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Lot 242
Perthshire Paperweights 1997 bouquet paperweight.
A study in demure pleasures. A sweet gathering of upright pale
blue flowers, on long stems with veined green leaves, seems to
grow over a strawberry-cut base. To add light and complexity,
the paperweight has a large top facet and twenty-four side facets.
Signature cane. Limited edition of 300.
Diameter 2 7/8". $500-600 |
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Lot 243
Perthshire Paperweights 1998 encased double overlay bouquet
paperweight. The artisans of Perthshire have secured their
reputation in the annals of glass art, with their multiple-encasements
and overlays. At the heart of this piece, an exquisite bouquet
of pink and yellow flowers and buds, which is encased in a blue-over-white
double overlay with fancy cutting. What could easily be a finished
paperweight, is taken another step to a final encasement in clear,
multiple-faceted crystal. Signed "P II." Limited edition
of 30. Diameter 3 1/2". $2000-3000 |
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Lot 244
Perthshire Paperweights 1998 yellow roses paperweight.
Two upright lampwork roses with a bud and green leaves, encircled
by a garland of blue millefiori on upset muslin; top facet and
three rows of side facets. Limited edition of 200.
Diameter 2 3/4". $550-650 |
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Lot 245
Perthshire Paperweights 1998 oblong thistle paperweight.
An unusual presentation, with three upright pink thistles.
Great detail in the spiky leaves and thistle-heads. With frosted
exterior and star-cut background. Signature cane. Limited edition
of 200. As the locals might say, "'Haud up yer heid like
a thistle'-hold up your head like a thistle-and be a proud Scot!"
Diameter 2 5/8". $300-400 |
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Lot 246
Perthshire Paperweights 1998 blue and white fantasy flower
paperweight. The central flower with a complex cane center,
is surrounded with radiating buds and leaves. A spiraling ruby
cushion ground is punctuated by a ring of spaced picture canes,
including a leaping hare, a Mallard duck, and a sailboat. 1998
signature/date cane. Limited edition of 200.
Diameter 3 3/8". $600-700 |
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Lot 247
Perthshire Paperweights 1997 one-of-a-kind pink clematis
paperweight. This casual bouquet presents the blossoms in
three-quarter profile, with white honeycomb centers, buds and
pale green leaves, on a swirling white latticinio cushion. The
profile of the paperweight is unusually tapered, and has all
over circular facets that add interest to the composition, and
multiply the flowers.
Diameter 3". $400-500 |