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Antique Green and White Jasper Ground Paperweight Antique Green and White Jasper Ground Paperweight. circa 1845-1890. This is an unusual antique jasper ground paperweight - unusual in that there is no other motif present. Normally we find a jasper ground paperweight with a flower or a millefiori pattern. It could be a practice piece made by a glass worker learning how to create a jasper ground, or it could be that the flower or design wasn't ready when it needed to be picked up. I don't know which factory made it. Among antique American paperweight makers, both the New England Glass Company and the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company made floral paperweights with jasper grounds. In France, St. Louis made jasper ground paperweights during the classic period (1845 - 1860). Other factories probably did as well. So the origin remains a mystery, but I think it is likely to have been made at the New England Glass Company (NEGC). A colorful example that you will keep on your desk and use as - a paperweight. 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. Large Size : 2 3/4" diameter by 1 3/4" high. The base is ground concave with a pontil scar remaining. Signature : Unsigned, but I guarantee this is an antique paperweight from an unidentified factory. Most likely it originated at the New England Glass Company. Condition : Good to very good condition. It has a 3/16" circular impact mark on the side (see picture). There are also some minor scratches on the surface and wear on the edge of the base. 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 shipping in the US. 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.