Three Union Glass Co. Commemorative Glass Paperweights

Sommerville, Massachusetts, Dated 1917

comprising one example that reads Gilbert T. Finch 1917, one that reads Arthur Sooza F.S.K. and one dated 1911.
Diameter of largest example 3 3/4 inches.

Property from the Estate of a Chicago Collector

'1911' example appears in overall good, stable condition, few small scattered air bubbles to interior. Some scattered light surface scratches. Several small fleabites to footrim. Height 2 1/4 inches.
'Gilbert T. French' example with some surface scratching to top of dome and a small cluster of small chips to top of dome and another cluster along side. Foot rim and bottom side of dome with a depressed area, appears to be from production but base is not a perfect circle as a result. Height 2 1/2 inches.
'Arthur Sooza' example with scatterd surface scratching and a larger linear flake to top of dome, smaller circular flake to side of dome and having a rough base. Height 2 3/4 inches.
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Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with Furniture & Decorative Arts department and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments, and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.

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Three Union Glass Co. Commemorative Glass Paperweights

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