Lafayette Sulphide Paperweight
French, 1825–1830 - Diameter: 2 ⅝ inches 
 
Set within a rich amethyst ground, this finely executed sulphide paperweight presents a profile portrait of Lafayette. Produced for the American market, it reflects the continued transatlantic admiration for Lafayette following his tour and the persistence of his image in decorative form.
 
Exhibited: Bienvenue au Général Lafayette, The Cabildo, April 9, 2025 – January 18, 2026 (commemorating the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Louisiana).
 
Condition: Excellent.