Pantin only made paperweights between 1878 and 1880. The number of known Pantin paperweights is very small - in the low 100s, so they’re very rare

An article on perfume bottles of the Birdermeier period (in the latest Glass Matters journal) describes a vessel of strikingly similar construction, attributed to the Schaffgotsch Glassworks. Or perhaps Josephinenhütte.

Another latticinio scent bottle or vase. This one is surprisingly heavy in the hand, being encased in a thicker clear glass, possibly lead Crystal

Trump once promised to “drain the swamp”. Looks like he’s right in it.

Found in a retro shop in Wales for £10, this striking Paul Ysart paperweight is more than affordable!

I came across another Radi calcedonio vase while visiting Greenway National Trust, Torbay, Devon - former holiday residence of writer Agatha Christie. It was in a cabinet in the Winter Dining Room along with other glass and ceramic items, rare and everyday, spanning 18thC to 20thC.

The vase was made in Murano, Italy. Height 10.5cm. Calcedonio was later produced by Salviati & Co whose pieces tended to be larger, more ornate, and more refined having a deeper gloss and polished pontils. Radi was primarily concerned in re-creating and demonstrating the old techniques.

Back in 2000, fuel protests at oil refineries brought the country to a standstill, with reports of less than 48 hours fuel left in the country. Hugely vulnerable!

I stop by this dovecote and have my lunch fairly often. A special spot!

The leaves do look a bit like currants leaves