Welcome to the best kept secret in the world of quality glass paperweights and art glass items. This is a combination of two websites - that of William Pitt Paperweights and Brookside Art Glass Gallery. From this page it is possible to navigate to either the paperweight or art glass sections. Please feel free to visit both! Throughout these pages you will find a wide variety of quality glass paperweights and art glass in all price ranges and all are competitively priced. Hopefully you will find something that might be of interest to you. If you don't find what you are looking for, please let me know. I'm constantly searching for new additions to offer here.
Contained within the paperweight section of the website are glass paperweights by such known makers as Clichy, Baccarat, St. Louis, Paul Ysart, Charles Kaziun, Sandwich Glass Co., Rick Ayotte, Dan Salazar, Paul Stankard, Perthshire, Trabucco, Ken Rosenfeld, Caithness, Whitefriars, Pairpoint, New England Glass Co. and others. Contained in the Art Glass section are items such as Mt. Washington, Pairpoint, Satin Glass, Wave Crest, New England, Steuben, Tiffany, Smith Brothers, Webb, Durand, Loetz and others. Whether you are a new collector, or an advanced collector, I hope you will find something here that interests you. My inventory does change, so check back often.
And yes, I am always interested in buying art glass and paperweights, whether it be a single item or an entire collection. Should you have something for sale, please e-mail me at us . I also offer a complete consignment service. Be sure to ask for details.
April 2009 New England Paperweight Collectors Assn., Host Hotel & Conference Center, Sturbridge, Massachusetts
You are encouraged and welcome to attend any of the above events. They are all wonderful opportunities to view glass and paperweights up close and first hand, as well as a chance to meet with fellow paperweight enthusiasts.
Search for a specific Paperweight Artist (i. e. "Stankard", "Caithness", "Donofrio","Raos" etc.) or a subject (i. e. "pansy","snake" or "flower".
Quality art glass paperweights, paperweight jewelry, perfume bottles, ornaments and suncatchers, and paperweight displays and stands. A variety of glass artists are represented, both well-known and up-and-coming, in all price ranges!
Paperweights are decorative objects, designed to hold sheets of paper on a surface to prevent wind from blowing them away. Paperweights are commonly made from glass, although may also be made from clear acrylic or other materials. They are often collected as examples of fine workmanship, and appreciated for their aesthetic as opposed to their utilitarian aspect. They are often exhibited in art museums as examples of fine glass art. They generally have a flat base and a domed top, which may be faceted or etched. The weight may be coated with one or more thin layers of colored glass, and have windows cut through it to reveal the interior motif. The ground on which the inner parts rest may be clear or colored, made of unfused sand, or resemble lace (latticinio). Antique paperweights were made primarily in three French factories, between 1845 and 1860, in Baccarat, St. Louis, and Clichy. Weights (mainly of lesser quality) were also made in the United States, Great Britain, and elsewhere, though Bacchus (UK) and New England Glass Company (USA) produced some that equaled the best of the French. Modern weights have been made from about 1950 to the present. There are approximately 20,000 paperweight collectors worldwide.
Collectors may specialize in one of several types of paperweights. Millefiori paperweights contain thin cross-sections of cylindrical composite canes made from colored rods and usually resemble little flowers, although they can be designed after anything. These are usually made in a factory setting. The exist in many variations such as scattered, patterned, close concentric or carpet ground. Lampwork paperweights have objects such as flowers, fruit, butterflies or animals constructed by shaping and working bits of colored glass with a gas burner or torch and assembling them into attractive compositions, which are then incorporated into the dome. This is a form particularly favored by studio artists. Sulfide paperweights have an encased three-dimensional medallion or portrait plaque made from a ceramic. They often are produced to commemorate some person or event. Swirl paperweights have opaque rods of two or three colors radiating like a pinwheel from a central millefiori floret.
California-style paperweights are made by "painting" the surface of the dome with colored molten glass, and manipulated with picks or other tools. They may also be sprayed while hot with various metallic salts to achieve an iridescent look. Victorian portrait and advertising paperweights were dome glass paperweights first made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania using a process patented in 1882 by William H. Maxwell. The portrait paperweights contained pictures of ordinary people reproduced on a milk-glass disk and encased within clear glass. This same process was also used to produce paperweights with the owner's name encased or an advertisement of a business or product. Pittsburgher Albert A. Graeser, patented a different process for making advertising paperweights in 1892. The Graeser process involved sealing an image to the underside of a rectangular glass blank using a milkglass or enamellike glaze. Many paperweights of the late 1800s are marked either J. N. Abrams or Barnes and Abrams and may list either the 1882 Maxwell or 1892 Graeser patent date. It has been theorized that Barnes and Abrams did not actually manufacture advertising paperweights for their customers, but instead subcontracted the actual manufacturing task out to Pittsburgh area glasshouses. The PCA's Annual Bulletins published for 2000, 2001 and 2002 describe these in detail. Workmanship, design, rarity, and condition determine the value of a paperweight. They range in price from a few dollars, to a record $258,500 once paid for an antique French weight. Antique weights, of which perhaps 10,000 or so survive (mostly in museums), generally appreciate steadily in value. Visible flaws, such as bubbles, striations and scratches affect the value. Glass should not have a yellow or greenish cast, and there should be no unintentional asymmetries, or unevenly spaced or broken elements. In a modern piece, an identifying mark and date are imperative.
Paperweights are made by sole artisans, and in factories where many artists and technicians collaborate. Both may produce inexpensive as well as "collector" weights. A number of small studios appeared in the late 20th century, particularly in the US. These may have several to some dozens of workers with various levels of skill cooperating to produce their own distinctive "line". Notable examples are Lundberg Studios, Orient and Flume, Correia Art Glass, Lotton, and Parabelle Glass. In the U. S., Charles Kaziun started in 1940 to produce buttons, paperweights, inkwells and other bottles, using lamp-work of elegant simplicity. In Scotland, the pioneering work of Paul Ysart from the 1930s onward preceded a new generation of artists such as William Manson, Peter McDougall, Peter Holmes and John Deacons. In the late 1960s and 1970s, artists such as Paul Stankard, his former assistant, Jim D'Onofrio, Chris Buzzini, Delmo and daughter Debbie Tarsitano, Victor Trabucco and sons, Gordon Smith, Rick Ayotte and his daughter Melissa, and the father and son team of Bob and Ray Banford, began breaking new ground. The work of Paul Stankard was particularly noted for its incredibly realistic portrayal of flowers, including their roots. He has more recently moved away from the classical domed paperweight to rectangular forms, which are among the finest glass objects produced in the twentieth century.
Reilly, Pat, (1994) Paperweights. The Collector's Guide to Identifying, Selecting, and Enjoying New and Vintage Paperweights ISBN us. X
PAPERWEIGHT COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION, INC. will hold its biennial convention May 20-23, 2009 in Toledo, Ohio at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Go to our links and check the PCA web site for more info. This promises to be a fun filled event with trips to the Toledo Fine Arts Museum, glass demonstrations, visits with paperweight artist and dealers.
Paperweights, both antique and contemporary are offered in our Gallery, which is dedicated to presenting unique paperweights as an art form. Portia Paperweights features many emerging artist showing new and exciting work.
The gallery has gone green. Portia Paperweights makes a very conscious effort to use and reuse every bit of packing material including peanuts, boxes, wrapping tissue, paper, Etc.
Lilac & Peony - $700 - Colin Richardson is the most promising lampwork artist on the paperweight scene. Colin works at TOUCHSTONE GLASS STUDIO.
Caithness Glass is known throughout the world for high quality paperweights and artglass. Since our inception in 1961 we have taken our inspiration from the colours of the Scottish landscape - warm peaty tones, purple heather, golden sunsets, the grey blue of the lochs. In 1968 we added glass engraving to our skills and in 1969 we developed innovative techniques for producing abstract paperweights. Today, over 30 years later, our paperweight studios in Crieff combine the finest design and traditional skills to create pieces which are entirely unique and we are now justifiably regarded as one of the world's most respected producers of museum-quality paperweights.
This Centre, which is situated in the UK Dartmoor National Park, is home to The Broughton Collection. This is an exhibition of hundreds of antique and modern glass paperweights, collected by Bernard Broughton over many years. We are a major retailer of quality glass paperweights, including many limited edition pieces from the leading glass studios. We stock a wide range of Selkirk Glass paperweights and are one of the main suppliers in the UK. We operate a worldwide mail order service with a customer database that includes collectors in the UK, USA, Europe, and Australasia. To visit our Online Shop click the Online Shop button on the left. Please click the Contact button if you wish to add your e-mail address to our customer database. Note. Customer details will never be passed on to third parties
Complete your home Pottery Glass collection with items on eBay. The Art Glass category has French glass, Italian glass, North American glass, Scandanavian glass, Paperweights and Stained Glass for you to choose from. Decorate your dinner table with Waterford glassware, pyrex glassware, depression glass, stretch glass, vaseline glass or crackle glassware. Find Art Pottery items from McCoy, Frankoma, Bennington, Staffordshire, Roseville, Weller, Van Briggle, Moorcroft, Gouda and Haeger. Looking to replace your dinnerware? Select from a huge collection of popular China produced by Adams, Aynsley, Bauer, Belleek, Beswick, Blue Ridge, Blue Willow, California Pottery, Capodimonte, Carlton Ware, Coalport, Dansk, Dresden, Franciscan, Fitz Floyd, Hall, Homer Laughlin, Hummel, James Kent, Johnson Brothers, Lenox, Limoges, Metlox, Mikasa, Pflatzgraff, Red Wing, Royal Albert, Royal Doulton and Wedgwood. Expand your home Pottery Glass collection today!
Choose from our wide selection of paperweights of glass. We have many different paperweights on stock. The paperweights are handmade and so each is actually unique.
At our online shop you will find paperweights with bubbles, spirals, flowers, animals and other motives. You will also find frosted paperweights with cut and polished window, globes and oil lamps.
Glass paperweights by Bob Banford and Ray Banford, makers of glass paperweights, art glass, crystal, studio glass and contemporary art glass, featuring lampwork, lampworking, flamework, flameworking, hot glass, glass blowing, and glass sculpture.
From the rich glass heritage of South Jersey come the paperweights of Ray and Bob Banford, a father and son who started their glass journey in the early 1970s. Ray was interested in collecting, buying and selling art glass, while Bob was interested in the art of glass blowing. Ray bought Bob a torch for a graduation present and it started their journey into the art. After years of trial and error study they produced their first saleable paperweights in 1973. Paperweights from the antique classic period of the 1840s were their inspiration. They were the culmination of the finest skills and products from the factories at that time. The clearest of crystal, most intense colors, and the skills of the best glassblowers were incorporated into the making of paperweights. The most talented glass cutters finished the pieces. The Banfords have continued this practice today. By searching for the best colors, using only the finest of optically clear crystal glass, they have honed their art to a point where pieces by the Banfords grace many private and public collections. Their paperweights are in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institute, Corning Museum of Glass, Chicago Art Institute, Musuem of American Glass at Wheaton Village, Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, and many others. Although Ray is semi-retired, they both continue to further their skills, adding new techniques to their work and expanding their ability to produce the finest paperweights. Their work is individually signed internally with their own distinctive initial canes. Rays signature cane is a black "B" in a white field. Bobs cane is a red "B" in a white field with a cobalt blue rim. Most pieces are one of a kind, further enhancing their collectability. glass paperweights, art glass, Banford, Bob, Robert, Ray, art, glass, crystal, studio glass, lampwork, lampworking, lamp work, lampworked, flamework, flameworking, flameworked, hot glass, glass blowing, glass sculpture, contemporary art glass, antique glass, Clichy, Baccarat, Murano, St. Louis, Saint Louis, Perthshire, Ysart, millefiori, Debbie Tarsitano, Caithness, L. H. Selman, Peter Raos, David Salazar, Wallace James, Drew Ebelhare, Ken Rosenfeld, David Lotton, J Glass, Trabucco, Rick Ayotte, Chris Buzzini, Randall Grubb, Chris Heilman, Gary Scrutton, Paul Stankard, Barry Sautner, Yaffa Sikorsky Todd, Jeffrey Todd, Rebecca Stewart
Without question, CHRIS BUZZINI'S floral, art glass paperweights are among the finest ever produced. Stunning, art glass paperweights for the serious Art Glass collector. Highly detailed, meticulously crafted, colored glass flowers, encapsulated in brilliant, optical quality crystal. Fine, delicate, floral, art glass paperweights that are destined to become tomorrow's treasures. Buzzini's art glass paperweights are offered by direct marketing through Chris L. Buzzini's Newsletter or are available on this website in our online store. Chris Buzzini has been working with glass for over thiry-eight years. He has knowledge and skills in almost every imaginable area of contemporary Glass Art. He has been producing Lampwork Glass Paperweights since 1986 and he has a following of Paperweight and Art Glass Collectors from around the world. His work truly is world-class.
Has specialized in the sale of handcrafted glass paperweightsand brilliant crystal paperweights designed to display images, artwork, crafts, and a variety of other items.
Each of our paperweights includes a complete finishing kit that makes it easy to transform favorite photographs and other mementos into delightful, personalized keepsakes and gifts that will be cherished for years to come.
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Welcome to Sweetbriar Gallery Ltd. We are the Europe's leading paperweight dealer with stock levels in excess of 2,000. Whether you are new to paperweights, or are an experienced collector, we have paperweights to tempt all tastes and pockets. At any time you will be able to see a fine selection of quality paperweights from makers such as Baccarat, Clichy, St Louis, Ysart, Caithness, Perthshire and many more. We offer a fast and efficient global mail order service. International customers welcome. Enter the world of paperweights! Contact information
The Morton D. Barker Paperweight Collection at the Illinois State Museum is a remarkably representative and prestigious collection of 252 glass objects, more than 200 of which are some of the finest examples of antique French paperweights of the Classic Period (1845 - 1865). This Web site contains images of all the objects in the collection and descriptive captions for each image in the Gallery. The site also contains narrative text on topics such as the history of paperweights, manufacturers, and techniques. The left-hand menu will take you to the various topics of text. There are also text links within each page that will give you pop-up images of examples or take you to subject- related pages. Use the back button or left-hand menu to return to the original page. The image of a paperweight in the top left-hand corner of each page, is a randomly chosen paperweight from the collection. Each time you return to the page, a different image will be displayed. There is a glossary that explains the meaning of the many specialized words for the tools and processes of glass making. A list of print and Web resources will give you more detailed information on many paperweight and glass topics.
Made with brushed metal, this dog bone shaped paperweight is paired with a catchy quote that makes the perfect gift for any dog lover in your life. "Those who love me love my dog." Finished with an anti-tarnish rhodium finish.
We hope this site will be of interest to both the experienced collector and those just beginning to build their collections. For many years we have been in the business of selling paperweights to collectors. We have been members of the Paperweight Collectors Association since 1969 and are members of the New England Paperweight Collectors Association as well as several other regional Paperweight Collectors Associations. Harvey is a member of the New England Appraisers Association and Doris, of the National American Glass Club Ltd.
Paperweights Plus have a large selection of art glass paperweights for sale, plus our speciality is having customized weights made to your own design. As well as supplying custom-made weights we also carry over 500 UK & Scottish paperweights and are main dealers for John Deacons, William Manson, Peter McDougall, and Peter Holmes of Scottish Borders Art Glass. We also stock paperweights from Caithness Glass, Mike Hunter of Twists Glass Studio, and Hafod Grange. Whether you're a collector after just one small item, or a dealer wanting a range of weights, we're known for our very friendly and personal service. We also offer competitive retail and wholesale prices - including tax-free for US and other non-EU residents. GuaranteeWe may be old-fashioned but we believe that the customer is always right. As collectors ourselves we want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. If for any reason you're not, even if you've just changed your mind, we offer a 30 day money back guarantee. This even includes the cost of postage both ways - wherever in the world you are!
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Is a non-profit organization dedicated to appreciating and collecting glass paperweights. For a half-century, the PCA, Inc has championed the study and collecting of antique, vintage, and contemporary glass paperweights. The mission of the PCA, Inc is to promote education. to increase knowledge about paperweights, their creators, and the astounding glass medium from which they are created.
The PCA, Inc. consists of a convivial group of contemporary artists, dealers, collectors, libraries, and museums from around the globe. The interest in glass paperweights is the common thread that binds the membership. many of our members are just starting out with a few paperweights while others have established collections numbering in the thousands. There is something for every collector in terms of taste and budget. It is the variety and diversity of glass paperweights that make them so interesting to collect! We encourage you to read some of the materials on this website about paperweights and paperweight collecting. We also encourage you to join this organization.
Receive the annual PCA, Inc. Bulletin. It is a hardback publication with special paperweight articles and beautiful color illustrations of antique and modern paperweights and paperweight objects. It is one of the definitive publications in the field and is itself a collector's item.
Receive four newsletters per year, each containing a calendar of events, and news about developments in paperweight making and collecting and news about regional paperweight collecting associations. There is also a classified ad section for both the purchase and sale of paperweights and publications by dealers and collectors.
But most of all, it can help you connect with others with similar interest in collecting antique, vintage, and contemporary glass paperweights.
Paperweights evolved from the functional to the beautiful during the early part of the industrial revolution. As the economic engines of commerce began to generate bills, letters, and other business paper something had to be provided to hold them down during the breezes that were common when offices had windows and air was allowed to waft through the workplace. Early paperweights were simple, functional items of metal or glass. By the 1840s, a whole industry emerged in France that would transform the simple paperweight into a glorious work of art for every desktop. The French glass factories of the 1840s stood on the shoulders of the Italian glass workers of Murano (Venice) who continued the artistic traditions of ancient Rome. While the Italians utilized and retained many of the ancient processes, the French were the first to capitalize on the optical characteristics of glass. They enclosed their decorations motifs within glass spheres and made the magnification part of the total effect. Their paperweights of the late 1840s stand as the artistic pinnacle of the classic period. The Crystal Palace Exhibition in London in 1851 showcased the French and German/Bohemian paperweights and they were subsequently emulated and 'improved' by the glass houses in the United Kingdom and slightly later in the United States.
The Classic period starts in the 1840s and runs through the 1880s and was centered in France (Clichy, St Louis, Baccarat, and Pantin), England (Walsh-Walsh, Bacchus, and others), and then America (Boston Sandwich, New England Glass Company, and Pairpoint). The Folk Art and Advertising period began in the 1880s and continued into World War II. Some of the most original American contributions to paperweights were made in Millville New Jersey, including the crimp rose and the frit weights (decoration made with powdered glass). This period saw the decline of the major glass factories (as mechanization changed how glass was made) but saw the advent of small, family-run glass factories that continued paperweight making. The Contemporary period started after World War II when Charles Kaziun almost single-handedly reinvented the processes and mechanisms used to create the classic paperweights and introduced the studio glass artist - an artist effectively works alone in a studio to create glass paperweights and other glass objects using the techniques first popularized by the classic period.
Collecting paperweights began almost as soon as they began to appear on the market. There are many ways to collect and to enjoy the beauty of antique or modern glass paperweights. Four general approaches include.
Probably the most common collecting style is the type collecting where the collector accumulates one good example of each major type of paperweight style (millefiori, lamp-work, sulphide, etc) from one or more of the glass factories. This collecting style provides a broad spectrum of weights in a single collection. The theme collector tends to collect paperweights that have a unifying theme or common thread. For example, a theme collector may collect paperweights that contain birds or specific flowers. There are some interesting collections that only contain paperweights that are purple or sulphides of politicians. The in-depth collector likes to specialize on one type of paperweight and often have the definitive collection of a specific type of paperweight. The depth and breadth of this collection style makes it easy to study the variation in manufacturing techniques and can be useful in identifying mystery weights that occasionally appear in the hobby. Probably the most fun collecting style (and the style most people use when they start collecting) is I like it so I have it. This style is perfectly acceptable and a lot of fun - although going to the other collecting styles eventually makes keeping track of what you already have a little simpler and makes your collecting universe a bit easier to manage. As important as the books on paperweights (and they have been being issued in rapid succession in the past few years as more and more people start collecting) is the paperweight collecting community, which is best represented by the Paperweight Collectors Associations, Inc. and the website. www. paperweight. org (which you are viewing). This organization publishes quarterly newsletters, annual bulletins containing a wealth of paperweight information, and sponsors a major gathering of collectors, dealers, and contemporary paperweight artists every other year.
The Paperweight Collectors Association (PCA, Inc.), a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1953 and has members throughout the world. The PCA, Inc. became a 501(c)(7) organization in 1988, a 501(c)(3) organization in 1996, and was incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania in 1995. The PCA, Inc. is a mutual organization for the benefit of its members. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, size, disability, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by state or local law."
We have been doing something very fun recently. They make great paperweights for Dad, or nice weights to hold down the napkins for those picnics outside.
Caithness Glass opened their first factory in Wick, Scotland in 1961. The first Caithness paperweights were produced in 1969, using the traditional methods of millefiori and lampwork.
Each paperweight is unique in design and handcrafted in Scotland. Caithness paperweights have a reputation of being the finest in the world and have become highly collectable. The Caithness Glass Paperweights Collectors Society was founded in 1976 by Colin Terris, the company's master paperweight artist. Members of the Society receive a free joining paperweight, which for the year 2006 is Feather. There is also the opportunity to to purchase annual members only Caithness paperweights which for the year 2006 include Precious and Lilac Wonder. There are regular Society newsletters and a full colour annual review.
For more information contact. Caithness Glass Paperweight Collectors Society, Caithness Glass Ltd, Inveralmond, Perth, PH1 3TZ, Scotland.
There are Caithness Visitor Centres in Perth, Wick, Oban and King's Lynn. The main paperweight production facility is in Perth and also hosts a display of over 1200 designs. Related Caithness Paperweights at Auction Caithness Collectors Society Paperweights
The purpose of these pages is to provide information to collectors of Caithness Glass Paperweights.
Paperweights. The Collector's Guide to Identifying, Selecting, and Enjoying New and Vintage Paperweights (Collectors Guide Series) (Paperback)
From Booklist The fascination with glass-art-within-glass, as collector Reilly points out, is a relatively recent phenomenon--at least compared with other antiques. From its beginning in Poland in the 1830s, the craft of millefiori paperweights spread and took on colorful variations in such well-known French factories as Baccarat, Clichy, and St. Louis. Reilly prepares novices for their first collecting foray, explaining types as well as care and display. Color photographs bolster the text that sometimes drags. Those first venturing into this antique wonderland, compelled to do so by the publicity given to such collectors as the late Arthur Rubloff and such collections as that of the Corning Museum of Glass, will find it an interesting though expensive hobby. Barbara Jacobs
This is a nice book for the collector, particularly one who is fairly new to the hobby. It covers most of the more popular makers of the 19th and 20th century. Paperweights have been on the go for a relatively short space of time, about 150 years give or take a year and initially started out to serve the purpose for which they were originally designed, a weight to hold down paper on a desk. A useful implement in the days of pen and paper. Very soon after they started being produced they became more and more complex and attractive with each factory striving to outdo their rivals. There are few people who fail to be fascinated by a good paperweight, particularly the Millefiori type which comprise of small canes of glass of varying shapes and colours, sealed into what initially was a molten lump of glass. The various forms of weights, millefiori as we have just mentioned, Sulphides, Lampwork and Dumps (the large green domes of glass that were often used as doorstops in their larger sizes), are all mentioned. Plus information on how to start collecting and differentiating between the different makers, not always easy, even for the expert. One part of the book that did appeal to me in particular were the pages that showed the different cane designs for the different makers. This is an excellent aid to identifying paperweights that you are unsure of and I have used this method more than once myself.
A very nice introduction to paperweights ~ good photography as well as interesting information on the history and types of weights.
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Our world globe paperweights are subtle and elegant gifts, as the world is the perfect object of beauty to adorn any desk, workspace, or home. Featuring crystal paperweights, world globe paperweights, custom paperweights and more. A thoughtful and unique gift for any educator, executive, or world minded individual.
How much you've been paying attention all those years! Our handsome laser engraved beveled glass paperweights offer a simple, yet touching phrase that says it all. The "Thank You Dad" version can be personalized with any message below on two lines, up to 25 characters per line.
Groomsmen. Crafted of cut and polished optic crystal, our diamond paperweight measures 3 1/4L x 3 1/4W x 2H.
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How much you've been paying attention all those years! Our handsome laser engraved beveled glass paperweight offers a simple, yet touching phrase that says it all. Personalized with any sentiment, up to 20 characters. Measures 5"Wx4"Hx-1/2"D.
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Style! Stunning with understated sophistication, our Reflections jade glass art piece makes a handsome addition to any table or desktop and functions perfectly as either a paperweight or coaster. Featuring your single initial in 3 different font choices, engraved in the center through the reflective underside, creating a distinct image all your own! Jade-green glass paperweight/coaster measures 4 x 4 x 1/4D. Add the coordinating glass desk pieces, sold separately below, for a look that stands alone.
Paperweight collecting often begins with a fascination for these unusual pieces. the awareness of an obscure and compelling art form."(more)
Product Description Our most popular book! This compact and informative guide provides all the basic information one needs to enter the world of paperweights. It includes histories of the great French glasshouses during the classic period, as well as the revival period of the 1950's, and the current paperweight renaissance. The latest biographies of prominent paperweight artists are provided, with sections about collecting and making paperweights. The insightful 120-page text is generously illustrated with over 200 full-color photographs. All About Paperweights will increase your knowledge and appreciation of this specialized art form. Buy it for your own reference and enjoyment, or as an introductory gift for a friend. Full color.
First Sentence. Paperweight collecting often begins with a fascination for these unusual pieces. the awareness of an obscure and compelling art form. Read the first page
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The book is not as comprehensive as the title suggests, virtually leaving out the Scottish factories apart from one or two cursory comments. This may seem remiss of the author, especially for those of us who cannot afford the early French weights of Baccarat, Clichy and St. Louis, most of which are snapped up by the American market, where the hobby is thriving. Many of the workers from these French factories migrated to America Whether the author has missed the Scottish factories intentionally or by error is hard to say, but we should remember that Strathearn, Perthshire and Caithness are relatively new kids on the block and two of those, Strathearn and Perthshire existed for a relatively short space of time. They have been superseded by ex-craftsmen from those factories, i. e. John Deacons and Peter McDougall, to name but two, who are making excellent weights at for the moment, reasonable prices and will have their place in paperweight history, perhaps with their weights commanding the same high prices that the French factories do now, but by and large the Scottish factories play a small part in paperweight history. Returning to the book itself, what is between the covers, particularly the photographs is nothing short of superb. Photographs of weights from the mid-eighteen hundreds, from the French factories, which coincidentally only made paperweights for a relatively short space of time. These weights are a joy to behold and particularly with the millefiore (thousand flowers) something different can be seen each time you look at the weight. If you cannot afford the many hundreds, sometimes thousands of pounds that these paperweights now command, a good colour photograph is surely the next best thing. The many differing forms of paperweight are shown in the book. Millefiore as mentioned. Lampwork and to a lesser degree Sulphides, a type of weight that showed enclosed within the weight, the portrait of a famous person of the day, comprised of a white material, looking a little like china clay. These weights are not usually as popular with the collector as the other types. If you are a collector or have an interest in paperweights, you will want to own this book.
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Crystal mousepad paperweights, star paperweights, art deco paperweights, heart paperweights, gem paperweights and more make up this full line of paperweights that will have your papers staying put in style! As a popular employee recogntion gift, many of our corporate customers ask us to personalize the paperweights with corporate slogans, convention themes and employee award information. Don't worry if you don't see it here. Gifts for Professional's fine staff of in-house shoppers will find the paperweight to match your special needs! Now that will take a weight off your mind, won't it?
April 28, 2007 to May 4, 2008 Temporary exhibition gallery, Samuel European Galleries Over 250 miniature worlds of brilliant colour and style are featured in this exhibition of spectacular 19th- and 20th-century glass paperweights. The first major exhibition of its kind in Canada,
Features paperweights from the ROMs collection, considered one of the finest in North America. First made in 1840s France, glass paperweights magnified their interior, allowing the viewer to experience the intricate world within. Greatly varying in size, design, style, and colour, these glass jewels became fashionable during the 19th century. Despite being inexpensive to make, the technology and patterns created beautifully complex objects dart ranging in subject matter from flowers and frogs to dioramas and commemorative photography.
Showcases a stunning range of paperweights, many on display for the first time, including early French and North American varieties and even contemporary Canadian pieces. The history of glassmaking, manufacturing and famous paperweight collectors will also be explored in this whimsical look at these most delicate and beautiful of everyday objects. Publications Available for sale in the ROM Museum Store is the illustrated catalogue,
Written by exhibitions curator, Brian Musselwhite. The publication highlights the Museum's collection of glass paperweights, both classic and contemporary. The publication contains 120 pages and features over 75 full-colour photographs. Regular retail price $24.99. More Information Podcast Glass Worlds. Paperweights from the ROM's Collection
Assistant Curator Brian Musselwhite reveals the treasures of the ROM's paperweight collection. Video Podcast (22 MB, 3m 32s) Written Transcript (PDF)
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R S Treasures offers these items as found at garage sales, antique collectible markets, auctions, and from private collections. These pages are under construction and continuing remodeling, so please check back for changes, new items and links to be added. For more information on any of the items on these pages contact R S Treasures Paperweights.
Antique Paperweights Updated us. Modern Paperweights pg 1 Updated us. Modern Paperweights pg 2 Updated us. Baccarat Sulphides Updated us. Caithness Updated 7-4-05 Cristal d' Albret Sulphides Updated us. Gentile Updated us. Murano Updated us. Perthshire Updated us. St Clair Updated us. St Louis Updated Whitefriars Updated us. Miscellaneous Lighthouse Buttons Paperweight Buttons
Paperweight Collectors Association of Texas, Inc. Paperweight Collectors Association, Inc. Jayne Gilbert, President Jim Lefever, President Florida Paperweight Collectors Texas Marble Collectors, Inc.. Florida State Button Society Jane Armstrong, President Texas State Button Society Marble Collectors Society of America Big 'D' Button Club of Dallas Marble Collectors Unlimited Karen Kline, President National Button Society Links of interest to collectors. Glass - Carnival, Vaseline, Opalescent The Glass Hunters. Com Cactus and Succulent Plants The Cactus and Succulent Plant Mall
The perfect office accessory, our personalized paperweights from Stacy Claire Boyd are made of heavy crystal and can be customized with your text or photo. These paperweights are a great gift idea for hardworking parents and co-workers alike.
Remember past journeys and inspire new adventures with these impressive glass paperweights. Satelllite imagery viewed through a magnifying crystal sphere turns even familiar coastlines and topography into a beautiful, almost abstract pattern. Choose a favorite vacation destination or the area where you grew up-these desktop accents will inspire reminiscences and engage the imagination. Arrives in a wooden box with the National Geographic Society seal, and includes an acrylic easel for display and an informational card about the region. 3 1/2" diameter 1 7/8"D. Choose.
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The prestigious Morton D. Barker Paperweight Collection of 252 glass objects, including more than 200 outstanding examples of antique French paperweights of the Classic Period (1845 - 1860) manufactured by the glass companies Baccarat, Saint Louis, Clichy, and Pantin. In addition to antique French paperweights, Mr. Barker also collected nineteenth and twentieth century paperweights from other countries including England and the United States. Mr. Barker purchased the paperweights in Mexico, London, and elsewhere on his travels in the United States and abroad. Some of the paperweights had previously resided in the collections of Applewaite Abbott, Oscar Wilde, and King Farouk.
The majority of the paperweights in the collection are of French origin. Ninety-one are attributed to the Baccarat glass factory. Of these, fourteen are dated, and of the fourteen ten are also signed. 1846 (1), 1847 (3) 1848 (6) and 1849 (4). The collection contains some Clichy company's and Saint Louis company's paperweights containing glass canes dated from 1845 to 1848.
The Barker Collection exhibits a variety of paperweightmaking techniques. lampwork (86), millefiori designs (84), sulphides (30), overlay (11), swirls (8), crowns (4), Pinchbecks (4), upright crimped roses (4), miscellaneous weights and paperweight-related items (20), and one marbrie topped with a gilded, cast-molded salamander.
Im a paperweight girl. ok, my house isnt covered in them, but if i had more counterspace, it would be. i love the way they let you play around with color and pattern, injecting a little pop of liveliness into any room. i use them to hold down napkins, mail, recipe pages, stacks of magazines and well, paper. im pretty partial to iomois paperweights because of the incredible array of trend-conscious patterns they offer but i thought it would be fun to do a roundup of my favorite paperweights on the market (with plenty of options for every price range). just click more to view the full selection of 30 paperweights. [image above, clockwise from left to right. island sky paperweight $68, a to z paperweights $12 each, lucky break paperweight $140, dandelion paperweight $60, harry allen paperweight (part of $90 set), cast iron rabbit $18, set of three weights $72 (in stock shortly), woodgrain paperweight $30]
[image above, clockwise from left to right. vasa column $175, dove script paperweight $95, colorcubes (splurge set of 10 for $1,185), the stags paperweight $42, architect's blueprint paperweight $22] [image above, clockwise from left to right. heart paperweight $60, broken wing paperweight $140, fawn bank ($18, can be used as paperweight), vasa cube $95, 'what would you attempt' paperweight $35] [image above. glass bird paperweight by deadbird at etsy, $17] [image above, left to right. palm paperweight $68, love paperweight $68, iomoi pattern paperweight $68] [image above, left to right. amy ruppel paperweight $28, faceted 'diamond' paperweight $78, 'birds in a cage' paperweight, $10 at paperflowers etsy shop] [image above. gold nugget paperweight by atypyk, $140] [image above. monogram paperweights, $60 each] [image above. ocean desk set, $65] [image above. emerald jewel paperweights, $14.95 each]
This is a great feature (although I am sad that none of the p-weights we carry were featured). I think the first grouping is my favourite. Those colorblocks are a biiiig splurge but they are just beautiful. The iomoi paperweights are always fab!
The dove script paperweight is nice, but I cant see paying $95 for something that completely lifted from the book Hills Manual of Social Business Forms. Maybe if it were original.
Paperweight Recall Hotline. (800) us. CPSC Consumer Hotline. (800) us. CPSC Media Contact. Ken Giles, (301) us.
WASHINGTON, D. C. - In cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 165,000 paperweights. The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers. CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The recalled paperweights were sold in four varieties.
All four varieties of paperweights have a label on the bases that reads, "817718*** OFSC3*** DOLLAR TREE DIST. *** MADE IN CHINA ***K's Collection." Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide sold the paperweights from August 2000 through September 2000 for about $1. Consumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) us. between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. ET Monday through Friday. The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection, referred this matter to CPSC.
Paperweight Recall Hotline. (800) us. CPSC Consumer Hotline. (800) us. CPSC Media Contact. Ken Giles, (301) us.
WASHINGTON, D. C. - In cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 165,000 paperweights. The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers. CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The recalled paperweights were sold in four varieties.
All four varieties of paperweights have a label on the bases that reads, "817718*** OFSC3*** DOLLAR TREE DIST. *** MADE IN CHINA ***K's Collection." Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide sold the paperweights from August 2000 through September 2000 for about $1. Consumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) us. between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. ET Monday through Friday. The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection, referred this matter to CPSC.
We specialize in antique and modern paperweights and related objects. Here you will find the finest weights with 30 years of experience and knowledge in this art form.
Cast in solid pewter, this paperweight reminds us to always dream big. The saying "If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it" is stamped into the four sides. Comes in a beautiful gift box.
Collector paperweights - Antique Modern collectible Marbles - Old Handmade Swirls Collectible Machine Mades paperweight Buttons - Antique, New and Old Studio paperweight buttons
R S Treasures offers these items as found at garage sales, antique collectible markets, auctions, and from private collections. These pages are under construction and continuing remodeling, so please check back for changes, new items and links to be added. For more information on any of the items on these pages contact R S Treasures Paperweights.
Antique Paperweights Updated us. Modern Paperweights pg 1 Updated us. Modern Paperweights pg 2 Updated us. Baccarat Sulphides Updated us. Caithness Updated 7-4-05 Cristal d' Albret Sulphides Updated us. Gentile Updated us. Murano Updated us. Perthshire Updated us. St Clair Updated us. St Louis Updated Whitefriars Updated us. Miscellaneous Lighthouse Buttons Paperweight Buttons
Paperweight Collectors Association of Texas, Inc. Paperweight Collectors Association, Inc. Jayne Gilbert, President Jim Lefever, President Florida Paperweight Collectors Texas Marble Collectors, Inc.. Florida State Button Society Jane Armstrong, President Texas State Button Society Marble Collectors Society of America Big 'D' Button Club of Dallas Marble Collectors Unlimited Karen Kline, President National Button Society Links of interest to collectors. Glass - Carnival, Vaseline, Opalescent The Glass Hunters. Com Cactus and Succulent Plants The Cactus and Succulent Plant Mall
April 28, 2007 to May 4, 2008 Temporary exhibition gallery, Samuel European Galleries Over 250 miniature worlds of brilliant colour and style are featured in this exhibition of spectacular 19th- and 20th-century glass paperweights. The first major exhibition of its kind in Canada,
Features paperweights from the ROMs collection, considered one of the finest in North America. First made in 1840s France, glass paperweights magnified their interior, allowing the viewer to experience the intricate world within. Greatly varying in size, design, style, and colour, these glass jewels became fashionable during the 19th century. Despite being inexpensive to make, the technology and patterns created beautifully complex objects dart ranging in subject matter from flowers and frogs to dioramas and commemorative photography.
Showcases a stunning range of paperweights, many on display for the first time, including early French and North American varieties and even contemporary Canadian pieces. The history of glassmaking, manufacturing and famous paperweight collectors will also be explored in this whimsical look at these most delicate and beautiful of everyday objects. Publications Available for sale in the ROM Museum Store is the illustrated catalogue,
Written by exhibitions curator, Brian Musselwhite. The publication highlights the Museum's collection of glass paperweights, both classic and contemporary. The publication contains 120 pages and features over 75 full-colour photographs. Regular retail price $24.99. More Information Podcast Glass Worlds. Paperweights from the ROM's Collection
Assistant Curator Brian Musselwhite reveals the treasures of the ROM's paperweight collection. Video Podcast (22 MB, 3m 32s) Written Transcript (PDF)
Beautifully presented in a green presentation box with satin lining and a gold foil logo, this paperweight is engraved with the Clan crest of your cho
This Thistle paperweight is handmade in the Scottish Borders. This is a beautiful piece that would make a unique gift.
This beautiful Thistle paperweight is handmade in the Scottish Borders. This is a beautiful piece that would make a unique gift.
This beautiful thistle paperweight is handmade in the Scottish Borders. This is a beautiful piece that would make a unique gift.
Glass paperweights became fashionable in the 1840s and 50s, even winning top honors at the Great Exhibition in London before falling out of vogue in the 1870s. Major makers like Baccarat, Saint Louis, and Pantin used various techniques to create vibrant and intricate internal designs. 1) The sulphide technique for small figural items or images. 2) the millefiori method for blobs, knots, swirls and flowers. and 3) the lampwork method for 3D images inside the glass.
3848 24th St.. A clear, glass star dangling in a window, next to vividly colored, stained-glass figures, Tiffany-style lamps and glass paperweights entice the passer-by into this art studio, supply and gift shop that has been open since 1977..
Antique Vintage Paperweights, Paper Mache Jack o Lantern, 6 ft Antique German Feather Tree, German Rabbit Candy Container,19th C Barber Shop Pole Original Paint, Aladdin Lincoln Drape Oil Lamp, Collection of Oil Lamps, EAPG, Inlaid Silver Bronze Box,.
At Newman Enterprises, without realizing it, Sharon steals a paperweight from the conference room. Amber, Daniel, Jana and Kevin celebrate Kays DNA test when Daniel gets news that interest in his art has waned. Amber and Daniel realize that once Kay.
The next mini workshop will feature glass eggs to celebrate the Easter season. Participants in previous workshops have created Christmas tree ornaments, Halloween pumpkins, and paperweights embedded with a heart for Valentine’s Day..
.. other sterling, over 40 lots of early majolica, many pieces of cut glass, 40 inch period 18th Century Chippendale mirror, pair of art glass Tiffany powder jars, collection of old paperweights, Roseville, oil lamps, 19th C. gas fixtures and shades,.
Brodas got brass paperweights. Yeah, they are brass paperweights. Sure, they look just like brass knuckles but thats your problem, not Brodas. And Brodas got leather, lots of leather. Leather chaps, leather plaques, leather purses, custom,.
Glass artwork in form of buckets and necklaces, bracelets, earrings are very popular for the moment after Smartglass success on the catwalk at LA Fashion week last season. Nourot Glass Studio expanded their collection to glass paperweight, vases and.
.. sideboards, Federal tables and work stands, candlestands, banjo clocks, mantle clocks, Chippendale mirrors, lamps, Historical blue, Staffordshire, Chinese export, ephemera, Noahs ark, paperweights, Steuben, art glass, andirons, brass candlesticks,.
Look for red plates, bowls, glass paperweights, marbles, salt and pepper shakers, and other items to display with color-punchy pride. The Heart Truth. And speaking of red . . . The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHBLI) hosts an ongoing.
April 28, 2007 to May 4, 2008 Temporary exhibition gallery, Samuel European Galleries Over 250 miniature worlds of brilliant colour and style are featured in this exhibition of spectacular 19th- and 20th-century glass paperweights. The first major exhibition of its kind in Canada,
Features paperweights from the ROMs collection, considered one of the finest in North America. First made in 1840s France, glass paperweights magnified their interior, allowing the viewer to experience the intricate world within. Greatly varying in size, design, style, and colour, these glass jewels became fashionable during the 19th century. Despite being inexpensive to make, the technology and patterns created beautifully complex objects dart ranging in subject matter from flowers and frogs to dioramas and commemorative photography.
Showcases a stunning range of paperweights, many on display for the first time, including early French and North American varieties and even contemporary Canadian pieces. The history of glassmaking, manufacturing and famous paperweight collectors will also be explored in this whimsical look at these most delicate and beautiful of everyday objects. Publications Available for sale in the ROM Museum Store is the illustrated catalogue,
Written by exhibitions curator, Brian Musselwhite. The publication highlights the Museum's collection of glass paperweights, both classic and contemporary. The publication contains 120 pages and features over 75 full-colour photographs. Regular retail price $24.99. More Information Podcast Glass Worlds. Paperweights from the ROM's Collection
Assistant Curator Brian Musselwhite reveals the treasures of the ROM's paperweight collection. Video Podcast (22 MB, 3m 32s) Written Transcript (PDF)
B. E. (BJ) Johnsonand Joy Alyssa Day are Internationally known Space Artists producing expansive murals, spaceflight Mission Art documenting our exploration of space and huge glass sculptures that depict our advancement into the realm of the Universe. Now, they have teamed again to produce smaller sculptures for all to enjoy. From large paperweights that look like Alien Brains, to Art Glass Wine Stoppers and traditional Art Glass Marbles, their creations continue to evoke a sense of imagination into which the viewer can fly, dream.and become lost. more
Paperweight Recall Hotline. (800) us. CPSC Consumer Hotline. (800) us. CPSC Media Contact. Ken Giles, (301) us.
WASHINGTON, D. C. - In cooperation with the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 165,000 paperweights. The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers. CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The recalled paperweights were sold in four varieties.
All four varieties of paperweights have a label on the bases that reads, "817718*** OFSC3*** DOLLAR TREE DIST. *** MADE IN CHINA ***K's Collection." Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide sold the paperweights from August 2000 through September 2000 for about $1. Consumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) us. between 9 a. m. and 5 p. m. ET Monday through Friday. The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection, referred this matter to CPSC.
Learn how to make a rockin' paperweight with Scott Sicari. All you need is some paint and a rock to make this project.
The blown glass vases and glass paperweights shown on this page are examples of differnet styles that are available for purchase by phone or via mail. . Wholesale and retail business is welcome.
The condom has found its way out of hiding from thebedside table to this unique line of brilliant, glass paperweights. The result is a fun and flirty desk accessory that features a packaged condom discreetly disguised as artwork. (Our risque designs, on the other hand, aren't so discreet.)
Condom Paperweights are a great way to break the ice when it comes to influencing and engaging people you care about regarding safe sex. Starting a conversation with friends, partners, and teensabout condom usecan be difficult. Justshow them yourCondom Paperweight, or give one as a gift. See how quickly you slide right into a discussion.
Create a festive floral paperweight. It's similar to brightly colored glass produced in Murano, Italy.
1. Murano, Italy, is a world leader in the production of beautiful glass. Among those objects are the colorful millefiori (thousands of flowers) paperweights, which have their beginnings in Renaissance times. Millefiori paperweights are assemblages of thousands of small slices of floral "canes" of multicolored glass. These canes are long rods, cut into small, colorful pieces. 2. To create your own version of a millefiori paperweight, use Crayola® Metallic Colored Pencils to create many small floral circles on dark paper. Make each flower different, using different background colors and patterns to create a beautiful collection of tiny flowers. Draw circles around your flowers, and cut out each one with Crayola Scissors. Set your flowers aside. 3. Find a rock or another heavy object that will fit inside a small paper bowl. Place it in the bowl. Cut a circle of construction paper that fits over the rim of your bowl. Use Crayola School Glue to attach the construction-paper cover to the bowl. Dry. Turn the bowl over, so the flat cover which holds in the rock is on the surface of the table. 4. Glue your floral circles to the outside surface of the bowl to complete your millefiori paperweight. Overlap circles slightly to cover the entire bowl. Dry.
Children made millefiori paperweights while listening to Vivaldi. They really enjoy Italy's art and music. Sarah K., after-school program assistant. The kids worked together on a Murano paperweight as a gift for their grandma. Mom loved it. Rashawn H., mom of 3 children, ages 5, 8, and 10.
Learn how to make a rockin' paperweight with Scott Sicari. All you need is some paint and a rock to make this project.
Paperweights are heavy and often decorative objects, designed to hold sheets of paper on a surface to prevent wind from blowing the paper away. Before the advent of air conditioning, offices had to keep their windows open in the summertime and use fans to cool off buildings. Thus, paperweights were necessary to keep papers on desks. Nowadays, paperweights are mostly used as decorations. Paperweights are commonly made from glass, although may also be made from clear acrylic or other materials. They are often collected as examples of fine workmanship, and appreciated for their aesthetic as opposed to their utilitarian aspect. They generally have a flat base and a domed top, which may be faceted or etched. Antique paperweights were made primarily in three French factories, between 1845 and 1860, in Baccarat, St. Louis, and Clichy. Weights (mainly of lesser quality) were also made in the United States, Great Britain, and elsewhere, though Bacchus (UK) and New England Glass Company (USA) produced some that equaled the best of the French.
The diversity and beauty of glass paperweights offers great scope and this invaluable guide provides a comprehensive and enjoyable introduction to the subject. The development of paperweights is traced from the mid-1900s to the present day, featuring the major factories of France, Scotland and the United States. Popular makers are illustrated, with their trademarks identified.
The Scottish company of Caithness Glass is famous for its quality artglass pieces, especially the glass paperweights. This standard reference for Caithness Paperweights is a 'must have' for the paperweight collector. Key features. Over 400 pages list and illustrate 2,800 paperweights issued by Caithness Glass since the company started life in the 1960s.
Product details Paperback. 73 pages Publisher. Paperweight Press (Jan 2002) ISBN-10. us. ISBN-13. us. Dimensions. 22.4 x 15.2 x 1 cm
Sparkling crystal paperweights, cut to resemble a brilliant diamond, is a novel gift idea for weddings, bridal showers and anniversary parties. Since diamonds have become a universal symbol of everlasting love, this is a meaningful gift to celebrate your special day. Also a practical gift that your guests can enjoy for years to come. Each diamond paperweight is made of 100% full lead crystal and comes packaged in a red velvet drawstring pouch. Paperweights are available in two sizes. petite (2.5 Dia x 1.75 H) and large (3.25 Dia x 2.25 H). Choose from nine beautiful colors. clear, pink, light blue, tanzanite, turquoise, emerald, sapphire (large size only), ruby (large size only) and topaz (large size only). Usually ships from our warehouse in 1-3 business days. packaging and presentation
At each place setting, use these lovely paperweights to hold down your guests' seating cards or present them in beautiful sheer organza bags. Also fits perfectly in our embossed square gift boxes. Personalize with our double faced satin ribbon, printed with your names and date.
Ever wanted to try working with hot glass? Here's where you start! This one day introductory class guides the first time glass artist through the most crucial skills, including gathering, shaping and applying color. It's time for a weekend activity that's WORTH braving the cold! The glass paperweight is the first step for anyone interested in working with hot glass. This introductory class guides the first time glass artist through the most crucial skills. First you will gather glass from the furnace, learn to shape and control, and how to apply color to the glass. In a fun and informative manner our instructors will introduce you to tools, safety and basic glass theory. Every student will leave with a gorgeous paperweight and a strong foundation for future exploration. Absolutely no experience necessary, all materials are included and this is fun everyone can enjoy.
Crafted from polished grey stones, this set of six paperweights provides inspiration for your home or office. Each paperweight is inscribed with one of six words. joy, strength, hope, wisdom, love and peace. · Polished grey stone, inscribed· 2D· Made in India.
The Yelverton Paperweight Centre is a major retailer of quality glass paperweights, including many limited edition pieces from the leading glass studios. The stock the full range of Selkirk Glass paperweights and are the premier supplier in the UK. They also operate a world-wide mail order service, with a customer database which includes paperweight collectors in the USA, Australia, Europe.
PAPER WEIGHTS IN MY COLLECTION count = 630 last update June 11, 2002 us. computer showing the date us. and supporting a floppy disk, a CD and some chips in a paperweight with white 1's and 0's gift of Sarah Dobkin 101 Dalmatians Pongo and Perdita in the front of a sleigh with many dalmatians in paperweight with silver glitter in gift bag. Part of McDonald's/Disney 1996 Xmas promotion.
A business dealing specifically in collectable glass. Paperweights, Art/Studio Glass and Antique glass are our areas of expertise. We buy and sell in all of these areas.
Exclusive designs from Daphne Pain Paperweights celebrating 50 years of wildlife conservation. There is a choice of two portraits showing Gerald Durrell as a boy and as a man as a tribute to a lifetime dedicated to wildlife conservation.
Crafted from polished grey stones, this set of six paperweights provides inspiration for your home or office. Each paperweight is inscribed with one of six words. joy, strength, hope, wisdom, love and peace. · Polished grey stone, inscribed· 2D· Made in India.
Japanese decorative calligraphy paperweights (bunchin - pronounced "boon-chin"). Made of solid iron, these beautifully crafted and often whimsical decorations are actually calligraphic paperweights for holding the parchment steady while the calligrapher wields the brush.
These delightful conversation pieces grace home or office with a solid and quality presence. Both compact and weighty, a Japanese bunchin paperweight is the ideal objet dart for adorning that empty space and filling it with individuality and character. Ranging from 6cm to 16.5cm in size, at least one of the five varieties offered here is sure you capture your fancy.
One of the greatest mammals on earth, the sperm whale. Its gargantuan proportions are beautifully captured in solid, cast iron miniature. With its huge, blunt contours accurately rendered in a slight green/black finish, this paperweight conjures up the whales unhurried majesty.
Humankinds best friend from the sea. This paperweight delivers the streamlined balance and beauty of the gentle and intelligent dolphin. Designed with such poise, youd swear it was floating.
A small, very simply styled piece that is nevertheless instantly recognizable. With the least entertainment value of the bunchin paperweight lineup, the eggplant exudes almost an air of mystery. The perfect piece with which to unobtrusively grace that special space or complement that difficult-to-please objet.
The Yelverton Paperweight Centre is a major retailer of quality glass paperweights, including many limited edition pieces from the leading glass studios. The stock the full range of Selkirk Glass paperweights and are the premier supplier in the UK. They also operate a world-wide mail order service, with a customer database which includes paperweight collectors in the USA, Australia, Europe.
PAPER WEIGHTS IN MY COLLECTION count = 630 last update June 11, 2002 us. computer showing the date us. and supporting a floppy disk, a CD and some chips in a paperweight with white 1's and 0's gift of Sarah Dobkin 101 Dalmatians Pongo and Perdita in the front of a sleigh with many dalmatians in paperweight with silver glitter in gift bag. Part of McDonald's/Disney 1996 Xmas promotion.
A business dealing specifically in collectable glass. Paperweights, Art/Studio Glass and Antique glass are our areas of expertise. We buy and sell in all of these areas.
Yelverton Paperweight Centre Operate a world-wide mail order service, specializing in Okra, Perthshire, Saint Louis, Selkirk, and William Manson paperweights.
Banford Paperweights Including crystal, lampworked, flameworked, and contemporary art glass paperweights.
Debbie Tarsitano Paperweights Creates glass paperweights using the lampwork and copper wheel engraving methods.
Sweetbriar Gallery Paperweights Offers a variety of products from abstract Chinese to antique French pieces.
International Paperweight Society Working to further the awarness of the art of the paperweight. Various artist's work for sale.