John Deacons Scotland Complex Closepack Millefiori Medium paperweight | Mauve | #3 Pattern_High Society Elizabeth was imprisoned for nearly

Elizabeth was imprisoned for nearly a year on suspicion of supporting Protestant rebels

In 1914 the enlarged factory exported its products to North America

"are valuable only as a means of opening my mouth with power among men

Matchbox for size comparison

Historically a large tray such as this would have seen a lot of active use - and most that survived will show signs of damage or soiling - this however has been pride of place within someone's collection - it is one of those revered "too good to use" pieces from Grandma

John Deacons Scotland Complex Closepack Millefiori Medium paperweight | Mauve | #3 Pattern_High Society Elizabeth was imprisoned for nearlyJohn Deacons Scotland Complex Closepack Millefiori Medium paperweight Base colour is Pink The canes in this closepack Millefiori weight are all what we call complex canes, when you look closely at the pictures you will see what I mean. It is advanced paperweight making! Approx 6. 2cms (2 1 2") diameter Approx 5cms (2") tall Weight contains 2 John Deacons signature Scotch Thistle canes within the pattern, and a JD initials Blue Star cane underneath,