Contemporary American Paperweights for Sale
Contemporary American Paperweights for Sale
The glass paperweights on this page are by contemporary American makers. I am using it to list paperweights were I have only a few examples for sale by the maker. Be sure to check out my other pages for specific makers such as Charles Kaziun , St. Clair, Degenhart , and Gentile Glass.
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| 4407 | Charles Kaziun Jr. Crimp Rose Tilted
Upright Pedestal Paperweight - Dark Pink. circa
1960-1980. This small tilted upright pedestal paperweight
features a magnificent crimp rose with fifteen variegated dark
pink petals, a center pistil, and four upturned dark green
leaves. The petals are arranged in Kaziun's 4+4+4+3 crimp
pattern. It is signed on the underside of the rose with
Kaziun's complex signature cane having a K in the center
surrounded by six heart canes. Because the rose is tilted,
the signature cane is visible from the back and also through the
base. The design is set on a clear ground and supported by a
pedestal base. A fantastic addition to any collection of
glass paperweights.
After being introduced to the Millville glass artist Emil Larson, Charles Kaziun set a goal to create and perfect his own version of Larson's famous Millville Rose. This was considered the ultimate icon of glass perfection. It took Charles almost four years and many thousands of dollars worth of experimentation to succeed. Many collectors consider the pedestal rose the pinnacle of Kaziun's artistry. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including: Signature: Signed on the underside of the rose with Kaziun's complex signature cane having a K in the center surrounded by six heart canes. 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 facing left$645 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5352 | Magnum Victor Trabucco Yellow Morning
Glory Paperweight with buds. circa 1988. This
paperweight consists of a large yellow morning glory flower with
two yellow buds and leaves and stems on a transparent blue
ground. It is signed with Victor Trabucco's "VT" signature
cane on the underside of a leaf. There is also a very faint
scratched signature on the base "Trabucco 1988". A
magnificent paperweight. Victor Trabucco's original career was as a steelworker. He began working with glass in 1974 after seeing a flameworker make a sculpture. He knew this was what he wanted to do for his life's work. Trabucco says that “Glass is the ultimate challenge; it has properties of no other material and offers the artist possibilities that are inspiring for the creative process. His work is often inspired by nature, capturing the beauty and motion of the subject and freezing a moment in time. His work is in the collection of many major museums. Victor set up his first studio in the basement of his house and learned by experimentation. He now works with his sons Jon and David in a large studio in Clarence, NY. Very Large Size: 3 1/4" diameter by 2 3/4"
high. The base is ground slightly concave. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$750 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5912 | Early Orient & Flume Miniature
Hearts and Vines Paperweight. dated 1979. This
is a fantastic early Orient & Flume Hearts and Vines
paperweight. It has a wonderful surface decorated design
with five dark red hearts and purple and green vines on an
iridescent gold surface. The lower portion is decorated with
a silver colored art nouveau style feather pulled design
resembling waves. Underneath there is a clear ground.
It is signed on the base "Orient & Flume M50Z1979" (I am not
certain the first letter is M). There is also a remnant of
the original paper label in the center of the base. A
fantastic example with glowing colors. Orient & Flume was started in 1972 in Chico, California by Douglas Boyd and David Hopper. It studio took its name from its initial location which was at the corner of Orient & Flume. Their early weights adopted a style that has become known as the California style of iridescent paperweights with surface torchworked art nouveau motifs on the outside surface of the weight. Later work involved interior lampworked designs. Small size: Just under 2 1/16" diameter by 1
13/16" high. The base is polished flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$95 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 3794 | Colorful Magnum Rollin Karg Three Sided
Paperweight. circa 1983 to 2000. This is an
interesting three sided sculptural paperweight with inner
folds. Primarily blue, most of the surface has colored spots
of pinks, reds, and browns. One side has an area that is
dichroic. It is signed "KARG" on the side near the base.
Extra large. A fun paperweight.
Rollin Karg spent the first part of his career as an industrial engineer, photographer, potter and woodworker before becoming a full time glass artist in 1983. He studied hot glass at Emporia State University (Kansas) and built his first glassblowing furnace there. Today he owns a studio and gallery in Kechi, Kansas. Very large size: Three sided shape. 3 1/2"
at the widest by 2 13/16" tall. The base is ground
flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$79 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5278 | Very Early Francis Whittemore Miniature
Paperweight with White and Blue Millefiori Flowers on a Pink
Ground. circa 1962 - 1969. This very early
paperweight by Francis Whittemore features five small white
millefiori flowers with blue star centers. There is also a
stem and two green leaves. The design is placed on a powdery
pink ground. This paperweight is signed in the design with
an early Whittemore signature cane, a black "W" on a yellow
background. This is an important early example of
Francis Whittemore's work and worthy of any collection of
Whittemore paperweights. Note: This paperweight is almost the same as the examples offered in Larry Selman's first two editions of "CATALOGUE OF COLLECTORS' PAPERWEIGHTS". See the 1970 Catalog (robins egg blue cover) or the 1971 Catalog (olive green cover). Francis Dyer Whittemore, Jr. is considered one of the pioneers of the modern paperweight renaissance. He started working in glass in 1938, but did not start making paperweights until 1962. His studio was in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Like many other early glass artists, Francis started his career as a scientific glass blower and then later taught glass as an instructor. For five years, he spent one month a year consulting at Baccarat to help them refine their lampwork paperweight art. Some sources have this consulting work from 1971 to 1976. Other sources have it starting later. The signature cane used on this paperweight was one he developed prior to working at Baccarat. Most of his paperweights are miniature to medium in size. You can read about Francis Whittemore in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Size: 2 3/8" diameter by 1 1/8" high. This paperweight has a very low profile. The base is flat with a concave center.Signature: Signed in the design with an early Whittemore signature cane. The cane has a black "W" on a yellow background. Condition: Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection. There are many bubbles in the ground and a few striations in the glass. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$165 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5243 | Early Orient & Flume
Geometric Combed Paperweight with Certificate & Pouch.
dated 1974. Wonderful early Orient & Flume surface
decorated paperweight with geometric combed design. The
surface shimmers. It is signed on the base "Orient &
Flume 60M74" and comes with its original numbered certificate and
fabric pouch. A beautiful paperweight.
Orient & Flume was started in 1972 in Chico, California by Douglas Boyd and David Hopper. It studio took its name from its initial location which was at the corner of Orient & Flume. Their early weights adopted a style that has become known as the California style of iridescent paperweights with surface torchworked art nouveau motifs on the outside surface of the weight. Later work involved interior lampworked designs. Every Orient & Flume piece has a registration number which usually includes a date code. Large size: 2 13/16" diameter by 1 7/8"
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| 4746 | Chris Sherwin Art Glass Black-Capped
Chickadee Paperweight. dated 2017. This
black-capped chickadee paperweight is a wonderful example of Chris
Sherwin's recent work. The figural paperweight was created
for a meeting of the Founders Chapter of the National American
Glass Club. It is signed on the base "Sherwin Art Glass
2017". The black-capped chickadee is the state bird of Massachusetts and of Maine in the United States, and the provincial bird of New Brunswick in Canada. Chris Sherwin has worked in glass for 25 years, specializing in designs inspired by nature. Almost all of his work involves some aspect of torchwork decoration applied to the surface or encased torchwork creations. He makes his own glass and canes in his environmentally conscious hydro-powered studio. Chris studied glassblowing at Southern Connecticut State University and apprenticed at Simon Pearce. He also spent seven years at Orient & Flume Art Glass, an internationally renowned glass studio in Chico, CA known for their iridescent vases, intricate paperweights, and torchwork designs. At O&F he was able to create designs of his own and collaborative pieces that earned him a separate section in the O&F retail showroom. He opened his own studio in Bellows Falls, VT in 2005 and makes a variety of paperweights, vessels, animal sculptures, seasonal themed and other objects. Size: 3 7/8" long by 1 7/8" wide by just under 3
1/16" high. The base is ground flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$85 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 2187 | Miniature Red Crimp Rose Paperweight -
Unknown American Maker. This paperweight features a
tiny fifteen petal red crimp rose. The crimp pattern is
4+4+4+3 for a total of 15 petals. There are four green
leaves underneath. It is unsigned and I don't know who made
it. Three of the outer petals are missing some of the red
color and the underlying white shows instead. Two of the
green leaves are also missing some of their color. The
design is off center. There are bubbles in the glass.
Please read the description of condition below. The base is
polished flat so it appears that the maker must have thought it
was worth keeping even with its flaws. An important early
example for the collector of crimp rose paperweights. Crimp roses represent the ultimate challenge for paperweight makers. You can read about the crimps and their use in making crimp roses in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Note: Francis Whittemore, Robert Grablow, Charles Kaziun II, and others made similar crimp roses and used a 4+4+4+3 crimp pattern. Possibly it is an early Kaziun piece but I don't know for sure. It was found in Massachusetts. Miniature size: Just over 1 3/4" diameter by 1
9/16" high. The base is polished
flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$195 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5374 | Large Pairpoint Faceted Red Rose
Paperweight. circa 1970-1980. This paperweight
features a large red crimp rose made at Pairpoint Glass in
Sagamore, Massachusetts. The
rose has 13 petals with a 4+4+3+2 pattern. There are also
eight variegated green leaves, four large and four skinny.
The design is placed over a semi-transparent dark
blue ground. It is faceted with one large top facet plus
five smaller side facets. The glass has a green tinge.
The paperweight is unsigned. It
is possible that this rose paperweight was made by Robbie Mason
or one of the other glass artists who apprenticed with
him. A wonderful example of a modern Pairpoint rose
paperweight. Note on condition: This paperweight has a faint 3/16" circular impact mark and a faint 3/16" vertical scratch on the side near the top facet. There is some wear on the base. I found no other damage. There are also small bubbles and a couple of white flecks in the glass from when it was made. I believe it dates from the early period in Sagamore when they sometimes had white "stones" in the glass thrown off by the furnace pots. Pairpoint Glass has a
long history extending back to its earliest origins with Mount
Washington Glass in 1837. Owners and locations changed a
number of times and the name Pairpoint was first used in the
1890s. The original Pairpoint companies were located in
New Bedford, Massachusetts. In 1938, it was reorganized
as Gunderson Glass Works by owner Robert Gunderson and later
renamed the Gunderson - Pairpoint Glass Works in 1952.
The name was acquired by Robert Bryden and the company moved
briefly to East Wareham, MA in 1957 where it operated as the
Pairpoint Glass Company. They leased production
facilities in Spain. The old New Bedford factory burned
down in 1965. In its latest iteration, Robert Bryden
moved Pairpoint to Sagamore, Massachusetts in 1969.
Attempts were made to resume glassmaking in New Bedford for
five years (1977-1982), but this was not successful.
Bryden retired in September 1988. Since then, the
Pairpoint Glass Company has changed owners again. It
continues to operate at that location today (2022) although under new owners. Robert (Robbie) C. Mason (1935-2020) started his glass career in 1950 as an apprentice with Edinburgh Crystal, Scotland (part of the Thomas Webb and Sons). With exception of three years in the Army (1960-1963), he continued to gain seniority and expertise as a glass maker. In 1968, Thomas Bryden advertised in the Edinburgh Evening News for experienced glass workers emphasizing the need for hand made experience. Robbie Mason decided to take a chance on a new employer and joined Pairpoint in 1969. With his experience, he became a gaffer by 1971. He stayed at Pairpoint as a master glassblower until he retired in 2005. A number of well known glass artists apprenticed with him. He retired in 2005 and passed away from complications of COVID-19 in April 2020. Large Size: 2 13/16" diameter by 2 1/4"
high. The bottom is ground concave in the center. It is
faceted with one top facet and five side facets. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4064 | Orient & Flume Iridescent Figural
Pear Paperweight. circa 2003. Wonderful hand
crafted Orient & Flume pear paperweight having a stem and
leaf. The surface is has a light green iridescent
sheen. Signed on the base "Orient & Flume GQT3". A
wonderful example.
Orient & Flume was started in 1972 in Chico, California by Douglas Boyd and David Hopper. It studio took its name from its initial location which was at the corner of Orient & Flume. Their early weights adopted a style that has become known as the California style of iridescent paperweights with surface torchworked art nouveau motifs on the outside surface of the weight. Later work involved interior lampworked designs. Every Orient & Flume piece has a registration number which usually includes a date code. In this case, I believe the "G" is for 2003. Size: 2 9/16" diameter by just over 4 7/16" high
including the stem. The bottom has been ground flat.
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| 5492 | Early Large Michael O'Keefe Silver
Veiled Underwater Translucent Paperweight. dated
1988. This disk shaped paperweight consists of a
multi-layered veiled design of transparent pale amber and clear
colored glass. The design shows a blue tint when turned in
the light. It is possible to imagine a stylized undersea
anemone or animal. The silver veiling technique used allows
the glass to react to light and create a fluid, underwater
effect. This is an early O'Keefe paperweight and is signed
on the oval base “MJ O'Keefe © 6/88”. A wonderful large
paperweight from this influential early glass artist. This paperweight has a precise translucent design was difficult to photograph. The "veil" effect created by using a metallic powder in the glass. The veiling technique was first developed by Dominic Labino who worked back in the early 1970s. Later it was used by Harvey Littleton (1980) and Ed Nesteruk in 1982. O'Keefe adopted the technique a little later. This paperweight is dated 6/88. Michael J. O'Keefe has a BFA from the Center of Creative Studies, Detroit, MI. He has also studied at the Penland School of Craft, Penland, NC (with Paul Stankard) and at the Pratt Fine Arts Center, Seattle, WA (with Stephen Dale Edwards). He has had his own studio Michael O'Keefe Glass since 1983. His early paperweights, such as this one, use the silver veiling technique. Large size: Just under 4 3/4" wide by 4 3/16" high
by 1 1/2" thick. It is disk shaped with a flat oval
base. The back is polished flat in the center. It
weighs just under two pounds. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$245 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 3739 | Robert Banford Red Clematis with
Buds and Bee Faceted Paperweight with Fancy Base Cutting.
circa 1990. This paperweight features a wonderful
red clematis with a yellow center and three companion buds in
various states of opening. A delightful detailed bee hovers
over the flower. There are many green leaves and a
stem. The design is in clear crystal with a powder blue
ground at the base of the paperweight. It is faceted with a
large top facet and six side facets. In addition there is a
fancy cutting on the lower portion below the facets. The
paperweight is signed with Bob Banford's “B” signature cane at the
tip of the stem. The cutting is by Ed Poore. A very
desirable addition to any collection of contemporary American
paperweights. Robert Banford worked in Hammonton, NJ. He started making paperweights in 1971 along with his father, Ray Banford. Bob continued to make paperweights until 2006. Bob and Ray did not date their paperweights, but it is sometimes possible to get an idea of when a paperweight was made by the progression of styles and the type of glass used. Bob Banford used a signature cane with a red "B" and a blue surround. Ray Banford used a different signature cane with a black B. Ray passed away in 2003.
Large size: Just under 3 1/16" diameter by just
over 2 1/8" high. The bottom is ground concave. It
is faceted with a large top facet and six side facets. In
addition there is a fancy cutting on the lower portion below the
facets. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$850 postage paid in the US. US Sales only, no international shipping. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5490 | Magnum Yaffa and Jeffrey Todd
Nature Series Tree by the River Paperweight. dated
1992. Wonderful torchwork painted image of a live oak tree
with Spanish moss and nearby ground flowers alongside a flowing
river. This scene is typical of live oaks growing in the
southern US. The image is drawn with colored glass stringers
using a torch and then encased. It is signed on the side
near the base "J. Todd, NW-177 Yaffa 92' ©". A beautiful
paperweight. Yaffa Sikorsky-Todd and Jeffrey Todd have been working together since 1980. Yaffa was born in Tel Aviv, Israel. She received a BFA in Ceramics at the Philadelphia College of Art and worked briefly as a studio potter before entering a graduate program at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1975. She received a masters degree in glass from RIT. In 1978, Yaffa became the second woman to teach glass at the Penland School of Crafts. Jeffrey M. Todd, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, majored in jewelry and glass at Southern Illinois University and became interested in glass in the early 1970s, taking classes at SIU and at the Penland School of Crafts. They have a studio in Burnsville, North Carolina. Initially they made goblets and perfumes and then began to incorporate lampwork flowers. Their work evolved to incorporate nature scenes from near their studio which were scaled down to a paperweight format in 1987. Their work can be found in many museum and private collections around the world. Very large size: Just under 3 7/16" diameter by 2
3/16" high. The base is polished concave. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5488 | Orient & Flume Blue
Iridescent Hearts, Vines, and Flower Paperweight with
Certificate. dated 1978. Wonderful complex
surface decorated design with a large green flower, five dark red
hearts, and vines on an iridescent blue surface. The green
flower has a millefiori center. The surface shimmers.
It is signed on the base "Orient & Flume 673M1978" and comes
with its original numbered certificate. A beautiful
paperweight.
Orient & Flume was started in 1972 in Chico, California by Douglas Boyd and David Hopper. It studio took its name from its initial location which was at the corner of Orient & Flume. Their early weights adopted a style that has become known as the California style of iridescent paperweights with surface torchworked art nouveau motifs on the outside surface of the weight. Later work involved interior lampworked designs. Every Orient & Flume piece has a registration number which usually includes a date code. Size: Just over 3 1/16" diameter by just over 2
1/2" high. The base is polished flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4693 | Charles Kaziun
Jr. Miniature Pink Sandwich Rose Tilted Pedestal Paperweight
with Torsade. circa 1960-1980. This is a
marvelous miniature tilted pedestal paperweight with pink sandwich
rose and an outer white twist torsade. The rose has three
sepals, two longer leaves and a green stem. At the base of
the stem is bit of aventurine, perhaps intended as a ribbon.
The design is set on an opaque aqua ground. The paperweight
is tilted at a 45 degree angle so it displays beautifully.
Signed on the underside of the ground with a gold foil K. A
great addition to any collection of Kaziun paperweights. Kaziun called this style of rose a Sandwich rose. He was inspired by the tiny roses found in antique basket of roses paperweights made by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company. It is also called a rope rose. The rose is made with a tiny molten glass rod. Note: Please note that this is slightly larger
than the typical Kaziun #1. I have been referring to this
size as a #2. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including: Signature: Signed on the underside of the aqua ground with Kaziun's gold K. Condition: Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$375 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5237 | Early 1975 David Salazar Lundberg
Studios Surface Hearts and Vines with Flowers Paperweight.
dated 1975. This surface decorated paperweight by David
Salazar at Lundberg Studios features a pair of five petal flowers
in a setting of green heart shaped leaves and vines. The
design is set on an opaque white ground. It is signed and
dated on the base "LUNDBERG STUDIOS 1975 DS". It is a very
early paperweight by David Salazar. A wonderful composition. Note: Both David Salazar and Daniel Salazar were at Lundberg Studios in 1975, but I am fairly confident that this is David's work. David signed his work DS and Daniel signed his full name. David P. Salazar was born in Del
Rio, Texas. His fascination with glass started in
college, when he began making scientific glassware. In
1972, he started working as an apprentice at Lundberg Studios,
and quickly moved into the more creative aspects of designing
and torchwork. After 10 years in the studio environment,
he decided to strike out on his own in order to develop new
designs and techniques. Initially he rented space from
Zephyr Studios in Santa Cruz, California, staying there from
1982 to 1985. When Zephyr went out of business, Salazar
took over the building and started his own studio. Large size: Just over 2 3/4" diameter by 2
5/16" high. The base is ground flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4904 | Daniel Salazar Lundberg Studios 1992
Rose Vine Paperweight Perfume Bottle. dated
1992. This elegant paperweight perfume bottle features six
deep red roses with dark green leaves on vines at the top of a
gracefully shaped bottle. The vines wrap around the lip of
the bottle. There is a ball stopper extending into the
bottle. Signed and dated on the edge near the base "Daniel
Salazar 0714100 Lundberg Studios 1992". A great three
dimensional design that is hard to find. Note: Please ignore the white areas in the pictures caused by the light. Daniel Salazar is one of the lead gaffers at Lundberg Studios in Davenport, California and is their primary paperweight designer and maker. He joined Lundberg in 1975. The studio was founded by James Lundberg in the early 1970s. Steven Lundberg joined shortly later. The first paperweights were made in 1972. In 1973 the firm was renamed Lundberg Studios and moved to Davenport, California. James died in an accident in 1991. Steven left Lundberg Studios in 1997 and set up his own studio. He died from ALS in 2008. Each paperweight produced at Lundberg Studios is signed and dated by the studio and signed by the artist.
Large Size: 3" diameter by 5 5/8" tall
with the stopper. It is 4 3/16" tall without the
stopper. The bottom is ground concave with a remnant of
pontil mark in the center. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of perfume bottle$395 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5486 | Magnum Robert Eickholt Pleated and
Veiled Iridescent Paperweight. dated 1995. This
very large paperweight has an amazing design with pleated
iridescent peaks and valleys. The colors progress from very
light blue to dark blue with amber shadows. The darker blue
hills are shadowed with an amber gossamer veiling that makes this
paperweight magical. There are eleven pleats with a
carefully placed bubble between each hill. It is signed
"Eickholt 1995" on the oval base. The back of the
paperweight is polished flat in the center, so it can be displayed
vertical on its base or horizontal on the back. A
magnificent paperweight by Robert Eickholt. This paperweight has a precise translucent design was difficult to photograph. The "veil" effect created by using a silver metallic powder in the glass. The veiling technique was first developed by Dominic Labino who worked back in the early 1970s. Later it was used by Harvey Littleton (1980) and Ed Nesteruk in 1982. Robert Eickholt and and Michael O'Keefe adopted the technique a little later. Robert Eickholt has been making glass paperweights since 1978 when he founded Eickholt Glass in Columbus, Ohio. His designs often make use of precious metals such as gold and silver, and rare oxides such as cobalt and copper. In later paperweights by Eickholt the design moved to the interior and veiling techniques began to appear. He retired from full time glassworking in 2013, but still creates beautiful glass on a part time basis. Very large size: Just over 5 5/16" wide by 5 1/8"
high by about 2" thick. It is disk shaped with a flat oval
base. The back is polished flat in the center. This
paperweight weighs just over 42 ounces (2 pounds 10 ounces) and
will weigh about four pounds when packaged. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5916 | Randy Strong 2003 Abstract Flat Top
Iridescent Millefiori Paperweight. dated
2003. Contemporary abstract millefiori style paperweight
created by Randy Strong of Berkeley, California. The paperweight
has an unusual shape with the a large top and small base. It
has white and pink millefiori and an outer "garland" of white
latticinio twists. Iridescent pieces of blue and copper
color fill in the empty spaces. There is also a controlled
pattern of tiny bubbles in the clear glass edge. The
underlying ground color is black. It is signed "R. Strong
2003". A fun paperweight with great color. Note: This paperweight has an unusual shape with the flat top considerably larger then the base. It is not a typical dome shaped object. Randy Strong has studied at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts 1971 from the Osaka University of the Arts, Osaka, Japan. He has been blowing glass and running his own studio in Northern California for over 40 years. His work has been collected and displayed throughout the world in such places as The Corning Museum of Glass (New York), The Louvre, the Osaka Museum of Art, The San Francisco Museum of Art, The Ludwig Schaffrath Collection (Germany), The John D. Rockefeller Collection, the IBM Collection (USA) and at the American Crafts exhibitions at Baltimore, West Springfield and Rhinebeck. Size: Just under 3" diameter at the top by 1 1/4"
high. The base has a diameter of 1". The top has a
flat profile. The base is ground flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$95 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5904 | Rare Lundberg Studios Tempest Moon
Magnum Paperweight with Certificate. dated
2009. Wonderful dark night theme with stars and a sliver of
the moon high above the stormy waves. You can see each star
was created with a millefiori cane. The image of the moon
was created with a gold circle over a dark brown
circle. Ferocious green and gold waves swirl
below. The surface is an iridescent gold. Underneath
the gold is an opalescent white ground. It is signed on edge
of the base in tiny script "Lundberg Studios 2009 100502".
The paperweight comes with its original (wrinkled and slightly
torn) certificate. An amazing paperweight. Note: The signature on the white base is hard to read, so I colored it with a blue washable marker to enhance the writing. The blue marker ink has since been removed. In 1970 James Lundberg founded a small "backyard" studio Nouveau Glass in San Jose, California. He was joined by his brother Steven Lundberg, Daniel Salazar, David Salazar, and several other glass artists. The first paperweights were made in 1972. They were known for their surface decorated designs and torchwork and later for their lampwork. In 1973 the firm was renamed Lundberg Studios and moved to Davenport, California. James died in an accident in 1991. Steven left Lundberg Studios in 1997 and set up his own studio. He died from ALS in 2008. Although in later years, each paperweight produced at Lundberg Studios was signed and dated by the studio and signed by the artist, the earliest paperweights did not have the artists signature. Very large size: 3 1/2" diameter by 2 3/16"
high. The base is polished flat. It weighs just
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| 5365 | Large Ray Banford Red Rose with Buds
Paperweight. circa 1990. This paperweight
has a wonderful many petaled variegated red rose with two buds,
many dark green leaves and three stems. It is signed near
the stem with Ray Banford's signature cane having a black "B" on a
white background. The design is set in clear glass with an
opaque star cut white base layer. A wonderful three
dimensional design from this skilled artist. Ray Banford worked in Southampton, NJ. He started making paperweights in 1971 along with his son, Bob Banford. He continued to make paperweights until his death in 2003. Bob and Ray did not date their paperweights. Both father and son started using signature canes in 1975. According to Andrew Dohan's Dictionary of Paperweight Signature Canes, "In the early years, Ray Banford used many different color combinations of a “B” signature cane." The signature cane in this paperweight, a black “B” in a white background, was used from about 1980 until he died in 2003. Large size: 3" diameter by 2 1/4" high. The
base is convex with an opaque white layer and a star
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| 5383 | Rare Harold J. Hacker Snake
Paperweight. circa 1966 - 1980. This
wonderful Harold Hacker lampwork snake paperweight. The long
brown snake with two white eyes and a long slender tongue has a
yellow stripe down its back. It blends perfectly with the
copper colored frit ground. It is engraved "HJH" on the
base. A very similar example is shown on page 172 of
Melvin's book American Glass Paperweights and their Makers
(Revised 1970). A desirable example of Hacker's work. Harold James Hacker (1906 - 1989)
was born in Weston, West Virginia and, at the age of thirteen,
took a job at the Weston Glass Plant. Later he worked at
the West Virginia Specialty Glass Company and learned some of
the rudiments of blowing glass. In 1936 he moved to
California and worked at the Technical Glass Company in Los
Angeles. After service in the armed services during
world war II, he obtained a concession at the Knott's Berry
Farm making miniature glass objects, built on a hobby of
lampworking that started back in West Virginia. In 1966
Hacker and a friend from West Virginia, A. F. Carpenter,
started experimenting with glass paperweights at a small
studio near Hacker's home in Buena Park, CA. In the
beginning they made more traditional lampwork floral
arrangements and millefiori paperweights, but then focused on
lampwork snakes, reptiles, turtles, and other animals.
Their output was low and, even with two helpers, never
exceeded 200 paperweights a year. All were signed with
variations of Hacker's signature, "Hacker", "Harold Hacker",
"Harold J Hacker", or just the initials "HJH". It is not
possible to specifically identify which lampwork animals were
made by A. F. Carpenter, but it is believed that Carpenter was
the better lampwork artist and Hacker did some of the simpler
designs. Hacker also did the encasement. Their
work was considered good enough to earn an entry in
Dunlop's Dictionary of Glass Paperweights. Both
men are included in Jean Melvin's book American Glass
Paperweights and their Makers (revised edition 1970) and
Hacker has a page in Larry Selman's All About Paperweights.
Harold Hacker wrote an article "The Art of Paperweights"
for the 1968 Annual Bulletin of the Paperweight Collectors'
Association. Size: 2 3/4" diameter by 1 1/16" high. The
base is ground flat. Note the low profile. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$165 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4382 | Robert Banford Blue Double
Clematis with Buds Double Overlay Faceted Paperweight with Fancy
Base Cutting. circa 1987. This
paperweight features a wonderful dark blue double clematis with a
yellow center and two companion buds, one open and the other still
closed. It is has many green leaves and a stem. The
design is set on a clear ground and encased with a brilliant red
and white double overlay. It is faceted with a large top
facet and six side facets. In addition there is a fancy
cutting on the lower portion below the facets. The
paperweight is signed with Bob Banfords “B” signature cane at the
tip of the stem. I believe this is part of Bob Banford's
1987 Collection and the cutting is by Ed Poore. A very
desirable addition to any collection of contemporary American
paperweights.
Note on condition: There is a 1/8" nick or tool mark just above the fancy cutting. It is barely visible, but I mention this for completeness and provide a much magnified picture. No other flaws found on inspection. Robert Banford worked in Hammonton, NJ. He started making paperweights in 1971 along with his father, Ray Banford. Bob continued to make paperweights until 2006. Bob and Ray did not date their paperweights, but it is sometimes possible to get an idea of when a paperweight was made by the progression of styles and the type of glass used. Bob Banford used a signature cane with a red "B" and a blue surround. Ray Banford used a different signature cane with a black B. Ray passed away in 2003.
Size: 2 15/16" diameter by just over 2 1/8"
high. The bottom is ground slightly concave. It is
faceted with a large top facet and six side facets. In
addition there is a fancy cutting on the lower portion below the
facets. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$950 postage paid in the US. US Sales only, no international shipping. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5362 | Robert Banford Blue Clematis with
Buds and Dragonfly Paperweight. circa 1980.
This compound paperweight features a wonderful large dragonfly
hovering above a striped blue clematis. The clematis has a
yellow center and two buds in various states of opening.
There are many green leaves and a stem. The design is set in
clear crystal with an opaque white ground at the base of the
paperweight. The paperweight is compound with the two levels
above the ground layer. The flower floats in the middle
layer and the dragonfly hovers above the flower. The
paperweight is signed with Bob Banford's “B” signature cane at the
tip of the stem. A very desirable addition to any collection
of contemporary American paperweights. Note: The bright light used to take the pictures exaggerate the refractive lines where the layers of glass are joined. This is normal in compound paperweights that use high quality glass. Note 2: There is a 3/16" flaw near the base of this of the paperweight. I'm not sure what caused this. It is not a chip or crack. Robert Banford worked in Hammonton, NJ. He started making paperweights in 1971 along with his father, Ray Banford. Bob continued to make paperweights until 2006. Bob and Ray did not date their paperweights, but it is sometimes possible to get an idea of when a paperweight was made by the progression of styles and the type of glass used. Bob Banford used a signature cane with a red "B" and a blue surround. Ray Banford used a different signature cane with a black B. Ray passed away in 2003.
Large size: 2 3/4" diameter by just over 2 5/16"
high. The white base is polished flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$345 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 3529 | Early Kenyon Brown 1990 Multi-Color
Swirl Paperweight. dated 1990. This paperweight
features a blue, white, green, and brown swirl design with the
swirl winding from the base up to a tight point on top. The
ground is clear. It is signed with an engraved "Ken Brown
'90" on the fire finished base. One of Ken Brown's earliest
paperweights. A rare item. Kenyon Brown was originally an auctioneer in Buckingham, PA. After his retirement he developed an interest in glass and volunteered at Wheaton Village (now WheatonArts) in Millville, NJ. He experimented for more than a decade making paperweights. While he did some of the setups at his home in Lahaska, PA, he would do the encasement in the hot shop at Wheaton Village. Ken passed away in 2017 at the age of 94. Large Size: 2 13/16” diameter by 2 1/4"
high. The base is fire finished. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight$65 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4406 | Francis Whittemore Blue Crimp Rose
Upright Pedestal Paperweight. circa 1970. This
upright pedestal paperweight features a magnificent blue crimp
rose with fifteen variegated blue petals and four upturned green
sepals. The petals are arranged in Whittemore's 4+4+4+3
crimp pattern. It is signed on the underside of the rose
with an early Whittemore signature cane. The cane has a
black "W" on a yellow background. The design is set on a
clear ground and supported by a pedestal base. A fantastic
addition to any collection of glass paperweights. Francis Dyer Whittemore, Jr. is considered one of the pioneers of the modern paperweight renaissance. He started working in glass in 1938, originally as a scientific glass maker and instructor in South Jersey. He did not start making paperweights until 1962 when he set up a studio in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. For five years, he spent one month a year consulting at Baccarat to help them refine their lampwork paperweight art. Some sources have this consulting work from 1971 to 1976. Other sources have it starting later. The signature cane used on this paperweight was one he developed prior to working at Baccarat. Most of his paperweights are miniature to medium in size. You can read about Francis Whittemore in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Size: 1 15/16" diameter by 2 7/16" high. The base of the pedestal has a 1 3/4" diameter. The bottom is ground concave.Signature: Signed on the underside of the rose with an early Whittemore signature cane. The cane has a black "W" on a yellow background. Condition: Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4973 | Scott Hartley Infinity Art Glass
Abstract Blue and White Paperweight. dated
2007. This complex abstract paperweight has a swirling mesh
blue and white design that spirals outward from the center.
The pattern is inside the glass with an outer clear
encasement. The shape is like an inverted cone with rounded
edges. It has a large diameter on top and a smaller diameter
at the base. Simple, yet defying an easy description.
A wonderful creation that resembles an unnamed sea form. A
great addition to any collection of abstract modern paperweights. Special Thanks to Rick and Pam Pfliger, authors of The Signature Detective, for identifying the signature on this paperweight. Scott Hartley founded Infinity Art Glass in 1999. Five years later, he moved to his current studio location in Benton, Kansas. The studio expanded again in 2018. Scott is a biology graduate of Southwestern College in Kansas. After teaching for a while, he decided he wanted more art in his life and focused on glass. His creations range from small (paperweights) to large sculptural pieces costing thousands of dollars. When I look at his designs, I see abstractions of life forms. His work is displayed in galleries and shows across the country. Large size: 3 13/16" diameter by 1 13/16"
high.. The shape is large on top and small at the
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| 5227 | Charles Kaziun Jr. Miniature Tilted
Pedestal White Spider Lily Paperweight with Cobalt Blue
Aventurine Ground. circa 1960-1980. This is a
miniature pedestal paperweight with a white spider lily and four
green leaves on an opaque cobalt blue aventurine ground. The
flower has a six sided yellow millefiori center with a red flare
over each petal. Each leaf is a double leaf - two leaves
with a clear layer joining them so a bit of the ground shows
through. This makes it look like each leaf has an aventurine
stripe down the center. The aventurine ground is set on a
cobalt blue under-layer. The paperweight is tilted at a 45
degree angle so it displays beautifully. Signed on the white
underside of the ground with a gold K. A great addition to
any collection of Kaziun paperweights. Note: Please note that the base on this
paperweight is slightly larger than the typical Kaziun #1. Charles Kaziun Jr. was one of the most famous of the American paperweight artists. He is often credited with contributing to the rebirth of interest in paperweight making. He made paperweights from the 1940s until his death in 1992. His weights are usually signed with a gold K or a special millefiori cane containing a K. You can read about him in many books, including:
Signature: Signed on the underside of the blue ground with Kaziun's gold K. Condition: Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$295 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5277 | Very Early Francis Whittemore Miniature
Yellow Lampwork Flower with Pink Ground Paperweight.
circa 1962 - 1969. This very early paperweight by Francis
Whittemore features a six petal yellow flower with two green
leaves and a stem. It is signed in the design with an early
Whittemore signature cane. The cane has a black "W" on a
yellow background. The design is placed on a pink
ground. It is an important early example of Francis
Whittemore's work and worthy of any collection of Whittemore
paperweights. Note: This lampwork flower paperweight is similar to the millefiori type examples with the same frit ground offered in Larry Selman's first two editions of "CATALOGUE OF COLLECTORS' PAPERWEIGHTS". See the 1970 Catalog (robins egg blue cover) or the 1971 Catalog (olive green cover). Francis Dyer Whittemore, Jr. is considered one of the pioneers of the modern paperweight renaissance. He started working in glass in 1938, but did not start making paperweights until 1962. His studio was in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Like many other early glass artists, Francis started his career as a scientific glass blower and then later taught glass as an instructor. For five years, he spent one month a year consulting at Baccarat to help them refine their lampwork paperweight art. Some sources have this consulting work from 1971 to 1976. Other sources have it starting later. The signature cane used on this paperweight was one he developed prior to working at Baccarat. Most of his paperweights are miniature to medium in size. You can read about Francis Whittemore in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Size: 2 5/16" diameter by 1 3/16" high. This paperweight has a very low profile. The base is polished concave.Signature: Signed in the design with an early Whittemore signature cane. The cane has a black "W" on a yellow background. Condition: Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$195 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5159 | Robert Eickholt 1993 Magnum Blue
Iridescent Abstract Paperweight. dated
1993. This paperweight has an abstract design with a
deceptive three dimensional design. Unlike other works where
the peaks and valleys are physical, in this paperweight the peaks
and valleys are created using the veiling technique. The
dark blue inner core has a mostly smooth surface with only a few
depressions to anchor the larger bubbles. Additional texture
and depth are the result of adding transparent and translucent
layers to blanket the core. Two large bubbles and an arc of
smaller bubbles add to the magic. The iridescent colors
progress in layers in shades of light to dark blue. It is
signed "Eickholt 1993 EMAS" on the base. An excellent large
example of Eickholt's work. Note: Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the light. Robert Eickholt has been making glass paperweights since 1978 when he founded Eickholt Glass in Columbus, Ohio. His designs often make use of precious metals such as gold and silver, and rare oxides such as cobalt and copper. In later paperweights by Eickholt the design moved to the interior and veiling techniques began to appear. He retired in 2013. Very Large Size: 5 9/16" tall by 3 3/16"
diameter. The base has been ground flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$195 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5376 | Francis Whittemore Limited Edition
Mistletoe and White Berries with Two Bells Paperweight.
circa 1965 - 1975. This paperweight features an innovative
presentation of a bunch of mistletoe and white berries with two
three-dimensional pink bells. Each bell has a Whittemore
black on yellow "W" signature cane as a clapper. The design
is placed on a translucent blue ground. It is part of a
limited edition of 100 paperweights and is engraved "54" on the
base. I don't have the original limited edition
certificate. A beautiful example. Note: There is a small rough area on the edge of the base. I don't think this is damage, but rather an area left unpolished when the paperweight was made. Today's cameras pick up the smallest defect. Francis Dyer Whittemore, Jr. is considered one of the pioneers of the modern paperweight renaissance. He started working in glass in 1938, but did not start making paperweights until 1962. His studio was in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Like many other early glass artists, Francis started his career as a scientific glass blower and then later taught glass as an instructor. For five years, he spent one month a year consulting at Baccarat to help them refine their lampwork paperweight art. Some sources have this consulting work from 1971 to 1976. Other sources have it starting later. The signature cane used on this paperweight was one he developed prior to working at Baccarat. Most of his paperweights are miniature to medium in size. You can read about Francis Whittemore in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Size: 2 3/8" diameter by 1 15/16" high. The
bottom is ground concave but a small area was left unpolished
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| 600 | Early Mark Matthews 1981 Experimental
Spiral Paperweight. dated 1981. This is an early
Mark Matthews Translucent Swirl Paperweight. It features a
precise gold swirl applied to a dark brown or dark red
surface. It was made in 1981 before Mark started his studio
in 1985, so it may have been made during his student days. I
have labeled this as an experimental piece because there are many
surface "flaws". These flaws don't appear to be damage but
rather the result of an unfinished or experimental process.
Marble collectors are familiar with this amazing artist but he
made relatively few paperweights. His focus is spheres and
some of them sell for thousands of dollars. This is a chance
to own an early Mark Matthews work. Mark Matthews started working in glass in 1974 while he was still an undergraduate at glorious Kent State University and continued his studies at Ohio University, receiving an MFA. Since 1985 he as worked full time in glass as an independent glass artist with his studio located within the Sauder Village in Archbold, Ohio. Matthews has become internationally recognized for his mastery of the glass sphere. His stated goal is to explore the ways radically different designs and techniques can be used within a well-defined category such as spheres. Mark Matthews work has been published in many books and is held in museums such as the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England, the Corning Museum of Glass in New York, the Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio and the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. Large Size: Just under 3 1/16" diameter by 2 7/16"
high. The base is unfinished with a broken pontil
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| 5344 | Large David and Jon Trabucco Faceted
Yellow Flower Paperweight with Buds. circa
1985-2000. This paperweight consists of a large five petal
yellow flower with two yellow buds and variegated leaves and stems
on a clear ground. The flower has a wonderful complex center
composed multiple tubes, filaments and pads. It is signed
with a stretched "T" signature cane on the underside of a
leaf. The paperweight is faceted with a large top facet and
six side facets. A fabulous paperweight.
Twin brothers David and Jon Trabucco learned glass working under the direction of their father, the accomplished glass artist Victor Trabucco. When they first started out, David made the floral setups and Jon did the encasement and cutting, but over time they both became involved in all aspects of paperweight production. They are now accomplished glass artists in their own right. They have their own studio and also continue to work with Victor at the large Trabucco Glass Studio in Clarence, NY. Victor Trabucco's original career
was as a steelworker. He began working with glass in
1974 after seeing a flameworker make a sculpture. He knew this
was what he wanted to do for his life's work. Trabucco says
that “Glass is the ultimate challenge; it has properties of no
other material and offers the artist possibilities that are
inspiring for the creative process. His work is often inspired
by nature, capturing the beauty and motion of the subject and
freezing a moment in time. His work is in the collection of
many major museums. Victor set up his first studio in
the basement of his house and learned by
experimentation. He now works with his sons Jon and
David in a large studio in Clarence, NY. Large Size: 2 7/8” diameter by 2 3/16”
high. The base is ground slightly concave. The
paperweight is faceted with a large top facet and six side
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| 5550 | Drew Ebelhare Spaced Concentric
Millefiori Paperweight with Black Ground. dated
1999. This is a Drew Ebelhare spaced concentric
millefiori paperweight. It is larger than his typical
miniatures. The design has nineteen different, mostly
complex, millefiori canes placed on a black or very dark blue
ground. There is an opaque white under coat to the ground
and a lighter shade of blue peeks through at the sides. It
is signed in the center with Ebelhare's complex "E" signature
cane. In addition, it is signed on the base "Ebelhare
10-99". There is a flaw from when it was made, so please
read the note below. A beautiful paperweight with amazing
detail. Note: There is a reflective line where the blue base and darker black ground color meet. This may be the result of adding a clear final encasement or it may be an internal fracture. You can see this in the side views - I have marked one picture with arrows to point out the flaw. I consider it a flaw and am offering this at a reduced price even though the previous owner paid $325 plus a buyers premium for this paperweight. It displays beautifully. Drew Ebelhare has been making glass paperweights since 1983, focusing on millefiori paperweights, especially miniature designs. Drew graduated from Florida State University in 1977 with a Bachelors Degree in technical theater and scene design. After graduating and working at the Alley Theater in Houston, he made a career change becoming one of the founding members of The Houston Glass Art Society. In 1981, Drew set up his first hot glass shop in Houston. He now works out a new studio in Cañon City, Colorado. His millefiori canes have evolved so he now produces his own unique style of floral millefiori canes, including Clichy style roses, camomiles, pansies, primroses, sunflowers and others. Paul Dunlop calls Drew the preeminent millefiori paperweight artist in the United States. Starting in 2009, Drew Ebelhare and Sue Fox collaborated to make wonderful paperweights featuring Sue's delicate lampwork surrounded by Drew's distinctive style of floral millefiori. Sue Fox passed away early in 2020. Size: Just over 2 5/8" diameter by 1 5/8"
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| 5890 | Mayauel Ward Pink Flowers and Buds with
Roots Magnum Paperweight. dated 2006. This
paperweight features a three dimensional pink flower plant with
flowers, buds, red stems, variegated green leaves, and a white
root bundle. There are four open flowers and five
buds. The composition is set over a clear ground. It
is signed and dated "Mayauel Ward 2006 PW6PM" on the side near the
base. This is an absolutely wonderful paperweight..
Mayauel Ward is one of the premier lampwork artists working today. He started with a glass class taught by Stuart Abelman at El Camino College. After completing his studies, he went to work at Correia Glass where he worked with Ken Rosenfeld. In 1979 he joined the Abelman Glass Studio where he started making lampwork designs in 1987. Although he continued to work at Abelman Glass, he also built a studio in his home in Manhattan Beach, CA. His work is uniquely his own although he gets inspiration from the fine lampwork designs of Paul Stankard and Chris Buzzini. There are articles about Mayauel Ward in the 1997 and 2006 issues of the Annual Bulletin of the Paperweight Collectors Association. Very large size: 3 1/8" diameter by 2 7/8"
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| 4393 | Large Pairpoint Robbie Mason Pink Footed
Crimp Rose Paperweight. circa 2000. This is a
rare footed lush pink crimp rose paperweight made by Robbie Mason
at Pairpoint Glass in Sagamore, Massachusetts. It has 13
petals with a 4-4-3-2 pattern and 4 outer green leaves. It has a
styled foot. This is an unusual rose style for Pairpoint
which is better known for their assembled roses with eight leaves
(or four large leaves and four narrow sepals). The
attribution is based on comparison to signed examples made by
Robbie Mason. A wonderful and rare example of the best of
modern Pairpoint production.
Note: Crimp roses from Pairpoint are rare. More typically, the rose is fashioned from a frit pickup or assembled. The leaves are identical to the large leaves in other Pairpoint rose paperweights. Several experts have reviewed this example and agree with the attribution. Pairpoint Glass has a long history extending back to its earliest origins with Mount Washington Glass in 1837. Owners and locations changed a number of times and the name Pairpoint was first used in the 1890s. The original Pairpoint companies were located in New Bedford, Massachusetts. In 1938, it was reorganized as Gunderson Glass Works by owner Robert Gunderson and later renamed the Gunderson - Pairpoint Glass Works in 1952. The name was acquired by Robert Bryden and the company moved briefly to East Wareham, MA in 1957 where it operated as the Pairpoint Glass Company. They leased production facilities in Spain. The old New Bedford factory burned down in 1965. In its latest iteration, Robert Bryden moved Pairpoint to Sagamore, Massachusetts in 1969. Attempts were made to resume glassmaking in New Bedford for five years (1977-1982), but this was not successful. Bryden retired in September 1988. Since then, the Pairpoint Glass Company has changed owners several times. It continues to operate at that location today. Robert (Robbie) C. Mason (1935-2020) started his glass career in 1950 as an apprentice with Edinburgh Crystal, Scotland (part of the Thomas Webb and Sons). With exception of three years in the Army (1960-1963), he continued to gain seniority and expertise as a glass maker. In 1968, Thomas Bryden advertised in the Edinburgh Evening News for experienced glass workers emphasizing the need for hand made experience. Robbie Mason decided to take a chance on a new employer and joined Pairpoint in 1969. With his experience, he became a gaffer by 1971. He stayed at Pairpoint as a master glassblower until he retired in 2005. A number of well known glass artists apprenticed with him. He retired in 2005 and passed away from complications of COVID-19 in April 2020. Large Size: Just under 2 7/8” diameter by just
under 3” high. The foot is 2 3/8" in diameter. There
is a remainder of a pontil mark in the center of the foot.
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| 4646 | Magnum Victor Trabucco Pink Clematis
Paperweight with Buds on Trellis. dated 1983.
This Victor Trabucco paperweight consists of a large pink clematis
with two buds and leaves and stems on a white trellis. The
clematis flower has five textured petals with dark bushy stamens
in the center. One bud is about to open. There are ten
veined leaves. The design is set on a clear ground. It
is signed on the side near the base "Trabucco 1983". There
is also a "VT" signature cane on the underside of a leaf. A
beautiful paperweight.
Victor Trabucco's original career
was as a steelworker. He began working with glass in
1974 after seeing a flameworker make a sculpture. He knew this
was what he wanted to do for his life's work. Trabucco says
that “Glass is the ultimate challenge; it has properties of no
other material and offers the artist possibilities that are
inspiring for the creative process. His work is often inspired
by nature, capturing the beauty and motion of the subject and
freezing a moment in time. His work is in the collection of
many major museums. Victor set up his first studio in
the basement of his house and learned by
experimentation. He now works with his sons Jon and
David in a large studio in Clarence, NY. Very Large Size: Just over 3 1/8" diameter
by 2 1/2" high. The base is ground concave. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$675 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 3584 | Early Chris Buzzini Bridgeton Studio
Angelfish and Millefiori Flowers Paperweight. dated
1978. Contemporary surface decorated paperweight created by
Chris Buzzini of Bridgeton Studio. The paperweight has three
red and white angelfish swimming among vines with four orange
millefiori flowers and green leaves. There is also a pulled
feather design resembling waves. Underneath there is a
opaque white ground. The entire design is encased in a clear
glass layer adding depth. Signed "BRIDGETON STUDIO '78 FS057
BUZZINI" on the base. An early paperweight by one of the
country's most talented glass artists. Chris Buzzini studied at Shasta Junior College in Redding, CA and California State University at Chico, CA. While at Shasta, Chris was exposed to glassblowing for the first time by Chris Sowder (1970). Buzzini pursued glassblowing, eventually setting up his own “backyard” studio. From 1972 to 1975, Chris worked at Orient & Flume Art Glass in Chico, CA. Later from 1976 to 1978, he operated a glass studio Bridgeton Studio in New Jersey with the backing of a collector and a partner. While at Bridgeton, Chris had two helpers (Allan Ziegler and Fritz Willie) who learned on the job. Chris did the designs. When Ziegler or Willie helped Chris make the paperweight, their name was often included in the signature. Eventually Chris moved back to California and worked at Lundberg Studios and Correia Art Glass. Since 1986 he has been an independent studio artist. His designs often sell for several thousand dollars. Large Size: 2 3/4" diameter by 2 9/16"
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| 5265 | Francis Whittemore Miniature Yellow
Pears with Leaves and Seed Pod Paperweight. circa 1971
- 1980. This paperweight features two yellow pears along
with three green leaves, and a seed pod. It is signed in the
design with a fancy Whittemore "W" compound signature cane.
The signature cane is a white "W" on a blue background surrounded
by a ring of white stars. The design is placed on a
translucent green ground. Whittemore revisited this theme
several times during his career as a paperweight maker. A
beautiful example. Note: This was a difficult paperweight to photograph. The highly reflective surface even picked up a reflection of my hand and my camera. If you need more pictures please let me know. Francis Dyer Whittemore, Jr. is considered one of the pioneers of the modern paperweight renaissance. He started working in glass in 1938, but did not start making paperweights until 1962. His studio was in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Like many other early glass artists, Francis started his career as a scientific glass blower and then later taught glass as an instructor. For five years, he spent one month a year consulting at Baccarat to help them refine their lampwork paperweight art. Some sources have this consulting work from 1971 to 1976. Other sources have it starting later. The signature cane used on this paperweight was one he developed during the period that he was consulting at Baccarat. Most of his paperweights are miniature to medium in size. You can read about Francis Whittemore in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Miniature size: Just under 2 1/16"
diameter by 1 11/16" high. The bottom is ground concave. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$375 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 3436 | Robert Townsend Translucent Veiled
Yellow Abstract Faceted Paperweight. circa 1980s or
later. This distinctive paperweight with three top
facets has an abstract multi-layered veiled design of transparent
pale yellow and clear colored glass. The veiling technique
allows the glass to react to light and create a fluid, airy
effect. It is signed on the base "Robert Townsend", but it
is possible that I am reading the signature incorrectly. I
show the signature as it appears and then darkened to make it
easier to read. An interesting paperweight that shows
considerable skill. This paperweight has a translucent design was difficult to photograph. It has "veil" effect created by using a metallic powder in the glass. The veiling technique was first developed by Dominic Labino in the early 1970s. Later it was used by Harvey Littleton (1980), Ed Nesteruk (1982), Michael O'Keefe (1984), Robert Eickholt, Gilbert C. Johnson, and others. The paperweight is signed Robert Townsend, but I have been unable to learn anything about the artist. It is professionally executed and finished. I purchased the paperweight as part of a Massachusetts collection of quality paperweights. Size: Just over 2 7/8" diameter by just over 2
5/8" high. The base is polished flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5909 | Scott Bayless Lotton Studios Yellow
Calla Lily Paperweight. dated 2006. This
paperweight has three wonderful calla lilies with a dark green
leaf between each lily. A well balanced design. Signed
on side near the base "Scott Bayless 2006 Lotton Studios".
Truly a standout design, the one that made Scott Bayless
famous.
Scott Bayless began his career in
art glass in 1996 after a visit to the Corning Glass
Museum. He began his arts training as a film student at
Ithaca College in New York and continued at Columbia College
in Chicago. In May 1996 Scott was hired to work part
time in Charles Lotton's shop. He developed his skills
and learned basic methods of working with hot glass. On
Thanksgiving Day of 1999 Scott created his first Calla Lily
paperweight which changed his world. Scott has since
developed personalized techniques that make his original Calla
Lily, Orchid, Rose, Columbine and Hibiscus floral designs
beautiful and unique. Charles Lotton began experimenting
with paperweight and vase production in a backyard shed in
late 1970 in Lynwood, Illinois. At the time he was a
successful hair stylist, salon owner, and a collector of
glass. From the beginning, he was determined not to
reproduce styles made previously. He developed his own
formulas for creating glass colors and pioneered the technique
of surface decoration. In 1971 he developed the King Tut
design. Since 1973 he has worked full time in glass
production.
Large size: Just under 2 3/4" diameter by just
over 2 9/16" high. The base is polished flat For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4555 | Francis Whittemore Pink Crimp Rose
Upright Pedestal Paperweight. 1962-1970. This
upright pedestal paperweight features a magnificent pink crimp
rose with fifteen pink petals and four upturned green
sepals. The petals are arranged in Whittemore's 4+4+4+3
crimp pattern. It is signed on the underside of the rose
with Whittemore's earliest signature cane. The cane has a
black "W" on a white background. The design is set on a
clear ground and supported by a pedestal base. There are
some bubbles in the glass. There is also a slight yellow
tint to the glass, which is exaggerated in the pictures. A
wonderful early Whittemore to add to your collection of glass
paperweights. Note on condition: There are a few faint scratches and one pinprick on the side of the paperweight. They do not affect its display, but I have reduced the price rather than have them polished out. One picture shows the worst of the scratches. There is also a rough area on the base from when it was made. Note on color: There is a slight yellow tint to the glass, which is exaggerated in the pictures. It is possible that this is the result of the lighting I am using. Francis Dyer Whittemore, Jr. is considered one of the pioneers of the modern paperweight renaissance. He started working in glass in 1938, originally as a scientific glass maker and instructor in South Jersey. He did not start making paperweights until 1962 when he set up a studio in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. For five years, he spent one month a year consulting at Baccarat to help them refine their lampwork paperweight art. Some sources have this consulting work from 1971 to 1976. Other sources have it starting later. The signature cane used on this paperweight was his earliest signature cane and predates the one with the yellow background. Most of his paperweights are miniature to medium in size. You can read about Francis Whittemore in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Size: Just under 2 3/16" diameter by 2 7/8" high. The base of the pedestal has a 2 1/4" diameter. The bottom is ground concave.Signature: Signed on the underside of the rose with Whittemore's earliest signature cane. The cane has a black "W" on a white background. Condition: Very good condition. There are a few faint scratches and one pinprick on the side of the paperweight. No other damage found on inspection. There is also a rough area on the base from when it was made. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 2767 | Large Parabelle Glass 1989 Limited Edition
Looped Millefiori Garland on Opaque Blue Ground
Paperweight. Dated
1989.
This
paperweight has a hexafoil six-looped garland of alternating
pink pastry mold canes and white edelweiss canes. There is
a pastry type green cane in the center of each loop and another
larger cane in the center of the design. All of the canes
are pressed into an opaque blue ground in the style of Clichy
color ground paperweights. The paperweight is signed with
a "PB 1989" cane in the design and also has a very worn silver
label with two bells, "PARABELLE GLASS Rings True HANDMADE IN
USA" on the base. This paperweight was issued in a limited
edition of 75 paperweights, but there are no edition markings on
the paperweight. Please note the comment below about
condition issues. A wonderful paperweight with great
color. Note: Please note that there are some manufacturing defects in this paperweight. The ground color is uneven and there are some spots on the surface of the ground. In addition there is a 1/8" scratch on the side of the paperweight. Both problems are marked in one picture. The paperweight displays well in spite of these flaws. I am selling this paperweight at a very reduced price. Parabelle Glass was a small company created in 1981 by Gary and Doris Scrutton in Portland, Oregon. High quality paperweights were made in small quantities from 1983 to 1998 when they retired. Their best weights are some of the finest ever made, comparing favorably to the best classical French paperweights. Most designs were produced in limited editions of 10 to 25 paperweights, although some editions were larger. They also made some one of a kind paperweights. Doris passed away in 2013 and Gary followed in 2014. After the Scruttons retired in 1998, their daughter Julie Scrutton Lewis made some paperweights and jewelry using Parabelle millefiori canes. Large
Size: Just under 2 7/8" diameter by 1 7/8"
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| 3899 | Robert Grablow Pedestal Crimp Red Rose
Paperweight with Frosted Exterior. circa 1990.
This wonderful variegated red crimp rose paperweight has
fifteen petals in a 4+4+4+3 pattern plus four sepals. The
rose is placed floating on a clear ground in a pedestal
base. The exterior is frosted with one angled.
Although Grablow normally signed his paperweights, I do not see a
signature on this one. There are some striations or sugaring
in the glass. A wonderful example from this talented
Millville, NJ artist.
Crimp roses represent the ultimate challenge for paperweight makers. You can read about the crimps and their use in making crimp roses in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Robert Grablow was a Millville, New Jersey artist best known for full size crimp roses made from the furnace tank. He started making crimp roses in 1986 or so when he started as a volunteer at Wheaton Village and added a signature cane around 1991. Although best known for his full size crimp roses, he also made lampworked miniature roses starting about 1967 time frame. These early miniature roses were sold through the Arthur Gorham Paperweight Shoppe at Wheaton Village. Size : 2 3/4" diameter by just over 3" high.
The exterior is frosted with one angled polished window to view
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| 4044 | Sarah Rudin Maytum Studio Iridescent
Translucent Pink Twist Paperweight. dated 1988.
Shimmering iridescent and translucent pink twist paperweight made
by Sarah Rudin at Maytum Studio. It is signed on the base
""Maytum Studio 1988 Rudin ©". It
is a fun paperweight with great color. Brian Maytum had a studio in Boulder Colorado and made glass there since the early 1980s. As of 2021, he had retired a few years ago. Sarah Rudin worked at the Maytum Studio in the 1980s. I have no other information on these two talented glass artists. Large size: 2
7/8" diameter by 3" high. The base is ground flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$75 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 865 | Josh Simpson Miniature Inhabited Planet
Paperweight with Presentation Box and Pamphlet. dated
1998. This is a miniature inhabited planet paperweight along
with its original presentation box and small three fold
pamphlet. The basic theme of the inhabited planet series is
that a new planet has been discovered with interesting features
inviting exploration. There are
interesting multi-colored structures rising above the
surface. Some structures, possibly man made, require
further exploration. There is a blue, yellow, and green
twisted ribbon shaped spaceship investigating the terrain
below. Elsewhere on the planet you can see a trail of
bubbles the spaceship has left behind as it explored. This
paperweight is signed "JS98" on
its flat base. This planet has all sorts of terrain
including suggestions of vegetation, water, and volcanic
activity. It comes with a small pamphlet and its original
presentation box. A fun item. Josh Simpson has been making magical glass objects including paperweights for over 40 years. He has long had a fascination with space exploration and is married to Astronaut Cady Coleman. He is a graduate of Hamilton College and has his own glass studio in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. He focuses on creating objects with a range of color, form, contrast, iridescence, tessellating patterns and complexity. There is a great book Josh Simpson: Glass Artist by Andrew Chaikin. I recommend it highly. Size: 1 7/8" diameter by 1 13/16" high. The
base is polished flat. The pamphlet
is 2 3/4" by 2 3/4" and unfolds to a single two sided sheet 8
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| 5183 | Josh Simpson Miniature Gravitron
Planet Marble with Stand. This a
miniature (just under 2" diameter) Gravitron planet marble made by
Josh Simpson. Gravitrons evoke deep
space phenomena such as black holes and the warping of
space-time.
They represent planets that wander too near a black hole,
where they are twisted and squashed by unfathomably intense
gravity. Josh captures the instant when these
unfortunate planets have been almost consumed and all that
remains is a memory and a puff of X-ray light. Although
clear glass, the controlled bubbles sometimes have an
iridescent color. Some of the bubbles
have a speck of amber color, which is exaggerated by my
lights. An acrylic 2" tall
by 1 1/2" by 1 5/16" dimple stand is included. This
example is unsigned. Josh Simpson has been making magical glass objects including paperweights for over 40 years. He has long had a fascination with space exploration and is married to Astronaut Cady Coleman. He is a graduate of Hamilton College and has his own glass studio in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. He focuses on creating objects with a range of color, form, contrast, iridescence, tessellating patterns and complexity. There is a great book Josh Simpson: Glass Artist by Andrew Chaikin. I recommend it highly. Miniature Size: 1 15/16" diameter glass
sphere. The acrylic stand is 2" tall by 1 1/2" by 1 5/16". For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large pictureSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5349 | Francis Whittemore Pink Cyclamen Flower
with Leaves and Bud Paperweight. circa 1969.
This paperweight features a pink cyclamen flower and bud with two
green leaves and stems. Signed on the back of a leaf with an
early Whittemore signature cane. The cane has a black "W" on
a yellow background. The design is placed on a translucent
green ground. There is an edition number "53" engraved on
the base, but I was unable to determine the edition size. A
beautiful example. This paperweight is shown in the Leo Kaplan Ltd. catalog on the 9/85 insert. M210 is described as a "Pink cyclamen on translucent green ground $400". Note: The highly reflective surface and high dome made this a difficult paperweight to photograph. There are extra shadows and objects in the pictures that are not in the paperweight. Francis Dyer Whittemore, Jr. is considered one of the pioneers of the modern paperweight renaissance. He started working in glass in 1938, but did not start making paperweights until 1962. His studio was in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Like many other early glass artists, Francis started his career as a scientific glass blower and then later taught glass as an instructor. For five years, he spent one month a year consulting at Baccarat to help them refine their lampwork paperweight art. Some sources have this consulting work from 1971 to 1976. Other sources have it starting later. Most of his paperweights are miniature to medium in size. You can read about Francis Whittemore in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Size: Just under 2 7/16" diameter by 2"
high. The bottom is ground flat. The edition number "53"
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| 3353 | Wonderful 1992 Bill Burchfield Cape Cod
Glass Works Scramble Paperweight with Roses. dated
1992 . Colorful small scramble paperweight packed with a
variety of millefiori canes, twist canes, and rose canes.
The paperweight includes a Bill Burchfield rose cane at the top
and a "CCGW 92" signature cane on the side. There are also
two other rose canes. A great paperweight from this talented
glass artist. The Cape Cod Glass Works was operated by William Clark Burchfield in Sagamore, Massachusetts from 1976 to 2000. It then continued briefly in Crossville, Tennessee until 2001. Bill Burchfield died in 2012. Bill's son Mark was also at the glass works until 1998. Bill started making paperweights at Pairpoint Glass in 1970. Although many people collect scramble paperweights for their own merit, scrambles are also valuable tools for learning to identify the different colors and canes used by each factory. Small size: Just under 2 1/4” diameter by
just under 1 7/8” high. The bottom is ground concave.
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| 5690 | Great Early Robert Eickholt Translucent
Double Hearts Paperweight. Circa 1981. This
surface decorated paperweight consists of a hearts and vines
design with two hearts on the surface of a translucent gold
colored paperweight. This is an early Robert Eickholt
paperweight and is signed on the bottom "R. Eickholt 1981".
Eickholt called this design "Double Hearts." Robert Eickholt has been making glass paperweights since 1978 when he founded Eickholt Glass in Columbus, Ohio. His designs often make use of precious metals such as gold and silver, and rare oxides such as cobalt and copper. This is an early example of the use of gold color. In later paperweights by Eickholt the design moved to the interior and veiling techniques began to appear. He retired in 2013. Large Size: 3 1/8" diameter by 2 15/16"
high. The base is polished flat. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$125 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5968 | Francis Whittemore Miniature Faceted
Pink Crimp Rose Upright Pedestal Paperweight. circa
1970. This miniature upright pedestal paperweight features a
magnificent pink crimp rose with twelve variegated pink petals and
four upturned green sepals. The petals are arranged in
Whittemore's 3+3+3+3 crimp pattern. It is signed on the
underside of the rose with an early Whittemore signature
cane. The signature cane has a black "W" on a yellow
background. The design is set on a clear ground and
supported by a pedestal base. It is faceted with one large
top facet and five side facets. A fantastic addition to any
collection of glass paperweights. Francis Dyer Whittemore, Jr. is considered one of the pioneers of the modern paperweight renaissance. He started working in glass in 1938, originally as a scientific glass maker and instructor in South Jersey. He did not start making paperweights until 1962 when he set up a studio in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. For five years, he spent one month a year consulting at Baccarat to help them refine their lampwork paperweight art. Some sources have this consulting work from 1971 to 1976. Other sources have it starting later. The signature cane used on this paperweight was one he developed prior to working at Baccarat. Most of his paperweights are miniature to medium in size. You can read about Francis Whittemore in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Miniature size: 1 5/8" diameter by 2 3/16" high. The base of the pedestal has a 1 5/8" diameter. The bottom is ground slightly concave.Signature: Signed on the underside of the rose with an early Whittemore signature cane. The cane has a black "W" on a yellow background. Condition: Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or scratches found on inspection. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$395 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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