{"product_id":"boyds-crystal-art-glass-cobalt-paperweight-1978-1983","title":"Boyd's Crystal Art Glass Logo Paperweight 1978 to 1983 Cobalt Blue Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-glass-collection\" title=\" glass paperweight and color sample form\"\u003e Boyd's Crystal Art Glass logo paperweight\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass paperweight and color sample form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978 to 1983, based on the first five year diamond B trademark noted in the provided research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich transparent cobalt blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boyd's Crystal Art Glass. Raised mark reads BOYD CRYSTAL ART GLASS surrounding a stylized B inside a diamond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Logo color sample paperweight. Specific mold or model number not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American collectible art glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 inches by 2 inches by 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised Boyd lettering and diamond B logo molded into the face, thick rounded glass edges, deep cobalt coloring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Near Fine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Near Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e This paperweight presents exceptionally well with only very minor signs of age visible in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chips, cracks, or flea bites were found or reported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe molded lettering and central diamond B logo remain crisp and easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cobalt glass retains strong, even color and a glossy surface with attractive light transmission along the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery light surface handling marks may be present when the glass is viewed closely under strong light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo significant damage is visible in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoyd'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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