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

Paperweight

Artist Albert David

Manufacturer Compagnie des Verreries et Cristalleries de Baccarat (French, founded 1764)

CultureFrench

Date1971

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

InscribedBaccarat acid mark on bottom.

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul Brandwein

Object number79.166.36

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DescriptionPaperweight of clear, double overlay opal, then pale blue glass. Five punty cuts around and one on top. Geometric cut band around bottom. Enclosing a sulphide bust of Herbert Hoover after medal by Albert David. Small nick top punty cut. Accompanying certificate describes weight and records this as one of 400.