Partial stamp of WP #171 'Asahi' 旭 on this 2 1/2 inch float.
It looks the Blue Seal button wasn't quite big enough to fit both symbols.
This float has excellent provenance having come from the ex-Deborah Hillman collection.
Blue Dot, WP #171 (Partial), Asahi 旭, 2 1/2 INch
Written by Keith Glein
Additional Info
- Maker's Mark: WP #171 - Asahi 旭
- Shape: Glass Ball
- Characteristics: Blue Seal
- Color: Blue-Green
- Size: 2 Inch
- Rarity: Common Maker's Mark
- Manufacturer: Asahi Glass Company
- Country of Origin: Japan
- ID (optional): 2009-02-05-03 Glass Float Museum
- Retail Value ($): 100
- eBay Auction ($): 75