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Lot 248
Perthshire Paperweights 1973 hollow paperweight; one
of the factory's innovative designs. Inside the confines of the
crystal, rests a white lampwork swan on a pale green pond, over
a clear, star-cut base. With top facet and two rows of side facets.
The "P" signature canes have been used to make the
tiny swan's wings. Limited edition of 250. Diameter 3 1/16".
$450-550 |
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Lot 249
Perthshire Paperweights 1997 diamond-back rattle-snake
paperweight. In king snake colors of red, yellow and black,
yet clearly sporting a rattle, this reptile seems more a testimony
to the Scottish designer's imagination rather than the authentic
desert dwellers. But, with the snake's coiled posture and alert
expression, on brown-speckled sandy ground next to wildflower
and cactus, it still has a great realistic atmosphere. Signed
"P 119." Limited edition of 150.
Diameter 3 1/8". $650-900 |
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Lot 250
Perthshire Paperweights 1981 acorns and green oak leaves
paperweight. Like a heraldic emblem, this composition features
a twin-set of lampwork acorns set upon a bed of oak leaves, all
on swirling white latticinio. Carrying the theme to the exterior,
the multiple faceting even suggests acorns in the shape of the
cuts. 1981 signature/date cane on base. Limited edition of 236.
Diameter 2 3/8". $400-500 |
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Lot 251
Perthshire Paperweights 1969 crown paperweight with
blue and red twisted ribbons, alternating with white filigree
spokes, projecting from a complex millefiori cane. This was the
first special yearly collection weight produced at Perthshire.
Signed P1969 in canes on the base. Limited edition of 350.
Diameter 3". $500-800 |
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Lot 252
Perthshire Paperweights 1990 Christmas paperweight, composed
of a central partridge portrait cane surrounded by holly leaves
and berries, and four smaller bird silhouette canes, on cobalt
blue ground. Signature/date cane. "Since 1972, Perthshire
has featured silhouette canes in many of their regular and special
editions. Silhouette canes are a type of millefiori cane which
in cross section reveal a simple, usually solid color image of
an emblem or figure…. It is important that the figure be
graphically strong and simple enough to maintain its integrity
when the cane is pulled, a process which reduces the image to
a fraction of its original size. Perthshire's first silhouette
canes were solid, single color, black or white designs. In 1974
(they) began utilizing color in their silhouette designs and
outlines. Color silhouettes are extremely challenging because
different glass colors expand at different rates. This limits
the range of usable colors, and poses a variety of complications
for the glassworker." -The Art of the Paperweight: Perthshire.
Diameter 3". $300-450 |
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Lot 253
Perthshire 1996 clown paperweight with a central clown
picture cane, in a swirl of brown, black, yellow, and white latticinio.
Six and one faceting. Signature/date cane. A peculiar motif,
but perhaps a reminder to laugh. "Be happy while you're
living, for you're a long time dead." -Scottish Proverb.
Diameter 2 3/4". $300-500 |