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Features internal multicolor confetti frit (frit is pulverized colored glass) base and white lettering that spells "Mother" along with a lace-like white glass border. It has a rough/dark pontil scar and no maker signature.  Probably from South Jersey/Millville area and made1890-1910's.   There's a chapter on these types of frit paperweights in 'Old Glass Paperweights of Southern New Jersey' By Clarence A Newell and it defines these types of frit glass as folk art.

Weighs 2 pounds 8.4 ounces and is approximately 6.5" H X 4.1" W at top and 3.7" W at bottom.In great shape for an antique.  No cracks, chips, bruises.- a few very light scratches on vase but had to really search for them.  Refer to pjotos.
       
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