Lot 285: A Collection of Ten Vintage Glass Souvenir and Advertising Dome Paperweights Category: Vintage Glass

A varied collection of ten pressed glass paperweights, primarily of circular domed form with one octagonal faceted example. The group features a range of decorative techniques, most notably decoupage-style transfers and printed vignettes applied to the flat bases, viewed through the magnifying glass of the domes. The subjects include a sepia-toned architectural view of York Minster, a vibrant floral study of pansies, a traditional horse-drawn carriage scene, and a coastal town landscape. Advertising examples include early 20th-century style graphics, notably one for St. Ivel. One distinctive circular weight contains an inset silver-tone metal medallion in relief depicting a reclining putto. These pieces are characteristic of late Victorian through to mid-20th century souvenir and promotional desk accessories. Diameter of largest approximately 8.5 cm; diameter of smallest approximately 4 cm.