Paperweight
1890-1910
Glass
Overall: 2 x 3 1/8 in. ( 5.1 x 7.9 cm )
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
2002.1.4
DescriptionHalf-spherical clear glass paperweight with internal white glass inscription: "The American Fire / AD 1810 / Philadelphia." Central figure of eagle gripping flag in its talons on top of globe. Very rough pontil mark on bottom.ClassificationsGLASS
Collections
- Business and Advertising Ephemera: The Bella C. Landauer Collection