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Abelman Art Glass 2006: Iridescent feather design paperweight. This surface design paperweight by Stuart Abelman has a ruby and gold feather design, and is signed, numbered and dated. Diameter: ~2½". SOLD. (#N050) |
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Baccarat: Cross Paperweight. Fine Baccarat art glass paperweight in the shape of a cross. Length and width are each 4 inches and the glass is approximately ¾ inch in thickness. Acid-etched with the circular Baccarat France mark on one of the corners. $125. (#ZL461) |
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Baccarat: Millefiori couronne paperweight. Modern Baccarat paperweight with 5 rows of complex millefiori canes surrounding a central cane, all on clear glass. Etched Baccarat mark on underside. Has 1 barely visible minor surface scratch. Diameter: ~2½". $295. (#Q001) |
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Ray Banford cherry paperweight. Attractive paperweight with 3 red cherries on green stems and leaves, resting on copper colored aventurine and has a small gold butterfly and signature cane. $395. (#P124) |
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Robert Barker: Magnum paperweight. Attractive mauve-colored magnum paperweight (or doorstop) that is signed near the base ("Robert Barker 744 B18"). Although not dated, it was probably made in the early 1970s, based on where it was purchased. It has mauve pulled glass around 8 large free floating bubbles and the entire piece is encased in thick clear glass. Height ~4¾". $100. (#ZL640) |
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Bohemian floral paperweight. Vintage Bohemian paperweight with 4 orange flowers each with a centrally placed bubble and yellow radiating petals, all on turquoise and yellow upset muslin. Has some minor surface scratches and a very small knick on its side. Diameter: ~2¼". SOLD. (#ZL678) |
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Bridgeton Studios (Chris Buzzini): Seahorse and marine vines paperweight. Early Chris Buzzini torchwork paperweight made while working at Bridgeton Studios in New Jersey. Signed (The Bridgeton Studios, Buzzini), dated (‘77), and numbered (S-067) in script on base. Diameter: 2¾". $195. (#M181) |
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Steven Correia 1983: Floral paperweight. An early Correia floral paperweight. Three white flowers with millefiori centers rest over a spattered blue ground which is encased in satin glass. Has a single facet that is cut at an angle. A hard to describe, but lovely paperweight! Signed "Correia, 1983, Limited Edition 76/100" and numbered. Diameter: 2 ". $225. (#P139) |
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Caithness Glass. Caithness Glass began in Wick, Scotland in 1961 but it was not until 1969 that they started producing paperweights. Through the years, their artisans have developed a distinctive style with contemporary free-form designs with innovative uses of color. See our CAITHNESS GLASS PAPERWEIGHT GALLERY. |
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Terry Crider: Iridescent paperweight. Art nouveau surface-design paperweight made by Terry Crider in 1981. Signed and dated. Minor rubs on base. Diameter: 3". $135. (#ZL732) |
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John Deacons paperweights. John Deacons started his own glass studio in Crieff, Scotland in 1979 under the name of J Glass. He made classic style paperweights in limited editions of no more than 101, but the company closed in 1983. Since 1990, he has been making a variety of different style paperweights, which are usually signed with a JD cane. See our JOHN DEACONS PAPERWEIGHT GALLERY. |
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French artglass paperweight "1968". Large and very heavy lead crystal paperweight with 5+1 facetting. The central region of the base is frosted glass with the date 1968 centrally placed. The paperweight still has a gold paper label ("Cristalleries Lemberg Lorraine"). A fine piece of French art glass that would be a perfect gift for someone born in 1968 or marrried in that year. Any color in the photos are only light reflections and not abnormalities in this clear glass paperweight. Diameter: ~4¼"; Height: 3". $130. (#ZL668) |
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Greenlight Hot Glass: Reefscape Magnum (Matt Wallace). Large undersea art glass paperweight with anemones and coral in various colors. Signed and dated (2000). Each of these paperweights is slightly different, their colors vary, and they are approximately 3¾" in diameter. Excellent work! $225. (#GL1) |
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Kent Ipsen: Paperweight doorstop (or magnum paperweight). Impressive glass paperweight doorstop (or very large magnum paperweight) by Kent Ipsen, a world-renown glass artist. His work is exhibited in several museums and he is currently Director of the Glass Program at Virginia Commonwealth University. A similar early piece of his is pictured in Jean Melvin's classic book: "American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers, Second Edition", which was published in 1970. This doorstop paperweight is hard to describe; it has a somewhat organic looking center surrounded by thick blue/green glass. It has been described by others as having "three multicolored (blue/green/red) modernistic dolphins within it and having several large floating bubbles". Signed on its polished base ("Kent F. Ipsen"). Height: 4¾". $250. (#ZL641) |
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Carl Kraft paperweights. Carl Kraft was a little known American glass artist whose paperweights are quite diverse in style, rather limited in number and a real find for the paperweight collector. He made a variety of different types of paperweights during the late 1960s and 1970s, including millefiori and lampwork design pieces, crimped flowers, sulphides, etc.; in all these works, a constant and outstanding feature is the exceptional clarity of the glass he used. Very few of his paperweights are still in existence and all those in our Kraft Gallery were purchased from his estate. For more about Carl Kraft and his paperweights, visit the CARL KRAFT PAPERWEIGHT GALLERY; for art glass currently available, see Carl Kraft Art Glass Gallery listed under Art Glass. |
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Laser Light Creations: Star of David paperweight. Rectangular-shaped upright crystal block with a laser sculpture of the Star of David and "Shalom" written in Hebrew above; beveled edges (photographed on a dark blue background). Height = 3". A new technology originally developed by the Russians for military purposes: to create each paperweight, an ultraviolet light is projected through the surface of the glass, focused on a tiny point, then fired. A minute particle of crystal is vaporized. Three-dimensional scenes are formed by thousands of controlled firings, while the surface of the glass remains unaltered. $125. (#LC009) |
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Libbey Glass 1968: Commemorative paperweight (LE). Rare Libbey Glass commemorative paperweight made for the 150th anniversary of Libbey Glass in Toledo, Ohio. This hard to describe multi-sided abstract design paperweight is signed: "1818 Libbey 1968" and was made in a limited edition of 150, this being marked 34/150. Height: 2 ". SOLD. (#ZL674) |
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David Lotton 1978: Floral paperweight. Early David Lotton surface design paperweight with several hollyhock (?) blossoms with rich cobalt heart-shaped leaves and stems on a translucent satin glass ground. Signed David Lotton, 1978. Diameter: 2¾". $165. (#P136) |
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Lundberg Studios in Davenport, California was started by the late James Lundberg in the early 1970s. His brother, Steven apprenticed with his older brother, joined him in Davenport in 1973 and subsequently left the studio in 1997 to open his own glass studio (Steven Lundberg Glass Art). For items currently available, see our LUNDBERG STUDIOS PAPERWEIGHT GALLERY; for Lundberg Studios vases, see our Lundberg Studios Art Glass Gallery under Art Glass. |
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William Manson 2001: Butterfly and millefiori paperweight. Attractive butterfly rests on a lavender ground on which rest spaced white canes and a garland of deep pink canes. This one-off paperweight has a signature cane (WM) on its base and is also signed and dated by the artist. Diameter: 2 ". $250. (#P077) |
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William Manson 2001: Pink floral paperweight. A lovely pink flower with fine striations within its petals and it two buds rest on a clear star cut base. This one-off paperweight has a signature cane (WM), and is also signed, dated and numbered (1/1). Diameter: 2". $225. (#P076) |
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William Manson 2001: White floral paperweight. Two delicate white flowers, a bud and green leaves rest on the center of this clear glass paperweight which has a star cut base that is encircle by ruby glass. This extremely attractive multifaceted paperweight has 1 large top facet surrounded by several small oval ones, 8 side facets with pairs of doublets in between them and a row of 16 oval facets near the base. Signed, dated and numbered and has a signature cane (WM). LE of 15. Diameter: ~3¼"; height: 2½". $395. (#P075) |
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William Manson Sr. & Joyce Manson 2001: Millefiori paperweight. Various size millefiori canes rest on a rich cobalt blue ground. This one-off (1/1) paperweight is dated and signed by both artists. Diameter: 2". SOLD. (#P078) |
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Peter McDougall Glass Studio. Master glassmaker Peter McDougall established his studio in Crieff Scotland in 2002 near the Perthshire Studio, where he worked from1978-2002. He was the lead artist and gaffer at Perthshire when it closed and he subsequently opened his own studio, where he is designing and making high quality paperweights that are collected worldwide. For items currently available, see our PETER McDOUGALL PAPERWEIGHT GALLERY. |
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Murano pedestal crown paperweight. Large pedestal crown paperweight with blue aventurine-trimmed twist canes alternating with white latticino ribbons. Colors are vivid and the design radiates from a central cluster of multicolored millefiori canes. Height: ~5". SOLD. (#ZL714) |
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Murano: Millefiori signed paperweight (Fili Toso). Attractive cluster of orange, black, and yellow millefiore canes is placed on a central cushion of yellow and white glass, which are all encased in a crystal dome. Has signature cane ("Fili Toso") placed with other canes. Four and one faceting. Fili Toso signed paperweights are hard to find! Diameter: 2¾". $145. (#M176) |
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Murano: Millefiori signed paperweight (Fili Toso). A large cluster of intricate green and white daisy-type millefiore canes is placed on a central cushion of pink and white glass, which are all encased in a crystal dome. Signature cane ("Fili Toso") is nestled amongst the central bouquet of flowers. Four and one faceting. Diameter: 2¾". $175. (#ZL423) |
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Nourot Glass: Abstract paperweight. Early paperweight from Nourot Glass (now located in Benicia, California). A lilac-colored veil surrounding several large bubbles is encased in clear glass. This hard-to-describe early piece from a well established glass artist (Ann Corcoran) is studio-signed (Nourot), artist-signed (AC), dated (80), and numbered (P537). Pictures show a side view and top view. Diameter: ~3". $85. (#ZL553) |
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Optical cube. A fantastic crystal cube, tilted on one corner and mounted on a square, beveled edges, mirror base; three sides have dichroic coating and a concave facet. Cube has diverse aspects depending on angle of light source and view (4 photos provided). Width of one side: 2". $95. (#F022). Larger sizes are also available: 2" cube $135 (#MC6); 2¾" cube $240 (#MC2); 3 " cube $360 (#MC3); 4" cube $500. (#MC4). |
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Orient and Flume 1976: Art nouveau paperweight. Early iridescent surface design paperweight with a classic art nouveau style design, done in shades of blue/green and gold. Signed and dated (Orient & Flume 244 MF 1976); still has its paper O&F label. Diameter: ~2". $295. (#K018) |
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Orient & Flume 1978: Art nouveau paperweight. Early Orient and Flume iridescent surface design paperweight with a typical floral art nouveau style design, done in shades of blue, green, and white on a translucent gold ground. Signed (O&F) and dated (1978). Diameter: ~2¼". $225. (#Q016) |
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Parabelle Glass: Hexafoil garland paperweight. Early Parabelle Glass hexafoil garland millefiori paperweight with pink and white millefiori canes on a deep periwinkle blue ground. A wonderful example of the work of Gary and Doris Scrutton of Parabelle Glass. Signature/date cane (PG 1989) and paper label. Diameter: ~2". Has a small vertical separation (flat bubble?) near the base within the blue ground that is visible only when it is looked at directly from the side. $400. (#ZL609) |
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Perthshire Paperweights in Crieff, Scotland, was founded in 1968 by Stuart Drysdale and is known for its fine contemporary paperweights. They are especially well known for their millefiori pieces but produced many lovely lampwork ones as well. Unfortunately, the factory closed in 2002, due to the untimely death of Neil Drysdale, who had taken over the family business begun by his father, and thus Perthshire paperweights (and paperweight related items) will no longer be made. For items currently available, see our PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS GALLERY. |
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Phoenix Paperweights opened in Perth, Scotland in May 2002, shortly after the closure of Perthshire Paperweights in Crieff. A few of the glass workers from Perthshire began working at Phoenix under the guidance of William Manson. Their first edition paperweights were made in a limited edition, have a signature ("PP") cane and are signed, dated and numbered on their base. Paperweights were made under the name "Phoenix Paperweights" for less than two years. See our PHOENIX PAPERWEIGHTS GALLERY. |
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Peter Raos: Autumn leaves paperweight. Several delicately marked leaves in fall foliage with clusters of red berries on green vines encircle this deep red paperweight. Paperweight is more attractive than it appears in the photos. Signed and dated ('1999"); Artist Proof. Diameter: ~3"; height: 3¼". $325. (#ZL737) |
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Peter Raos: 2004 Monet-Spring perfume bottle. Perfume bottle with assorted millefiori flowers and green leaves scattered on a dark green ground. Has matching green-tinted stopper. Signed/dated (2004). Height: 5¼". $295. (#M020) |
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Ken Rosenfeld: 2001 Vegetable garden paperweight. Brightly colored carrots, turnips, radishes and asparagus create a rich tapestry of color over a clear ground. Signed and dated (2001) and signature cane. Diameter: 3¼". $450. (#M018) |
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Ken Rosenfeld: 2004 Fuscia paperweight. Miniature paperweight, with a red and purple fuchsia blossom, red buds, and green leaves, on a translucent cobalt blue ground. Signature cane. Signed/dated 2004. Diameter: 2½". $325. (#M019) |
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Ken Rosenfeld 2005: Bee, flowers and rosehips paperweight. This Artist Proof paperweight has a honeybee with delicate black latticino wings, next to a pair of red rosehips, two white blossoms, purple flowers and green leaves, on a clear ground. Has a signature (R) cane and is signed and dated. Diameter: 2½". SOLD. (#N047) |
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Ken Rosenfeld 2006: Flowers and berry bouquet paperweight. This Artist Proof paperweight has a lovely bouquet of lavender, yellow and white flowers intermixed with assorted blue and red berries and lavender buds, all on a a translucent turquoise ground. Has a signature (R) cane and is signed and dated. Diameter: 2½". $350. (#N048) |
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Ken Rosenfeld 2006: Spider and floral paperweight. A spider crawls across a vine that has a large pink flower with long lavender stamens, and three blue flowers and green leaves on a clear (not white) ground. Has a signature (R) cane and is signed and dated. Diameter: 2½". $350. (#P044) |
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SelkirkGlass 1981: Yellow flower paperweight. Selkirk Glass paperweight with a translucent green ground on which lies a yellow central flower with a millefiori stamen and green leaves. The flower is surrounded by a row of small millefiori canes. This paperweight was mde in a Limited Edition of 250 and is signed on its base: "Selkirk Glass, Scotland, 12/250, 1981". Diameter: 2½". $165. (#Q009). |
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Selkirk Glass 2000: Pansy and bud paperweight. This pansy and bud paperweight is from Selkirk's Hedgerow series. A purple and yellow pansy with its white cog cane center blooms alongside a bud and green leves, over a clear glass ground. Signed/dated. This Limited Edition (500) paperweight was designed by Peter Holmes. Selkirk Glass has recently closed.. Diameter: 2¾". SOLD. (#N044) |
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Selkirk Glass 1999: Pink wild rose paperweight. This wild rose paperweight is from Selkirk's Hedgerow series. A rose, with a pink and white cog cane center surrounded by five pink speckled white petals blooms next to its buds and green leaves, on clear ground. Signed/dated. This Limited edition (500) paperweight was designed by Peter Holmes. Selkirk Glass has recently closed. Diameter: ~2½". $175. (#N046) |
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Selkirk Glass 1999: Yellow primrose paperweight. This yellow primrose paperweight is from Selkirk's Hedgerow series. Signed/dated. This Limited Edition (500) paperweight was designed by Peter Holmes. Selkirk Glass has recently closed. Diameter: 2 1/4 -2". $175. (#P001) |
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St. Louis 1971: Floral bouquet paperweight. A three flower bouquet rests on a white pillow in this 6+1 faceted paperweight. Six and one facets; signature/date cane in center of green flower. Has original gold Saint Louis Cristal label. Diameter: 3". SOLD. (#ZL702) |
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St. Louis 1979: Millefiori wreath paperweight. Unusual disc-shaped paperweight made in France by Cristalleries de Saint Louis. This paperweight, which has a starburst cut base, has a wreath of green leaves in which are resting fine millefiori canes, including a signature/date cane. The paperweight is more attractive than the picture indicates! Diameter: ~2¾"; height: ~1¼". SOLD. (#P125) |
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Satava Art Glass Studio: Moon jellyfish paperweight. A three-dimensional jellyfish with a translucent body and flowing tentacles, is beautifully and delicately depicted in this high-domed paperweight. Signed and dated on base. Several sizes are available and the sizes are somewhat approximate. #SV41: 4" $450.; #SV42: 5" $550.; #SV46: 6" $650.. Other sizes available on request. |
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Julie Scrutton Lewis 1998: Close packed millefiori paperweight. Close packed complex millefiori paperweight with assorted canes in various color on a translucent red ground. Signed/dated and LE: 46/50. Diameter: 2". Julie Scrutton Lewis is no longer making paperweights. SOLD. (M142) |
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Steve Smyers: "Northern Star" and "Smyers Glass". A selection of early Steve Smyers artglass surface design paperweights from the mid-1970s. For items currently available, see our SMYERS PAPERWEIGHT GALLERY. |
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Strathearn: Millefiori paperweight. Early Strathearn concentric millefiori paperweight with a yellow ground. Seven white ribbon canes form spokes that radiate from a row of concentric canes surrounding a single central cane. Diameter: ~2". SOLD. (#Q011) |
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Strathearn: Concentric millefiori paperweight. Early Strathearn millefiori paperweight with canes in attractive shades of blue, white, maroon and emerald. Diameter: ~1½". $80. (#M173) |
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Sulphide paperweights. These cameo paperweights were made in France by both Baccarat and Cristalleries d'Albret in the 1960s and 1970s. These paperweights were made in both regular and overlay editions and all were made in limited editions. Baccarat paperweights have an acid etched seal that includes the words "Baccarat, France" and the outline forms of a goblet, decanter and tumbler. D'Albret paperweights are signed on the base with acid-etched letters arranged in a circle: "CR. D'ALBRET-FRANCE". The cameos within the paperweights frequently are signed on the edge with one or more of the following: name of subject, date sculpture was created and name or initials of artist. See our SULPHIDE PAPERWEIGHT GALLERY. |
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Wedgwood: Charles Dickens cameo paperweight. A white cameo on a blue jasperware disk is centered on the top surface of a drum-shaped crystal. The paperweight has a ring of vertical facets on its sides and a ring of shorter facets on top, which border the cameo. Sunburst-cut base. Signed. Limited edition of 7500. Diameter: ~3" . $100. (#L174) |
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Whitefriars Glass. It is believed that the Whitefriars Glass Company of London began in 1680. In 1834 James Powell purchased Whitefriars and renamed the company James Powell and Sons. In the 1930s, they began making fine millefiori paperweights, which were characterized by having low, shallow domes and wide bases. In 1962, the company name reverted to Whitefriars Glass Ltd., until its name (and monk logo) were purchased in 1981, by Caithness Glass. For items currently available, see our WHITEFRIARS PAPERWEIGHTS GALLERY. |
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Zellique Studio 1982: Art nouveau design paperweight. An iridescent art nouveau surface design paperweight made in the early years of Zellique Art Glass. This rich mauve and green paperweight is signed (Zellique Studio) and dated (1982). Diameter: ~2¾". SOLD. (#P140) |
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Unknown maker: Spatter paperweight. Unusual paperweight made of chips of colored glass with 4 peripheral and one central bubble that extend towards a pink mottled base, which also contains a layer of colored glass. Hard to describe and to photograph! Maker: unknown. Diameter: 2½". $95. (#P100) |
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Unknown maker: Clipper ship paperweight. A large antique paperweight with a white central octagonal plaque, which rests on a multi-colored ground. The plaque depicts an elaborate clipper ship with 4 masts on some waves. Diameter: 3". SOLD. (#ZL745) |
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