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Vintage Caithness Uranus Planet Paperweight by Colin Ferris & Peter Holmes

$295
£222.70
€257.03
CA$416.25
A$463.84
CHF 241.53
MX$5,597.92
NOK 3,028.15
SEK 2,861.21
DKK 1,918.60

About the Item

A fine limited edition glass paperweight by Caithness. Entitled 'Uranus'. From the Planet Series of paperweights by Colin Ferris & Peter Holmes. No. 71 from an edition of 500. Simply a wonderfully rare paperweight! Date: 1971 Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There are a few tiny fleabites to the surface and significant wear to the base. Otherwise, there are some other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Caithness Marks: Marked to the base Caithness / 1971 / 71\500 / Colin Terris / Peter Holmes / Uranus Measurements: Diameter: ca. 3 1/8 in, Height: ca. 2 7/8 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.88 in (7.32 cm)Diameter: 3.13 in (7.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1971
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There are a few tiny fleabites to the surface and significant wear to the base. Otherwise, there are some other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV AL N221stDibs: LU1610231703492

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