This paperweight is part of the Byzantine Desk Set produced by Tiffany Studios, which may have been inspired by the intricate details found in decorative objects from the Byzantine Empire. The three-dimensional gilded surface of Tiffany’s interpretation is marked by raised bronze and glass beads and inset pieces of Tiffany favrile glass in a deep coral red.
The Byzantine desk set was manufactured between 1906 and 1914, and was by far the most expensive commercial desk set sold by Tiffany Studios at the time; to make your set extra special, the 1909 Tiffany Blue Book stated that “Rosary Pearls” could be added in lieu of glass beads for a minor price increase.
Height: 2 inches (5.1 cm)
Diameter: 3 ¾ inches (9.5 cm)