The paperweights on this page are all the work of the Gentile Family.  The original glass worker in the family was Peter Gentile, born in Naples, Italy in 1884.  He worked in Naples (Italy), Rochester (Pennsylvania), and Morgantown (West Virginia) before building his own factory in Star City (West Virginia) in 1947.

His sons, Frankie, John and Joe Gentile helped him make paperweights in the off hours at the Guild Factory in Morgantown.   However, most paperweight production since WWII has been associated with Peter, John, or John's wife Gertrude Gentile.  Few weights were signed prior to 1963.  It is believed that Gentile Glass remained in production until 2006.  Most, if not all, paperweights produced from 1975 on were signed.

For more information, you can read about the Gentiles in the book  American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1967 and 1970).   For some great references on paperweights, check out my list of paperweight books for sale.

If you would like to purchase any of these paperweights, e-mail me at: aport@paperweights.com
 

3689	Large Gentile Glass Paperweight Pen Holder.  circa 1950-1975.  This paperweight pen holder features a red, white, and yellow center core surrounded by a layer of controlled bubbles.  There are four receptacles for pens and pencils.  The paperweight is unsigned but is definitely a product of Gentile Glass from Star City, WV.  A fun item.   The original glass worker in the Gentile family was Peter Gentile, born in Naples, Italy in 1884.  He worked in Naples(Italy), Rochester (Pennsylvania), and Morgantown (West Virginia) before building his own factory in Star City (West Virginia) in 1947.  His sons, Frankie, John and Joe Gentile helped him make paperweights in the off hours at the Guild Factory in Morgantown.   However, most paperweight production since WWII has been associated with Peter, John, or John's wife Gertrude Gentile.  Few weights were signed prior to1963.  It is believed that Gentile Glass remained in production until 2006.  Most, if not all, paperweights produced from 1975 on were signed. For more information, you can read about the Gentiles in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1967 and 1970).  Large Size:  3 1/8" diameter by 3 3/8" high.  The center of the base is ground.  Condition:  Very good condition although it has a small 1/4" chip on the base where the pontil used to be.  No other chips or cracks or scratches were found.   Signature:  Unsigned but this is definitely a Gentile Glass product.   For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Profile View Top View Another view Base with 1/4" chip in center $49 postage paid in the US.         Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
5174	Magnum Peter Gentile Three Color Swirl and Bubble Paperweight.  circa 1950-1970.  This design was first developed by Peter Gentile in the 1940s and was continued in the Gentile family product line in subsequent years.  This is an especially nice example with a three color swirl made from six rods of green, blue, and yellow.  In the center is a controlled bubble swirl pattern and a carefully placed large tear shaped bubble on top.  This is an exceptionally large example worthy of any collection of paperweights.  The original glass worker in the Gentile family was Peter Gentile, born in Naples, Italy in 1884.  He worked in Naples(Italy), Rochester (Pennsylvania), and Morgantown (West Virginia) before building his own factory in Star City (West Virginia) in 1947.  His sons, Frankie, John and Joe Gentile helped him make paperweights in the off hours at the Guild Factory in Morgantown.  However, most paperweight production since WWII has been associated with Peter, John, or John's wife Gertrude Gentile.  Few weights were signed prior to 1963.  It is believed that Gentile Glass remained in production until 2006.  Most, if not all, paperweights produced from 1975 on were signed.  For more information, you can read about the Gentiles in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1967 and 1970) .  Very Large Size:  3 3/8" diameter by just under 3 1/2" high.  The base is polished concave with a remainder of the pontil mark. Signature:  Unsigned, but I guarantee this is a genuine Gentile paperweight.  Condition:  Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or scratches.   For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:  Large picture of the paperweight Closeup view Base Profile view Top view SOLD.   Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2108	Vintage Magnum Gentile Faceted Flying Goose Frit Paperweight. circa 1947-1975.  This paperweight features a white and orange frit (ground glass) flying goose flying over a ground of controlled bubbles in clear glass.  It is faceted with one top facet and five side facets.  The design was patented in 1948 and the paperweight was probably made between 1947 and 1975.  A large dramatic setup. It is unusual to find a faceted example like this, so this is a special paperweight.  This is one of trademark paperweights of the Gentile family.  It is shown and described in the book on American Glass Paperweights and their Makers by Jean Melvin.  The design was patented by John Funfrock of Morgantown, West Virginia in 1948 and first made by Peter Gentile.  You can look up the Funfrock patent if you wish: Patent D149117 issued to John Funfrock on March 30, 1948.  Large Size:  3 1/8” wide at the widest point by 2 5/8” high.  Condition:  Very good condition. I found a couple of tiny nicks on the top facet but no major scratches or chips.  No cracks.  Signature:  Unsigned, but I guarantee this paperweight was made at the Gentile Glass Factory.  Execution:  Excellent execution.  Well centered and a dramatic set up with the goose over the bubble ground. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Close-up view Top View SOLD.  Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image

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