This is an exquisite paperweight from master glass blower James Alloway. I bought it from him in 2007 and, so, know it was displayed only briefly in my home and since has been in my paperweight storage. Accordingly, its in perfect, like-new condition. James fashions all his paperweights individually. Each, therefore, is completely unique and OOAK. While he might (and, frankly, has) made all kinds of rainbow weights and marbles, none of them are alike. They all possess a fair degree of dissimilarity from each other. As always, he crafts his weights only from high quality USA made Spruce Pine Studio Clear Glass. Hes pretty well-known for adding dichroic bits to his work, usually in smaller amounts more than blanketing the work with it. With a first look, this beauty seems to be the odd one out: theres just no dichroism evident at first glance. What are all the sparkly bits hidden within the orange stripe? Yellow, gold, peach and pink glittery bits! Clever, James, to hide it in the stripe like that. Such restraint and skill. I had a really hard time capturing this element and, even though I got something, I think you might need to trust me on this bit. To be honest, I was of two minds about offering this weight. This is the only Alloway I have and, boy! Not that that will be anytime soon! A glorious Alloway for you if you want it! Dimensions: 3 tall x 3½ wide. Weight: 1.98 pounds. Generally round in shape. This weight is in absolutely perfect, unmarked, unmarred, unscuffed, undented and undinged condition. Truly pristine, it could have been made this morning. James Alloway is one of the top furnace marble artists in the country, consistently producing some of the most colorful and whimsical designs available. He was one of the first artists to heavily include dichro in his weights and marbles, and it has become a sparkling staple for almost all of his beautiful designs. James first encounter with glass happened when he was in fourth grade and was taking part in a summer science program. As a project, he vividly remembered bending glass tubing in an alcohol burner. A few years later, during a high school art class trip to a stained glass studio, he watched Tiffany-style lampshades being made and was very impressed with their beauty. After school, on the job as an auto mechanic, he sustained a back injury and needed something to keep him busy while he recuperated. He began a class in stained glass windows and his ideas about and creativeness around the craft of glass making took flight. While touring art galleries to look at the stained glass, he discovered another form of glassmaking: mouth blown art glass. The glass he was seeing was beautifully shaped, the colors bright and bold. He was hooked – and not by stained glass. He was completely enthralled by the idea of blowing glass as a profession. In 1987 he found a glass artist in his home of Portland, Oregon who was offering glass blowing classes. By the time this eight-week intensive glass blowing class ended, hed already constructed a basic glass studio in his garage. At that time, James Alloway Art Glass was born. He considers himself to be 90% self-taught. His style is his own. Because no one ever told him what couldnt be done with glass, he never allowed himself restrictions in terms of his creativity. While James creates many different items including vases and bowls, he is most well known for his beautiful art glass marbles and paperweights. Every art glass paperweight/marble item that he creates is unique and truly a one of a kind design. Glassblowing takes patience, timing and passion to accomplish great beauty. Timing is everything when one blows glass. The right thing can be done at the wrong time – and the piece will be a disaster. James desire to be successful in his chosen craft keeps him grounded and the pleasure that others receive from his work keeps him in his studio. I do not alter my photos in any way or use a flash. My only light is natural sunlight, regular table lamps and/or overhead track lighting. We bathe every paperweight with TLC and Mrs. Meyers Lavender Glass Cleaner before sending them off – all sparkly and clean – to you. We make every attempt to accurately describe the weights we list for sale. All our art glass items are previously owned (aka used, vintage and/or antique) and are NOT, therefore, new and pristine. After you receive this weight, please leave feedback! Thank you SO much – in advance. We can and do make honest mistakes because we, like you, are human. However, well never ever attempt to mislead or take advantage of you. Thank you so much for looking at my listing for this 2007 James Alloway rainbow twist paperweight. The item “2007 JAMES ALLOWAY Paperweight, Rainbow Twist withCntrl Bubbles, Signed/Dated/#” is in sale since Thursday, October 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “barblikesflowers” and is located in Santa Rosa, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
It is time to thin down our collection and pass them on to other collectors. This item is highly collectible and this is your chance to add it to your collection. We bought a second large collection of high quality art Glass and paperweights of over 100 pieces. This collection came from a collector with extremely good taste and quality pieces. Collection includes, but not limited to, Strathearn, Murano, Perthshire, Caithness, Eickholt, Vitrix, TVG and US made. Collection has many signed and numbered pieces. When item was not labeled, we labeled it based on the company and style we think it was produced by. Please see pictures at end of item pictures for the overall collection. Item is not new or out of the box condition. It is in Vintage used condition. Item may contain imperfections. Please see the photo(s) to judge the condition for yourself and for more details. Items could have aging, fading, scratches, chipping, breakage, cracking, blemishes, flea bites and wear. Most are very good to excellent condition. Color of actual item could be darker or lighter than pictured due to camera and lighting conditions when taking photos. We lose the focus, and clarity in the JPG file transfer; photo are not as beautiful or focused as the actual image. No warranties or guarantees are implied on the item. Buyers who don’t pay could face legal charges in small claims court. Please ask questions if conditions or item description are not fully understood. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: International orders are always welcome! Please note your packages will take longer to reach you in your country than in the USA. If you do not have tracking we are not responsible for the item if it is lost or damaged in transit. This is out of our control. Doing so is against US and International law! Any requests to do this will be ignored. All orders are labeled as merchandise and described as is. Please be patient. PACKAGING : All items are mailed in a secured envelope or box for mailing. They are offered solely as a collectible from one collector to another. Thank you for your time and your interest in OUR fantastic hobby. The item “Perthshire Paperweight- Closepack Millefiori Canes- Numbered 16- Dated- #238″ is in sale since Saturday, August 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “justapostcard” and is located in Suffolk, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Blown Glass Sun Paperweight-Glass Eye Studio. This round paperweight is made from hand blown glass by glass eye studio in the USA. The Celestial 529F Sun has a flat front portion through which you can gaze inside to see the beautiful color formations of the Sun 529F. Planet Weights Presented in velvet box with story card, signed and dated. Handmade in the USA – 1st Quality Only. Glass Eye Studio products contains ash from the 1980 Mt. Each item is uniquely hand crafted and will vary slightly from the picture. Presented in velvet box with story card, signed and dated. This piece DOES NOT Glow in the Dark. Washington State artisans challenge the limits of molten glass with new ideas and designs, expertly creating pieces. A marriage of science and art, this Glass Eye Studio celestial paperweight reveals the intricacies and mystery of the planet Venus. This dichroic glass planet changes color as it either reflects or transmits light for a spectacular celestial show. How Do I Make It Glow. You can trust that your order will be quickly processed and safely delivered. All products we sell are hand blown glass, and most glow in the dark. We work with the glass artists in the designing of our pieces. Our products are made of quality solid glass, and are very durable. Our glass art will never shatter unless it was put under extreme conditions. The glow in the dark material is phosphorus. The white crystals you see throughout the glass is what glows in the dark. When phosphorus is exposed to light during the day (or a lamp at night), it will glow for an hour or more. Because everything is hand made, each has unique characteristics. In order for the piece to glow in the dark it needs to be exposed to light during the day. Natural light is best. Depending on the piece each one is different. It will glow for an hour or more at night time. It only glows within itself it will not give off light. Do not put clear glass pieces in direct sunlight, it acts like a magnifying glass and could cause a prism which could cause a fire. It will never harm the glass. The item “New! Blown Glass Sun Paperweight-Glass Eye Studio” is in sale since Monday, January 23, 2017. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “crissymaev” and is located in Killingworth, Connecticut. This item can be shipped worldwide.
” LEAD CRYSTAL COMPLEX MILLEFIORI TREFOIL DESIGN PAPERWEIGHT “. Fabulous Assortment Of Millefiori Canes Set On A GORGEOUS Clear Ground! (PHOTO SHOWS ACTUAL ITEM FOR SALE). Measures Approximately 2.3/4 In Diameter. Very Good Used Condition. Light surface marks on close inspection and nick on base edge. A Beautiful Item That Would Be A Perfect Addition To Your Collection. The item “LARGE BACCARAT TREFOIL COMPLEX MILLEFIORI LEAD CRYSTAL PAPERWEIGHT” is in sale since Saturday, September 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “londons-collectable-treasures” and is located in *LONDON*. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Condition is Used with minor SLIGHT expected flea bites. At the base is a small internal bruise, with some gold flecking only noticeable when holding the paperweight upside down. This shallow bruise is contained at the base and the exterior is completely smooth. What is remarkable is that this encased paperweight has oval bevels covering the sides as well as cut glass etching off the center circle. The shades of blue are lovely with much detailing and the caning is lyrical and crosses over itself making a distinctive pattern. The diameter is approx. The height is approx. 1.50 inches and the weight is approximately 10 ounces. Again, This is not my area of expertise so I welcome any comments or questions. Offered with NO RESERVE!!! Thank you for looking! Just found out from kind Ebayer.. New England Glass Co. The running rabbit cane in the center is the clue. The item “Antique C 1870 CANED ETCHED FACETED MILLEFIORI PAPERWEIGHT RUNNING RABBIT” is in sale since Wednesday, October 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “mochamermaid” and is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.
Description- 1988 Pershire large just over 3″ wide 2 1/4″ tall paperweight. Outstanding design, good condition but does have a couple teeny nicks on side, I tried pointing out but they are hard to see unless up close. About Indiana Treasure Hunt. I frequent local estate and antique auctions always picking up new and unusual items. I will be adding new items every week sometimes daily. If you like the item you are looking at now chances are I have or will have something else you may like make sure to add me to your favorite sellers list, because you never know what I may come across. If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to message me through EBays message system and I will promptly respond. The item “STUNNING PERTHSHIRE PP106 LARGE MILLEFIORI GLASS PAPERWEIGHT” is in sale since Tuesday, October 15, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “indianatreasurehunt1″ and is located in Walkerton, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian federation.
A fabulous collection of TEN William Manson produced lampwork paperweights. A large OCTOPUS has a WM CG and 79 cane along with a Caithness Glass paper label. This is a design catalogued as CT 138 in Charlton’s catalogue. Issued in an edition of only 50 this weight is numbered 45. A large COBRA has a WM and 79 cane and is numbered 9/150. A large TROUT or FISH has a WM and 79 cane and is numbered 3/150. A FIRE LIZARD has the description, edition number 21/100 and CAITHNESS SCOTLAND engraved to the base. This is design CT 348. A large LIZARD has a WM CG and 79 cane along with a WM and 2/150 engraved to the base. A William Manson red/yellow snake has a WM cane and is engraved William Manson SNR 2007. A William Manson FISH has a WM cane and is engraved. William Manson SNR 2001 15/25. A William Manson black/orange snake has a. A WM cane and is engraved William Manson SNR 2009. A SCOTIA Dragonfly bears a Scotia paper label – this dates the piece to the early 1980s. Then a Pink DAHLIA with a. WM cane and is engraved. William Manson SNR 2007. ALL appear in excellent condition with no faults, bruises, or chips. This item is substantial and heavy. The item “TEN William Manson lampwork paperweights inc SNAKES, LIZARDS, OCTOPUS 1979 WM CG” is in sale since Sunday, October 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “cbsunder” and is located in Harrogate. This item can be shipped worldwide.
UNIQUE, MILLEFIORI CARPET IN THE BASKET PAPERWEIGHT by TOMASZ GONDEK Signed “Gondek Tomasz” on the base. This is large, one of a kind piece made by Tomasz about 2004 – 2005. Tomasz was inspired by millefiori canes from historical Josephinenhutte in Riesengebirge. Diameter 77mm (ca 3 1/16″), height 54mm (ca 2 1/8″). The item “UNIQUE MILLEFIORI CARPET IN THE BASKET PAPERWEIGHT TOMASZ GONDEK 2005, SILESIA” is in sale since Thursday, September 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “mkord” and is located in Zabrze. This item can be shipped worldwide.
