Tripodal Stand Paperweight Appraisal

Set of Multi-Colored Cadmium or Selenium Glass Faceted Paperweights on tripodal stands

This set consists of seven large, faceted glass paperweights, each designed in the shape of a brilliant-cut gemstone. The pieces are displayed on simple, silver-toned metal tripodal stands with spherical ball feet. The colors visible under standard or filtered light include deep blue, purple, emerald green, clear (two variants), amber-yellow, and a vibrant red. A defining characteristic of the red piece is its intense fluorescence; when exposed to a 365nm ultraviolet (blacklight) source, it exhibits a brilliant glow ranging from fiery orange to lime-yellow. This specific reaction strongly suggests the inclusion of cadmium or selenium within the glass melt during manufacturing, a technique often used in mid-century to modern art glass. The facets are sharply cut, displaying high clarity and light refraction consistent with lead crystal or high-quality optical glass. Each piece appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips, flea bites, or scratches on the table facets, though the metal stands show minor reflective highlights indicative of a polished chrome or silver finish. These items are typical of decorative desk accessories or metaphysical 'crystal' display sets produced from the late 20th century to the present day, emphasizing optical aesthetics and the chemical phenomenon of glass fluorescence.