This Boyd's Crystal Art Glass logo paperweight is an early 1978 to 1983 cobalt blue art glass piece with the company's raised diamond B trademark and embossed lettering.
The compact square form and saturated cobalt color make this American art glass paperweight an easy fit for a Boyd glass collection, glass display cabinet, bookshelf, or desk.
Details
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Item: Boyd's Crystal Art Glass logo paperweight
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Item Type: Glass paperweight and color sample form
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Era: 1978 to 1983, based on the first five year diamond B trademark noted in the provided research
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Materials: Art glass
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Color: Rich transparent cobalt blue
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Maker and Mark: Boyd's Crystal Art Glass. Raised mark reads BOYD CRYSTAL ART GLASS surrounding a stylized B inside a diamond
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Pattern or Model: Logo color sample paperweight. Specific mold or model number not confirmed from photos
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Style: American collectible art glass
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Dimensions: Approximately 3 inches by 2 inches by 1 inch
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Product Weight: 5 ounces
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Special Features: Raised Boyd lettering and diamond B logo molded into the face, thick rounded glass edges, deep cobalt coloring
Condition Grade: Near Fine
Positives
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Graded Near Fine: This paperweight presents exceptionally well with only very minor signs of age visible in the supplied photographs.
- No chips, cracks, or flea bites were found or reported.
- The molded lettering and central diamond B logo remain crisp and easy to read.
- The cobalt glass retains strong, even color and a glossy surface with attractive light transmission along the edges.
Issues / Wear
- Very light surface handling marks may be present when the glass is viewed closely under strong light.
- No significant damage is visible in the supplied photographs.
Collector's Notes
Boyd's Crystal Art Glass operated in Cambridge, Ohio, producing small collectible glass pieces in a wide range of colors, with changes to its diamond B trademark helping collectors date production periods.
This compact logo form is especially suited to collectors who enjoy identifying Boyd glass by color and trademark rather than collecting only animal and novelty figurines.
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