Val Saint Lambert - Paperweight (2) - Glass

Pair of large sulfides on a stand from the 19th century. Style characteristic of Val Saint Lambert.

Exceptional and rare pair of large paperweights (sulfides) on a stand, also called “wig balls” or “chimney balls,” dating from the second half of the 19th century. The set weighs 2800 grams.

We owe these pieces of popular art to the Belgian crystal manufacturer Val Saint Lambert, which distinguishes them by their large size and high quality of execution.

High-quality artisanal work in mouth-blown glass and shaped with tools (absolutely no mold seams).

• Inclusions: Rich interior multicolored abstract decoration with red, blue, white, and pink filaments.

• The Pedestal: Superb hollow shower foot on a double-ringed baluster stem.

• Pontil marks: Presence of a ground and polished pontil scar at the underside of the base to ensure stability, as well as the rough-cut scar at the dome’s apex, bearing witness to traditional “footed” fabrication.