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Glass Millefiori Vasart Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland circa 1960
About the Item
This is a beautiful handblown Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Vasart, Scotland, Circa 1960 or slightly earlier back to the 1950's.
This paperweight is handmade with a Millefiori, six spoke radial cane design.
having Latticino Spokes. The predominant red, green and white colour combination gives excellent contrast producing a very distinctive weight.
The pontil mark to the base has been ground down giving a somewhat matt finish to the ventral section.
There are no makers markings on the base that we can see.
VASART HISTORY
Pre 1946, Salvador Ysart and his 3 sons were working for Moncrieff Glass, then In September 1946, Salvador Ysart and two of his sons (Vincent & Augustine) established Ysart Brothers Glass (trading as "Vasart", formed from the names 'Vincent', 'Augustine' and 'Salvador'. At that time Paul Ysart remained working for Moncrieff.
Vasart made various glass art forms at the Shore Glassworks in Scotland, which included some paperweights including Minis.
In 1960 George Dunlop (MD of Pirelli Glass Ltd) refinanced Ysart Bros and re-named it Vasart Glass Ltd, appointing Stuart Drysdale as manager. In 1965 Vasart was bought out by Teachers Whisky who renamed the company Strathearn Glass, moving to a new factory near Crieff.
- Attributed to:Vasart (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 2.9 in (7.37 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very Good Condition.
- Seller Location:Lincoln, GB
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