Collecting Guide: 7 things to know about paperweights
Collecting Guide: 7 things to know about paperweights By IANS| Published: 20th December 2020 6:45 pm IST By IANSlife Features New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANSlife) The experts at leading auction house Christie’s share their advice on what to look out for when buying a paperweight. These overlooked and frequently gorgeous items — from dancing devils to rogue air bubbles — are a treasure according to their specialist Carleigh Queenth. Q. When did paperweights become popular? A. Glass paperweights first gained popularity in the mid-19th century after being displayed at various expositions, most ...