Paperweight, blue crystal, Swarovski, Austria, 1970s.
325 PLN
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ABOUT PRODUCTID 16923
This faceted crystal paperweight, produced by Swarovski in Austria for the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, exemplifies the precise crystal craftsmanship of the 1970s. The geometric sphere, measuring 6 cm in diameter and 5.5 cm in height, is crafted from cool-toned blue crystal featuring prominent turquoise and purple reflections, accentuated by sharply cut, evenly distributed facets and a highly polished, glossy surface. The top is adorned with repeating silver Olympic rings and a central engraving – Innsbruck's symbol, stylized mountain silhouette, and the inscription 'INNSBRUCK 1976' – forming a geometric motif typical of mid-century luxury crystal. Construction is exact, with seamless transitions between facets. The condition is pristine, showing no signs of use, scratches, or chips – a rarity among such delicate objects. This crystal paperweight channels the spirit of celebration and technological optimism of the 1970s; in its refractions, the pulse of the Olympics is almost tangible, while the rhythm of the repeating rings and shimmering reflections evokes the winter lights of alpine Innsbruck. The regularity of the faceted form stands as a symbol of the era's order and precision, with shifting blue hues creating light plays that seem to recount the dynamism and aspirations for attainable luxury of that time. It may be placed on a faceted wood writing desk or a shelf alongside mid-century architecture books, where
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Height5 cm
Width6 cm
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Width6 cm
Height5 cm
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