Featured Millefiori Paperweight with large bubble - Questions

The reseller gave me this millefiori paperweight with a large bubble as a parting gift. It is a standard 2 1/2 inch size. What surprised me was looking down from the top, the bubble creates an optical illusion of a tiny version of the weight within its confines. Research did not result in any real information except one exceptional example from the early 1900s.
Large Glass Millefiori Paperweight with Suspended Domed Bubble, circa 1900 For Sale at 1stDibs
Otherwise, just a your usual vintage, Moreno, etc. There are no marks or special canes that I can find. Does anyone have any information?

 

Here are a few similar from ebay. I searched millefiori paperweight bubble.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/362931250563?hash=item5480636583:g:6jgAAOSwnRxeXCxo

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254170061242?hash=item3b2db759ba:g:uBoAAOSw3ttadd47

 

It's older Chinese I reckon. The frosted base is the dead giveaway on that, as is the slightly muddy glass colour and the cane colours. The ones on Ebay are too, I'd say.

 

Thank you for tracking these down. The first one definitely looks like mine.

 

Perfect. These are the type of clues, I most appreciate. From the limited number on line, I am guessing that this was a passing fancy in paperweight design. Thank you.

 

It's really clever, I like it.

 

I agree. It's a very nice effect.

 

sometimes these paperweights have signature canes; here's an example with large entrapped bubble showing signature cane

 

That one is Caithness. Made by the fabulous Willie Manson.

 

I LOVE the black in this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

He went independent and made the most wonderful things.

 

Wow. That is sensational! It is a true work on art. I appreciate this example on how to find a mark. When I worked I collected paperweights to decorate my desk. I have a few very nice ones and am looking for ways to spot the better ones. Thank you very much.

 

I looked at his stuff. Truly creative and interesting. Thank you.

 

I agree. It is the perfect accent to the bright colors of the canes.

 

I love a rebel!