For sale is a limited edition paperweight, designed by William Manson & manufactured by Caithness in 1983. It measures 3″(a little over 7.5cms) in diameter & a little over 1 3/4″(a little over 4.5cms) tall. The design features a partridge perched on a branch of sparkly golden pears with a pink flower alongside, all finished with a border of deep pink coloured millefiori canes. There is a band of 6 facets to the sidessee pic. The base is etched, “Caithness Partridge in a Pear Tree Scotland” & numbered, “220/500″(although only 382 were ever produced) see pics. The weight is in great condition , with nothing more than some light surface scratches/standing wear to the base. If you have any questions or require further photos, please don’t hesitate to ask. Thanks for your interest in one of my many items for sale, Gavin. The item “Ltd Ed Caithness William Manson Partridge in a Pear Tree Paperweight(220/500)” is in sale since Sunday, November 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “4948gavin” and is located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country of Origin: Britain
- Maker: Caithness
- Glassware Type: Paperweights