Faceted Crystal Paperweight Vintage Swarovski

Gorgeous Colors of the Rainbow! Faceted Swarovski Cone Rio Rainbow Crystal Paperweight From Family Estate (one owner, smoke free environment) This is a vintage Swarovski rainbow crystal paperweight, one of the first paperweight designs manufactured by Swarovski. The prism of colors are crisp and change in every turn of the twisted design. Research indicates that this Cone Rio paperweight was the first paperweight designed by Swarovski. Whether used as a paperweight or as decor, it is a lovely and an eye catching piece to have. It measures approximately : 3-1/8" tall, almost 2 1/4" base diameter Black Flocked Felt Bottom Base has the original Block Letter Logo, and the same logo in on the side of paperweight (last photo) Beautiful pre-owned condition. The Swarovski Vitrail Medium Rainbow paperweight is part of the Swarovski Decorative Items for the Desk series. It very much has a rainbow effect when looking at it. The colors change beautifully with the light. The Swarovski Cone/Rio design is similar to a faceted cone. The design was inspired by the view of Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. The designer was Max Schreck and the crystal paperweight was made in Austria. It is no longer in production.