Blake "Auguries of Innocence" Paperweight
4-inch round, 1/2-inch thick glass paperweight
with intricate, hand-etched design.
4-inch round, 1/2-inch thick glass paperweight
with intricate, hand-etched design.
4-inch round, 1/2-inch thick glass paperweight
with intricate, hand-etched design.
Etched Glass William Blake Paperweight
Featuring one of the most inspiring pieces of William Blake's literary career, the "Auguries of Innocence" paperweight captures the beauty and elegance found in his artistic writings. This beautiful four-inch round etched glass circle displays his famous words around a handlettered wildflower motif to create a truly stunning, hand-etched work of art. The verse reads as follows:
“To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour.”
William Blake
This is one of those pieces that really has to be seen to be fully appreciated, and you can be assured that it will be a gift that will be truly cherished with each passing year.