Joe Rice Art Glass Paperweight

This is a handmade art glass paperweight featuring a circular, translucent clear glass outer body that encases a vibrant light blue internal floral structure. The internal element is crafted with a swirling, scalloped, or 'petal' like design that exhibits a subtle white marbled or slag-like texture within the blue pigment. At the center of the base, there is a clear, circular indentation containing the embossed maker's mark 'JOE RICE' in block lettering, which indicates it was produced at the St. Clair House of Glass in Elwood, Indiana. Joe Rice is a third-generation glassmaker known for carrying on the St. Clair family tradition. The piece displays a smooth, polished surface with no significant chips or deep scratches visible from the overhead view, though minor shelf wear on the base is expected for its age. This style of glasswork typically dates from the late 20th century to the early 21st century. The craftsmanship is high, evidenced by the symmetry of the internal flower and the clarity of the surrounding glass dome. Small air bubbles may be present, which is common in hand-pressed or hand-blown glass items.

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