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Antique Thuringia Lauscha Millefiori Paperweight with Name Plaque "Hauptm. Karl" Antique Thuringia Lauscha Millefiori Paperweight with Name Plaque "Hauptm. Karl". Circa 1870 - 1940. Colorful antique paperweight with colorful millefiori canes arranged around a central name plaque. The name "Hauptm. Karl" is probably an abbreviation of "Hauptmann Karl", meaning Captain Karl or leader Karl. The complex millefiori canes repeat in alternating patterns to make up the design with 26 canes in all. The pattern is arranged over a multicolored frit ground. There are some wonderful complex canes in this paperweight. An interesting example of a type of weight that is becoming more in demand as collectors learn more about the various Bohemian factories and eastern Germany factories. This is a relatively rare item. Similar paperweights are on display in the museum in Lauscha and are identified as being from Lauscha in Thuringia. Examples can be found in the book by von Brackel, Paperweights: Historicism - Art Nouveau - Art Deco - 1842 to Today See pages 90-95 and figure 507 on page 221. Size : 2 3/4" diameter by 1 11/16" high. The base is ground flat with a matte finish. There is a depression remaining from the pontil mark in the center. Condition: Very good condition for its age. There are some scratches on the surface and one noticeable 1/16" nick on the side (shown in one of the pictures) . Signature : Unsigned, but I guarantee this is paperweight is from Thuringia and was most likely made pr e-WWII. 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.