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paperweights or need more information, please send an email to: aport@paperweights.com
Perthshire is a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price.
The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass.
Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968.
Peter McDougall was one of the very young glass workers who left Strathearn in 1969. When Perthshire closed in 2002 he was the head craftsman of Perthshire. Peter now has his own studio PMcD Glass Studio and makes paperweights under his own name. For a selection of Peter's paperweights, see my PMcD page.
There are more Scottish paperweights and related objects on my page of Scottish Paperweights.
For more information, you can read about the Perthshire in three books:
If you are looking for a particular Perthshire paperweight, please let me know what you are seeking. I now have quite a few Perthshire weights in stock, including annual collection and limited edition weights. Many of these paperweights are pre-owned. I try hard to give you an accurate description and will list even the tiniest scratch found.
If you would like to purchase
any of these paperweights, e-mail me at: aport@paperweights.com
| 5942 | Perthshire 1981H Annual Collection Amber
Double Overlay Closepack Limited Edition
Paperweight. dated 1981. This is a closepacked
millefiori design with a double overlay of amber over white.
The millefiori are all complex canes and are pulled down to the
base forming a basket appearance. Underneath the millefiori
is a ground of twist canes visible from the bottom. The
paperweight has an unusual five sided faceting design consisting
of a large top facet, five medium sized side facets, and five
smaller side facets at a lower level. In addition to the
facets, there is a semi-facet where the amber material is removed
to reveal white ovals between each of the medium side
facets. It is signed on the base with a complex "P 1981"
signature / date cane. The base is polished concave.
This paperweight was made in a limited edition of 250 paperweights
(of which 152 were made).
A wonderful paperweight with brilliant execution.
Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1981. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were eight Annual Collection designs in 1981, designated A through H. This design is designated 1981H. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Size: 2 11/16" diameter by just over 1 3/4"
high. The base is ground concave. The paperweight is
finished with a large top facet and ten side facets in two
rows. It also has five semi-facets (see description). For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$495 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5978 | Perthshire PP32 Q Limited Edition
Faceted Concentric Paperweight with Complex Canes.
dated 1985. This small limited edition concentric design
has a concentric design using only complex millefiori canes.
There is a large center cluster surrounded by a cogged
garland. The design is placed on a translucent ruby ground
and is finished with an unusual faceting pattern of one large top
facet and nine oval side facets in two rows (six vertical facets
in the top row and three horizontal facets in the lower
row). This paperweight was made in a limited edition of 400
paperweights for 1985. It was signed in the center of the
design with a complex "Q" cane which was used only in 1985.
A wonderful jewel that will enhance any collection of millefiori
paperweights. The PP32 was a limited edition design was made only from 1978 through 1986. Each year the design was different and was signed with a letter signifying the year, with 'J" for 1978 through "R" for 1986. Only one other Perthshire paperweight was dated this way for more than one year, that being the PP14 which was made from 1969 (A) through 1994 (Z). Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Large size: 2 3/16" diameter by 2 3/8" high.
The base is polished concave. It is finished with an
unusual faceting pattern of one large top facet and nine oval
side facets in two rows (six vertical facets in the top row and
three horizontal facets in the lower row). 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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| 5960 | Perthshire Annual Collection 1982H
Limited Edition Double Overlay Floral Bouquet Paperweight.
issued 1982. This is a special floral design featuring a
bouquet of flowers within a blue and white double overlay cut
deeply to show alternating blue and white sides. The bouquet
has three lampwork flowers and two opening buds with leaves and
stems on on clear ground. The flowers have complex
millefiori centers. There is a flat top facet, fancy cut
side facets, and a star cut base. The effect of the cutting
is to make the overlay resemble blue and white petals. There
is a complex "P" signature cane next to the stem. This
paperweight is #37 of a limited edition of 300 weights, of which
only 205 were made. It comes with its original Perthshire
certificate and box. Great color and execution.
Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1982. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were eight Annual Collection designs in 1982, designated A through H. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. There are three books on Perthshire Paperweights. If you collect Perthshire paperweights, you should have them in your library.
Size: Just under 2 5/8" diameter by 1 3/4"
high. There is a fancy star cut on the base. 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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| 5597 | Perthshire PP46 Heart Pattern Closepack
Millefiori Paperweight. circa 1981-1995. This
Perthshire millefiori paperweight has a closepack design in the
shape of a heart in the center with a heart shaped border of
identical amber and white canes. The design is set on a
translucent ruby red ground with a garland of purple and white
canes on the outside. It is signed on the base with
Perthshire's complex "P" signature cane. It also has its
original worn Perthshire paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS
CRIEFF SCOTLAND" on the base. The paperweight has one large
top facet. Every collector should have one of these. The PP46 was made with a heart design from 1981 to 1999. It was also made as a Spade (1981-1985), Diamond (1981-86), and Club (1981-85). Although the heart was made until 1999, this version was produced until 1995 and then the design was changed for 1996 and again for 1997-1999. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Size: 2 9/16" diameter by 1 11/16" high. The base
is ground concave. There is one large top facet. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$185 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5485 | Perthshire 1976 PP12 Limited Edition
Large Spaced Millefiori Paperweight on Blue Lace. dated
1976. This is an early limited edition spaced
millefiori paperweight with twelve complex millefiori canes
including a complex signature date cane. There are three
picture canes, a mouse, a stag, and a duck. The design is
placed on a blue and white lace ground. This could also be
considered a spaced concentric design as the canes are arranged in
two circles. The paperweight is signed with an elaborate
"P1976" signature / date cane in the design. This particular
version of the PP12 was made only in 1976. This paperweight
does not have a paper label. It comes with its original
certificate stating that this is edition number 282 of a limited
edition of 400 paperweights. A very nice example with a
great assortment of complex millefiori canes. The Perthshire PP12 design was made from 1969 to 1977 with design and color changes each year. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. There are three books on Perthshire Paperweights. If you collect Perthshire paperweights, you should have them in your library. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Large size: 3" diameter by just over 2 1/8"
high. The base is hollow ground. 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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| 5910 | Perthshire 1970 PP19 Limited Edition
Millefiori Scramble Paperweight. dated
1970. This is a large sized scramble or end of day
millefiori paperweight with a Perthshire "P 1970" signature / date
cane in the design. It also has a large but faint "P"
signature cane near the center. The colors resemble an
antique Clichy scramble paperweight. There is a large number
of millefiori canes and pieces of canes packed into this
paperweight making it a joy to examine and study. The design
is placed over a clear ground. It also has a very worn paper
label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND" taped to the base.
A fun early paperweight from Perthshire.
The PP19 was made in a limited edition from 1969 to 1980 and from 1987 to 2002. Each year was a little different with silhouettes added in later years. The earliest versions were smaller This version (with a clear ground) was made until 1991. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Large size: 2 13/16" diameter by just over 2 1/8"
high. The base is ground concave. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$225 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Large Perthshire Millefiori
Vase. This vase dates from the early years of
Perthshire production and is reminiscent of similar vases made
during the Vasart period. The top section shows traces of
millefiori mixed in with the blue color. Perfect execution
and wonderful color.
Size: 5 1/2" tall by 4 3/4" diameter at the mouth. Excellent good condition with no chips or cracks. Unsigned but I guarantee that this is an authentic Perthshire item. It originally had a Perthshire paper label. $265 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 4325 | Perthshire Annual Collection 1978C
Limited Edition Bluebell Faceted Paperweight.
circa 1978. This paperweight features three Scottish
bluebell blossoms on a stem with green leaves. The design is
set on a clear ground. It has one convex top facet, sixteen
convex side facets in two rows, and a star-cut base. It is
signed with a complex "P" signature cane near the base of the
stem. This design was made in a 1978 limited edition of 350
paperweights of which all were made. A nice crisp design
that glitters. Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1978. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were six Annual Collection designs in 1978, designated A through F. This design is designated 1978C. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Small size: 2 1/4" diameter by 1 11/16"
high. The base is finished with a fancy
star-cutting. The paperweight is faceted with one convex
top facet and sixteen convex side facets in two rows. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$275 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5615 | Perthshire Annual Collection 1982B
Limited Edition Flamingo Paperweight with
Certificate. dated 1982. This paperweight
features a pink flamingo standing on one leg in a blue pond with
two water lilies and two cat tails. There is a translucent
blue and green ground. The paperweight has a single top
facet. It is signed with a complex "P 1982" signature cane
in the center of the base. It also has its original worn Perthshire
paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND" on the
base and comes with its original (somewhat wrinkled) certificate
stating that this is edition number 26 in a limited edition of
300 paperweights (of which only 184 were made). An
unusual design from Perthshire..
Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1982. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were eight Annual Collection designs in 1982, designated A through H. This design is designated 1982B. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Size: Just under 2 5/8" diameter by 1 11/16"
high. The base is ground concave. Faceted with one
large top facet. 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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| 4623 | Perthshire Annual Collection
1979C Limited Edition Miniature Overlay Paperweight.
This paperweight features an upright six petaled red flower and
leaves within a double overlay of blue over white. It has
one top facet and eight side facets. The flower is very
three dimensional and should be viewed from the side. The
base is finished with a grid cut. It is signed with a
complex "P" signature cane in the center of the flower. This
design is a limited edition of 400 paperweights, of which only 351
were made. Although Perthshire called this a miniature, it
is actually larger with a diameter of just under 2 5/16".
There is no paper label on this example. A nice crisp design
with great color. Note on condition: This paperweight has a 1/4" scratch on the overlay between two side facets below the widest point. I am offering it at a greatly reduced price. Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1979. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were seven Annual Collection designs in 1979, designated A through G. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. There are three books on Perthshire Paperweights. If you collect Perthshire paperweights, you should have them in your library. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Size: Just under 2 5/16" diameter by just over 1
9/16" high. The base is ground concave and finished with a
grid cut. 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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| 2920 | Perthshire Annual Collection 1973E
Limited Edition Miniature Amber Flower Paperweight
with certificate. This paperweight features a
five-petaled amber flower with a stem set over a clear
ground. It is faceted with one top facet and eight side
facets and finished with a brilliant grid cut base. This was
the first design Perthshire made with the grid cut base, which
they called a strawberry-cut. It is signed with Perthshire's
"P" signature cane in the center of the flower. This
paperweight was made in a limited edition of 600 paperweights of
which 563 were made. This comes which its original
certificate which identifies it as #554 in the edition.
There is no paper label on this paperweight. A nice crisp
design with great color. Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their annual collection items for 1973. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were five annual collection designs in 1973, designated A through E, of which this is 1973E. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making
is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who
moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at
John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights
during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons
Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and
produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador
Ysart died in 1955. The company name was later changed
to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the
business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company
evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers
Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on
antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). This
inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the
French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several
of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in
1968. Small Size: 2 1/8" diameter by 1 3/8" high.
The bottom is ground concave and finished with a grid-cut.
This paperweight is faceted with a larger top facet and eight
small side facets. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight$265 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5619 | Perthshire Annual Collection 1984D
Limited Edition Pink Floral Spray Paperweight. issued
1984. This is a large light pink lampwork flower with five
pink buds on a white double spiral latticinio cushion
ground. The flower has a yellow complex millefiori
center. The flower and buds have individual stems. It
is signed with Perthshire's complex "P" signature cane on the
base. This design was issued with blue flowers and with pink
flowers in a limited edition of 400 paperweights, of which only
271 were made. Great color and execution. Note on color: The actual color of the flower is a lighter pink than is shown in the pictures. Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1984. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were seven Annual Collection designs in 1984, designated A through G. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. There are three books on Perthshire Paperweights. If you collect Perthshire paperweights, you should have them in your library.
Large size: 2 15/16" diameter by 2 3/16"
high. The base is ground concave. 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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| 5250 | Perthshire Annual Collection
1975E Limited Edition Green Overlay Millefiori Paperweight
Bottle with Original Box. This is a tall bottle with a
green flash overlay and a three ring concentric millefiori pattern
base. The concentric millefiori pattern consists of all
complex millefiori canes. There is a center complex cane
that matches the single millefiori cane in the stopper. The
bottle has 24 side facets arranged in three rows. The
stopper has a matching green flash overlay with eight side facets
arranged in two rows. The stopper has a single complex
millefiori cane which matches the center cane in the base.
This bottle is signed with a Perthshire "P1975" signature / date
cane in the base. It also has a Perthshire paper label
"PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND" on the base and comes
with its original fitted satin lined box. This design was
made with a green or blue overlay and offered in a limited edition
of 350 bottles of which 347 were made. I do not have the
original certificate. This is a great addition to any
collection of paperweight related items. Perthshire made this paperweight bottle as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1975. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were five Annual Collection designs in 1975, designated A through E. This design is designated 1975E. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. There are three books on Perthshire Paperweights. If you collect Perthshire paperweights, you should have them in your library. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Large size: Just under 3 1/8" diameter by just
under 7 1/2" high with the stopper. The bottle is 5 3/4"
tall without the stopper. The stopper is 1 9/16" diameter
by 2 5/8" long. The base is ground concave in the
center. The bottle has 24 side facets and the stopper has
eight side facets. The box is 8" long by just under 5 1/2"
wide by 3 7/8" tall. 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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| 5930 | Perthshire Millennium Special Limited
Edition Paperweight with Box & Certificate. dated
2000. This paperweight is a special limited edition created
to celebrate the Millennium. It features a ruby and white
six petaled flower in the center set on a yellow lace
ground. This is then surrounded by a ring of ruby and white
millefiori canes. The design is further surrounded by
another ring of five picture canes and a special Millennium 2000
date cane placed on a white lace ground. It is signed with a
complex "P" signature cane in the base. The paperweight is
faceted with one large top facet and six side facets. This
paperweight was made in a limited edition of 500
paperweights. It comes with its original certificate stating
that it is edition 004 of the 500 paperweights and comes with its
original box. A beautiful addition to any collection of
Perthshire paperweights.
Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Large size: 3" diameter by just over 1 7/8"
high. The base is polished 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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| 4587 | Perthshire Annual Collection 1981F
Limited Edition Magnum Crown and Basket Paperweight. dated
1981. This is an absolutely fantastic crown
paperweight. It features a six petal amber flower with a
complex millefiori center and six green leaves (sepals) on
top. The flower is set on a wonderful spiral latticinio
cushion. The crown staves are made of alternating blue-green
and white twist canes, thirty in all. There is a further
encasement in glass that gives this the impression of a
paperweight within a paperweight. It is signed on the base
with a "P 1981" Perthshire signature / date cane. It also
has a slightly worn paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF
SCOTLAND" on the base. This paperweight is one of a limited
edition of 200 weights, of which 193 were made. The
paperweight has large facet on top, which allows a full view of
the inner sphere. A beautiful paperweight with perfect
execution.
Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1981. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were eight Annual Collection designs in 1981, designated A through H. This design is designated 1981F. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955. The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). This inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Very large size: Just under 3 1/4" diameter by 2
5/16" high. It has one large facet on the top. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$645 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5484 | Large Perthshire PP1 Paneled Millefiori
Paperweight with 15 Panels on a Lime Green Ground. circa
1978-1981. A large patterned millefiori paperweight with 15
sections of floral millefiori canes over an opaque lime
green ground. The central design consists of two rings
around a central "P" signature cane. The sections are
separated by multi-color twist canes. The millefiori canes
in each section are arranged in a 1-1-2-2 pattern. This
paperweight dates from 1978 - 1981 when the Perthshire PP1 pattern
had 12 or more sections, each with a 1-1-2-2 or a 1-1-1-2-2
pattern of canes. It is signed in the center with
Perthshire's "P' signature cane. This example does not have
its original Perthshire paper label. A stunning paperweight
with soft colors. Note: This paperweight has 15 panels each with a 1-1-2-2 millefiori pattern. The large number of panels is relatively rare. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. There are three books on Perthshire Paperweights. If you collect Perthshire paperweights, you should have them in your library. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Large size: 3" in diameter by just under 2 1/8"
high. The base is ground concave. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$175 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 5911 | Perthshire PP2 Medium Paneled Millefiori
Paperweight. circa 1978 - 2002. This is
a medium patterned millefiori paperweight with a center "P"
signature cane surrounded by two rings of colorful millefiori and
then 12 short radial twists. Each panel has a 1-1-2-2
pattern of millefiori. The ground is an opaque very dark
purple (almost black). This version of the PP2 has a
signature cane and the base is hollow ground, dating it to 1978 or
later. It also has a worn Perthshire paper label "PERTHSHIRE
PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND" on the base. An extra nice
example with crisp setup and bright colors. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Medium Size: 2 1/2" diameter by 1 7/8" high. The
base is hollow ground (ground concave). For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$115 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 3905 | Perthshire Annual Collection 1979A
Limited Edition Sunflower Paperweight. dated
1979. This paperweight features a gold lampwork sunflower
with a garland of green leaves and an outer ring of alternating
spaced complex millefiori canes. Perthshire calls the opaque
ground burnt umber. There is also a complex cane in the
center of the flower. It is signed with a complex "P 1979"
signature cane in the center of the base. It also has its
original worn Perthshire paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS
CRIEFF SCOTLAND" on the base. This design was made in a 1979
limited edition of 350 paperweights of which 303 were actually
made. A stunning paperweight bound to brighten your
day.
Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1979. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were seven Annual Collection designs in 1979, designated A through G. This design is designated 1979A. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Extra large size: 3 3/16" diameter by just under 2
7/16" high. The base is ground concave. It weighs 22
ounces. 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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| 4805 | Perthshire Annual Collection 1989F
Limited Edition Cherries Faceted Paperweight.
circa 1989. This paperweight features five cherries with
green leaves and stems on a clear ground. The all over
honeycomb faceting makes it appear as if there are many more
cherries than just five. It has a grid cut base and is
engraved with a "P" signature on a facet near the base. This
design was made in a 1989 limited edition of 300 paperweights of
which only 154 were made. A nice crisp design with many
reflections. Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1989. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were seven Annual Collection designs in 1989, designated A through G. This design is designated 1989F. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Large size: 2 7/16" diameter by 1 1/2" high.
The base is fire finished and engraved with the letter
"P". The paperweight is faceted with one large top facet
and five side facets. 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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| 5599 | Perthshire 1982 PP49 Limited Edition
Patterned Millefiori Paperweight with Complex
Canes. dated 1982. This medium sized millefiori
paperweight has a large complex center cane surrounded by four
large complex canes and a closepacked carpet of many smaller pink
canes. Three pairs of large complex canes surround the
center cluster. The perimeter of the paperweight has a
garland with three large half circles and three small half
circles, each with a large complex cane in the center. The
design is placed over a translucent green ground. It is
signed with a Perthshire "P 1982" date / signature cane in the
center of the base and also has its original worn paper label
"PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND" on the base. The
PP49 design was issued in a limited edition only in 1982, with the
edition size unknown. A beautiful addition to any collection
of Perthshire paperweights.
Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Large size: Just over 2 5/8" diameter by 1 15/16"
high. The base is polished concave. 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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| 5934 | Perthshire Annual Collection 1981C
Limited Edition Magnum Aquarium Paperweight.
dated 1981. This magnum paperweight features a colorful
assortment of sea life in a three dimensional display. There
is a green seahorse, a blue crab, a brown snail, and two fish
amidst a large pink seaweed. The design is placed on a grey
sand ground. It is signed with a complex "P 1981" signature
cane in the center of the base. It is also engraved with
Peter McDougall's "PMcD" signature on the base. It is
faceted with one large top facet and 24 side facets in three
rows. This design was made in a 1981 limited edition of 350
paperweights of which 237 were actually made. It comes with
its original box. A very large stunning paperweight from
Perthshire.
Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1981. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were eight Annual Collection designs in 1981, designated A through H. This design is designated 1981C. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Very large size: 3 3/8" diameter by 2 11/16"
high. The base is ground concave. Faceted with one
large top facet and 24 side facets in three rows. 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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| 5582 | Large Perthshire PP1 Paneled Millefiori
Paperweight with 12 Panels on a Light Green Ground. circa
1978-1981. A large patterned millefiori paperweight with 12
sections of floral millefiori canes. The design is placed on
an opaque light green ground. The panels are separated by
green and white twists. Each panel has a 1-1-1-2-2
millefiori pattern. The central design consists of two rings
around a central signature cane. This paperweight dates from
1978 - 1981 when the Perthshire PP1 pattern had 12 or more
sections, each with a 1-1-2-2 or a 1-1-1-2-2 pattern of
canes. It is signed in the center with Perthshire's "P'
signature cane. This example does not have a paper label. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. There are three books on Perthshire Paperweights. If you collect Perthshire paperweights, you should have them in your library. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Large size: 2 15/16" in diameter by just under 2
1/8" high. The base is ground 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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| 5913 | Perthshire PP170 Small Daisy Shaped
Millefiori Paperweight. Circa 1997-2002. This
is a small pressed paperweight with a paneled millefiori pattern
around a central signature cane. There are six multi-colored
twists and an outer ring of millefiori canes on a cobalt blue
ground. Each paneled section has a single millefiori cane
between the twists. The daisy shape has eight petals or
scallops. It is signed in the center with Perthshire's "P"
signature cane. It also has a Perthshire paper label
"PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND" on the base. Great
color and a crisp execution.
The PP170 paperweight was also made in 1996, but with twelve petals. From 1997-2002 it had eight petals. This is called a pressed weight because a mold is used to form the shape. The top is flattened. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Size: 2 3/16" diameter by just under 1 3/16" high.
The base is ground 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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| 5584 | Large Perthshire PP1 Paneled Millefiori
Paperweight with 15 Panels on a Pink Ground. circa
1978-1981. A large patterned millefiori paperweight with 15
sections of floral millefiori canes over an opaque pink
ground. The central design consists of two rings around a
central signature cane. This paperweight dates from 1978 -
1981 when the Perthshire PP1 pattern had 12 or more sections, each
with a 1-1-2-2 or a 1-1-1-2-2 pattern of canes. It is signed
in the center with Perthshire's "P' signature cane and also has a
worn paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND".
A stunning paperweight with soft colors. Note: This paperweight has 15 panels each with a 1-1-2-2 millefiori pattern. The large number of panels is relatively rare. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. There are three books on Perthshire Paperweights. If you collect Perthshire paperweights, you should have them in your library. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Large size: Just over 3" in diameter by just under
2 1/8" high. The bottom is ground concave. 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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| 5618 | Perthshire Annual Collection 1983A
Limited Edition Millefiori Flower Paperweight.
dated 1983. This medium sized paperweight features a yellow
lampwork flower with two leaves and a stem. The flower is
set on a translucent green ground and is surrounded by a square of
twists, then a ring of complex millefiori canes, and then another
ring of twists and millefiori. There is also a complex cane
in the center of the flower. It is signed on the base with a
complex "P 1983" signature cane. It also has its original
worn Perthshire paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF
SCOTLAND" on the base and comes with its original stained and
wrinkled certificate stating this is edition number 21 of a 1983
limited edition of 300 paperweights (241 were actually
made). A remarkable paperweight with great color and a
complex design.
Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their Annual Collection designs for 1983. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. There were seven Annual Collection designs in 1983, designated A through G. This design is designated 1983A. The annual collection paperweights are the most desirable of the Perthshire line, with the exception of one of one items. Perthshire was a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price. The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968. Size: Just over 2 1/2" diameter by 1 7/8"
high. The base is ground concave. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture$275 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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