Item Report
Masonic Cobalt Blue Art Glass Paperweight
By: Unknown (not marked; likely a 20th-century studio or factory)
Style: Fraternal Organization Collectible, Art Glass
Origin: United States (likely), or Western Europe
Materials: Cobalt blue glass, white glass overlay or insert
Age: Circa 1960-1980
Condition: Excellent (no chips, visible surface scratches, or cracks based on image)
Value: $40-$85
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker's mark or signature.
Date: 2025-06-14 20:10:09.840628
Description:
A heavy art glass paperweight, circular in shape and executed in cobalt blue, with a white medallion featuring the Masonic square and compasses symbol (with the letter 'G'). This is a decorative piece typically collected by members of Freemasonry or as a novelty, reflecting Masonic iconography. The glass is hand-blown, and the white insert with the symbol appears to be fused or overlaid.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This attractive paperweight is a mid-20th-century Masonic collectible produced in the tradition of art glass desk items. The Masonic insignia and vibrant cobalt glass would appeal to collectors of fraternal organization memorabilia. The piece is functional as well as decorative but does not show indicators of exceptional age or rarity. No obvious maker's mark is visible, indicating it is likely not by a top studio such as Baccarat or St. Louis. Overall, a fine example for decorative or fraternal collecting.
Individual Images:
- No additional detail images were provided. The primary image clearly shows the uninterrupted glass surface
- color depth
- and the applied or fused white insert with the Masonic symbol. There are no signs of damage or major imperfections visible.
Provenance:
Not specified; no documentation shown.
Condition:
Excellent (no chips, visible surface scratches, or cracks based on image)
Identification Score: 95%
The distinctive Masonic symbol and classic paperweight form leave little doubt as to the nature of the object. The age and maker are not precisely specified, but the characteristics match common mid-20th-century production.
Authenticity Score: 90%
This paperweight is authentic as a Masonic-themed collectible from the period. There are no signs of modern reproduction or fakery; however, due to the lack of a maker's mark, it is not attributable to a premium glasshouse. The age estimate allows some margin for the possibility of later manufacture.
Image Memory Note
Masonic cobalt blue paperweight; white inlaid symbol; likely mid-20th-century American or European studio glass; no maker's mark.
Keywords
Masonic, paperweight, art glass, cobalt blue, fraternal collectible, Freemasonry, United States, 20th century
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