ANTIQUE NEW ENGLAND LAMPWORK BUTTERCUP PAPERWEIGHT, colorless, lampwork white and yellow central flower with six leaves issuing from behind the blossom, green short stem with three leaves and a buttercup bud, factory-polished base. New England Glass Co. Second half 19th century. 2 5/8" D.
Very good condition overall with some flaking and a sliver chip near and at the table ring, minor to moderate overall wear/scratching.
Literature: Parallels Hawley - The Art of the Paperweight: Boston & Sandwich and New England Glass Companies, p. 123, fig. 7.17.
Provenance: Property deaccessioned by The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, to benefit the collections fund.

Very good condition overall with some flaking and a sliver chip near and at the table ring, minor to moderate overall wear/scratching.