Vintage Mid-Century Confetti Art Glass Paperweight by Peter Gentile, Star City, Wv

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A charming and historically significant piece of American glassmaking, this vintage paperweight was created by the renowned Gentile Glass Company … Read more A charming and historically significant piece of American glassmaking, this vintage paperweight was created by the renowned Gentile Glass Company of Star City, West Virginia.

Founded in 1947 by Peter Gentile, who trained in Naples, Italy, and worked for decades in American glass factories, the company is celebrated for its handblown, high-quality art glass.This paperweight showcases the company’s popular confetti pattern (also known as "speckled" or "millefiori-style" in some glass traditions). It features a delightful and vibrant mix of white, blue, pink, green, and yellow glass fragments suspended in clear glass, creating a cheerful, textured appearance.

This piece carries the tradition of fine Italian glass adapted through Peter Gentile's long career in American manufacturing. It is a wonderful collector's item or a beautiful, colorful accent for a desk, bookshelf, or coffee table display.Maker/Origin: Gentile Glass Company, Star City, West Virginia

Era: Mid-Century / Vintage
Condition:In very good vintage condition. The glass is clear and bright. There are minimal signs of wear consistent with age, primarily light scratching on the base.
The base includes the faint, embossed "Gentile Glass" mark (note: the mark can be difficult to read but is present).Dimensions:Measuring 21/2" in diameter See less