This rare handmade German "donut hole" sulphide measures 1 9/16". Donut hole refers to the area of the figure with no clay. Donut hole sulphides are hard to make because the glass must be folded completely over the figure. Thus, because of the folding, it's also quite rare to find them without air bubbles.
March 15, 2008
Dancing Horse Sulphide circa Late 1800s
This rare handmade German "donut hole" sulphide measures 1 9/16". Donut hole refers to the area of the figure with no clay. Donut hole sulphides are hard to make because the glass must be folded completely over the figure. Thus, because of the folding, it's also quite rare to find them without air bubbles.
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I have a similar paperweight to this one. A dancing horse in clear glass sphere resting on a cut blue glass base. Also one of a sitting lady.
Thanks for the comment Robyn. Send photos and I'll post them!!
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