| Pinchbeck
weight |
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A metalic disk
made of a zinc-copper alloy simulating gold or silver, with a design in
bas-relief. The disc is covered with a magnifying lens fitted to
a pewter or alabaster base. Not a true paperweight because the motif
is not entirely encased in glass.
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| Pliers |
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A lampworking
tool used to manipulate and shape molten glass.
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| Pontil mark
(or pontil scar) |
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The characteristic
mark in the center of a weight's base, where the weight was separated from
the rod on which it was made.
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| Pontil rod
(or punty rod) |
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A long, solid
metal rod, usually made of iron, used to hold a paperweight while it is
being made.
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| Profile |
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The shape of
a paperweight viewed from the side. |
| Printy |
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See facet
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| Punty |
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See facet
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