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Lot 236
Whitefriars Coronation Jubilee paperweight with a
central crown cane encircled by red, blue and white concentric
millefiori, suggestive of fireworks. Signature cane with 1952
and 1977 date canes. Five and one facets. Includes certificate
of authenticity.
Diameter 3 1/8". $450-550 |
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Lot 237
Whitefriars Silver Jubilee paperweight with complex
canes forming a crown pattern. Includes an "E II R"
cane, and 1952 and 1977 date canes; black ground. Six and one
facets. (See, p 149, Old English Paperweights.)
Diameter 3 5/16". $500-600 |
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Lot 238
Whitefriars concentric millefiori paperweight in lavender,
green, blue, pink and white; five and one facets.
Diameter 3 1/8". $300-400 |
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Lot 239
Whitefriars blue and white Star of David paperweight.
The main motif, a six-point star shape described as the "Shield
of David" or Magen David, is encircled by concentric rings
of blue and white millefiori; five and one facets. 1948-1978
signature/date cane. This piece was produced to commemorate the
thirtieth anniversary of the State of Israel. Limited edition
of 1000.
Diameter 3". $350-450 |
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Lot 240
Whitefriars Coronation Jubilee paperweight with complex
canes forming "E II R," and a crown picture cane. Below
the initials are 1952 and 1977 date canes, in a bundle of pale
pink canes. The arrangement is surrounded by a ring of rose and
white millefiori, with the Whitefriar's signature silhouette
cane at the bottom.
Diameter 3 5/16". $450-550 |
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Lot 241
Whitefriars 1976 concentric millefiori paperweight with
the Liberty Bell silhouette in the center. The weight also contains
a date cane "1776-1976" in celebration of the Declaration
of Independence and it's Bicentennial. In the burst of surrounding
red, white, and blue star canes, the image of fireworks is easy
to conjure. With five and one faceting.
Diameter 3". $400-600 |