Vintage Orient & Flume Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue Hearts & Vines Design
Description: A beautiful dome shaped small paperweight by Orient & Flume. The paperweight shows a design depicting cobalt blue heats hanging from a brown colored vine all on a matte white background with a white swirl built into it. The paperweight has a round flat base which is incised with the name Orient & Flume and the number 39873 or 39B73 or 39D73. In ither words it is not clear to us what the middle digit/letter is. The paperweight is relatively small in size weighing about 12 ounces and rather beautiful. It is in very good condition and was probably made in the 1970s-1990s. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of the description.
Date: Unknown but most likely sometime in the 1970s-1990s.
Origin: Purchased at an estate sale in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The paperweight was made in California. Size: The paperweight is ~2 5/8" in diameter and is ~2" in height. The paperweight weighs ~12 ounces.
Maker: Orient & Flume Art Glass Company.
Marks: Marked Orient & Flume followed by the number 39873 or 39B73 or 39D73 (not certain what the middle digit or letter is)
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A beautiful art glass paperweight with a beautiful design. This is a very nice piece, which would display very well in your collection of paperweights.
Condition: The paperweight is in excellent condition and has no cracks, hairlines, or repairs. The colors of the piece are vivid and beautiful as is the design. This is a great paperweight of the highest quality that is beautiful and in great shape. Please see photos for additional condition information.
