New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Paperweight

CultureEnglish

Datelate 19th century

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 1 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (4.8 x 8.3 cm)

Inscribed"Dieu et Mon Droit" on top inside

Credit LineGift of Paul and Irene Hollister

Object number95.30

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 2, Section 3 Sh1

DescriptionThis paperweight is domed, mold-blown (or pressed and blown) colorless glass with intaglio arms of Great Britain and motto "Dieu et Mon Droit" on top inside and internal ribs radiating from the bottom to the sides, all incasing a golden amber sphere, polished pontil.