Here we have a fantastic paperweight made in 1992 by William Manson Snr for Caithness Glass in Perth, Scotland. This weight shows a beautifully formed lampwork TREE LIZARD with a green iridescent body and red iridescent head sitting on the branch of a tree with 10 leaves. The Lizard has evenly spaced distinctive markings down its body and tail. It really is exceptional workmanship from William. This weight has an attractive amber flash and a front window cut to show the brilliant lampwork. Quite a stunning weight. It was one of a very restricted edition of only 50 and is number 31. The weight measures 76mm or 3 inches in diameter. A classic piece for the collector. The item “WILLIAM MANSON / CAITHNESS TREE LIZARD. 1992 GLASS PAPERWEIGHT. LIMITED EDTN” is in sale since Monday, September 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery, Porcelain & Glass\Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “torkyman” and is located in Chester. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Australia.
- Glassware Era: 1980s – Present
- Country of Origin: Britain
- Maker: Caithness
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
- Glassware Type: Paperweights