1955 Baccarat Cobalt Blue Crystal Abraham Lincoln Sulfide Paperweight

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A striking mid-20th century Baccarat crystal sulfide paperweight, dated 1955, featuring a finely sculpted cameo portrait of Abraham Lincoln suspended … Read more A striking mid-20th century Baccarat crystal sulfide paperweight, dated 1955, featuring a finely sculpted cameo portrait of Abraham Lincoln suspended within vibrant cobalt blue crystal.

The paperweight is executed in a faceted form, allowing the deep cobalt crystal to refract light dramatically while highlighting the finely detailed white sulfide portrait of the 16th President of the United States. The portrait is rendered in classical bust form with exceptional detail and depth, a technique long admired in traditional French crystal paperweights.

The underside of the piece is wheel-engraved “Baccarat 1955,” confirming production by the renowned French crystal manufacturer during the mid-century revival of historical sulfide portrait paperweights.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 2.75 in
Height: 1.5 in See less