (8.3 cm.) high