Hi, I think what you have is a hand blown item made by Pilgrim Glass co. in W.Virgina. In business into the 1990ties and still might be in business. They are known for leaving a huge pontil mark like your piece. You can see some of these marks on vases etc. on e-bay. Also check out Glass Encyclopedia.com and look at Marano, and Blenko glass which is all hand blown also. Pilgrim made lot's of heavy glass sometimes over 8 layer's or more and lot's of paperweights especially animals. Your piece could be what they call "end of day' to get rid of leftover glass.

Thank you!!! That gives me a starting point. I really appreciate it!

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