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Antique Abraham Lincoln Pressed Glass Intaglio Paperweight Antique Abraham Lincoln Pressed Glass Intaglio Paperweight . circa 1883 and later. This pressed glass paperweight features a frosted profile of Lincoln with very good detail. It has a curved top and flat base. The image is intaglio or incised from the base and is finished with an acid etching (frosted finish). There is a slight red tint to the glass. The maker has been identified by various sources as Libbey or Gillinder. It is possible first introduced as a souvenir paperweight offered at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Please see the note below about a chip on the base and review the pictures. Note on condition: This paperweight has a 3/8" shallow chip on a corner of the back side as shown in the pictures. It displays well in spite of the damage and could be restored if desired. Note on maker: The maker of this paperweight has not been firmly established. Some sources says it was made by Libbey for the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Others say it was made by Gillinder in 1913. There may be two different versions as some copies of the Gillinder version has embossed text. This copy has no writing. Please Note: The stand shown in the pictures is not included with the paperweight. It is shown for illustration only. Note on white glare : Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the light. Size: Just under 4 1/2" tall by just under 3" wide by 7/8" thick. Condition: Good condition with a 3/8" shallow chip in a corner of the base (see pictures). Otherwise wear on the base and some minor scratches. Bubbles in the glass. Signature: Unsigned, but I guarantee this is an antique American pressed glass paperweight. Allan's Paperweights is owned by Allan Port. If you have any questions, please click the " paperweights " link under seller information and then contact seller. Please check out my other eBay auctions or visit my eBay Store . Free USPS Ground Advantage shipping in the US. Priority mail is also available at extra cost. If you are outside the US, please review the cost of postage. If in doubt, please check with me first. I ship to most countries. If you are blocked from bidding, please contact me and I will add your eBay user name to the allowed bidders list. If you would like a different shipping option, please contact me before paying the invoice. Full value will be declared for customs purposes. Please do not ask me to declare this a gift. The buyer is responsible for any customs fees, VAT fees, or handling charges imposed by your country's customs services.