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Item Ships From: England
Glass Millefiori Vasart Brothers Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland Ca 1950s
By Vasart
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handblown Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Vasart, Scotland, Circa 1950s.
This paperweight is handmade with a Millefiori, ten spoke radial cane design.
having Latticino Spokes. The predominant colours are red, green, blue 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Grey Stained Dragonfly Knife Rest c1919
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very rare and very early signed (R Lalique France -see image 5) original grey stained Rene Lalique 'Libellule' knife rest -depicting a dragonfly in flight, dating from 1919 (See ...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage 20th Century British Solid Silver Novelty Globe Shaped Writing Sander
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century English solid silver novelty shape sander, crafted in the form of a globe, featuring a weighted base for stability on the office table. Hand-made with raised and...
Category
20th Century British Other England Paperweights
Materials
Silver
Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare antique French glass paperweight containing a close pack mushroom design by renowned glass makers Baccarat and dating from around 1850. The large and heavily made paperweight ...
Category
1850s French Antique England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Daum French Glass Floral Paperweight
By Daum
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French art glass paperweight beautifully presented with a single central flower head by renowned glass makers Daum and dating from the 20th century. The paperweight is han...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Fornasetti paper weight 1962 Zodiac calendar
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti porcelain paperweight with Zodiac calendar c1962
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Porcelain
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory, this one is one of the larger examples, quite an imposing size. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser o...
Category
1910s British Edwardian Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Brass Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Handmade cast brass leaf with stunning details, a beautiful bronze patina finish and polished highlights. Ideal as an elegant paperweight or just a charming decorative object.
Each ...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Handcrafted Brass Gingko Leaf Decorative Paperweight with Bronze Patina
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand cast gingko leaf in patinated brass paperweight.
Each of these brass leaves are handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using ve...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Fornasetti paper weight with NATO phonetic alphabet with pen rest
By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
Rare Fornasetti porcelain paperweight with pen holder.
With the phonetic alphabet
o as in Oscar
P as in Papa
Q as in Quebeck etc..
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Porcelain
French Saint Louis Limited Edition Lilies of the Valley Glass Paperweight, 1986
By Saint Louis
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine French vintage limited edition Saint Louis red and white Lilies of the Valley on turquoise ground. The glass paperweight has facet cup windows to the ...
Category
1980s French Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
English Spode Bone China Pyramid, Gilded Imari Paperweight
By Spode
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
A collector's quality bone china paperweight from Spode, England
Exquisite gilding and floral enamel decoration topped with gilded ball accent
Circa 2000
Signed Spode, England F1860-...
Category
Early 2000s English High Victorian England Paperweights
Materials
Porcelain
Rene Lalique Glass 'Deux Aigles' Paperweight
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Deux Aigles' paperweight, with details highlighted in grey staining. Features two eagle heads facing each other with a ball in their beaks. Moulde...
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
French Art Nouveau Rene Lalique Faune Glass Dish, 1931
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very rare signed (R Lalique) Rene Lalique 'Faune' pintray -depicting a dancing or running goat legged child beast, dating from 1931 (Marcilhac ref: 316). Such pin trays were desig...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Glass Millefiori Vasart Paperweight Hand Blown, Scotland circa 1960
By Vasart
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
Category
1910s British Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Glass Millefiori Paperweight by Strathearn or Perthshire Scotland, circa 1970
By Strathearn
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handmade Millefiori collectors Paperweight, that we attribute to a Scottish maker, Circa 1970.
This paperweight is handmade with a mixed Millefiori cane design,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superbly crafted hand blown angel fish by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Italy
Circa 1970's
Signed with original label on base
Height 4 inch, Width 2.25 inch, Depth 5.5inch
In very good...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Italian 1960s Silver Owl Paperweight
Located in London, GB
This delightful little owl silvered metal paperweight has gorgeous orange and black glass eyes.
She or he is surprisingly heavy and is therefore perfect for what s/he was designed ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Glass and English Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and glass match striker; an addition to our ornamental coll...
Category
1910s English Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
Millefiori Glass Paperweight Orange Green Blue, Vasart, Scotland c.1960s
By Vasart
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vasart millefiori paperweight handcrafted in Scotland.
A highly collectible glass paperweight and wonderful example of Vasart craftsmanship and artistry. This beautiful paperweight...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
A Perthshire Lampwork Bouquet Paperweight, 1990
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Lampwork Bouquet Paperweight, 1990
Additional information:
Date : 1990
Origin : Scotland
Features : A multicoloured lampwork bouquet with six flowers and several buds o...
Category
20th Century Scottish England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Darling, Multicoloured Hand Blown Glass Duckling Figure Archimede Seguso, Murano
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Absolutely darling little Archimede Seguso duckling figurine
Delightful hand blown glass artistry from Seguso
Circa 1980's
Signed Archimede Seguso, Murano to base, with original lab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date.
This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlaid with a sumptuous arrangement of semi-precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx and amethyst.
It is beautifully inlaid on a slate base.
Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation,
Dimensions in cm:
Height 2 x Width 17 x Depth 10
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 inch x width 7 inches x depth 4 inches.
Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art.
Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade.
The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian.
But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)"
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...."
Giovanni Montelatici...
Category
1880s Italian Antique England Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Original Victorian Door Knob Cast Pewter Paperweight, Glasgow School of Art
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Original Glasgow School of Art, artist's proof of a pewter casting of a Victorian door knob
The mold for this one-off casting was created using a V...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Mid-Century Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Pewter
Paul Ysart Glass Paperweight with Py Cane Early Period, Scotland Circa 1930s
By Paul Ysart
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful handmade concentric Millefiori, PY cane, Dark Glass Paperweight made by Paul Ysart in Scotland, during his early period, Circa 1930s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
French Art Deco Rene Lalique Opal Turkey Glass Dish, 1925 -signed
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An very fine signed (R Lalique) Rene Lalique strong opal Dindon (Turkey) pintray -depicting a finely detailed Turkey, The piece has been photographed against white and black as opal ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date.
This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlai...
Category
1880s Italian Antique England Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
American Antique Red Lily Glass Paperweight
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Midwest American glass red lily paperweight dating from the latter 19th century. The round and tall domed shape paperweight is hand blown in clear glass with very fine...
Category
19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Collection of Six Glass Multicolored Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These glass paperweights are wonderful decorative pieces which will make perfect desk accessories or collectables.
The paperweights are all slightly different in their shape and ...
Category
20th Century French Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
French Art Deco Rene Lalique Large Butterfly Glass Cachet 1919
By René Lalique
Located in Worcester Park, GB
An exceptionally rare and very early signed (R Lalique) original grey stained Rene Lalique 'Papillon Gros' cachet, dating from 1919 (Marcilhac ref: 19...
Category
1910s French Art Deco Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Beautiful hand cast bronze patinated gecko paperweight. The polished details in the gecko's feet highlight the characteristic rose gold colour of bronze.
Each of these geckos are ha...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Uredale Glass Paperwight Pebble Shape Star Decoration, North Yorkshire 20th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an unusual hand-made Art-Glass paperweight from Uredale Glass, Masham, North Yorkshire, England which we date to the late 20th century.
The paperweight is hand made in the...
Category
Late 20th Century English Folk Art England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Large Art Glass, Controlled Bubble Paperweight by Liskeard Glass, England c 1970
Located in Glasgow, GB
Large art-glass paperweight, crafted in the 1970s by the renowned English glassmakers Liskeard Glass, showcases the exquisite 'bullicante' technique through its display of internal b...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
An Antique Baccarat Pansy Paperweight, c1880
By Baccarat
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
An Antique Baccarat Pansy Paperweight, c1880
Additional information:
Date : c1880
Origin : Baccarat France
Features : A lampwork pansy, leaves stem and bud on a clear ground with st...
Category
19th Century French Antique England Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Rene Lalique Glass Archer Car Mascot
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique Clear Glass 'Archer' Mascot. This model features a crouching archer with bow and arrow. Wheel cut makers mark, 'R. LALIQUE FRANCE'. Book reference: 'R. LALIQUE Catalogue...
Category
1920s Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Rene Lalique Moineau Sur Socle Ailes Fermees' Paperweight
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Moineau Sur Socle Ailes Fermees' Paperweight. Features a sparrow (wings closed), perched on a pedestal. Engraved makers mark to the underside, 'R....
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Rare Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Solid Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Sweden
By Pierre Forssell, Skultuna
Located in LEWES, GB
Stunning, modernist brass candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Stamped with makers mark. Five available. Price i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Antique English Cast Sterling Silver Tank Ornament / Paperweight
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver tank ornament/paperweight; part of our military related silverware collection.
This exceptional ant...
Category
1910s English Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
A Paul Ysart Close Pack Radial Paperweight, c1950
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Paul Ysart Close Pack Radial Paperweight, c1950
Additional information:
Date : c1950
Origin : Scotland
Features : A lerge central close pack of canes with outer ring of latticino ...
Category
20th Century Scottish England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Mid 20th Century Hermes Horse Head Magnifying Glass, France, Circa 1960
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Introducing an elegant mid 20th-century Hermes Horse Head Magnifying Glass from France, Circa 1960.
The intricately designed horse's head adds a un...
Category
Mid-20th Century French England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
19th Century English Pair of Cast Iron Mounted Lion Masks
Located in Staffordshire, GB
19th century English pair of cast iron mounted lion masks
circa 1890.
Price is each.
Measures: Large H 49 x W 19.5 x D 11cm
Small H 43 x W 18 x D ...
Category
1880s British Antique England Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Virgo, Astrological, Murano Glass Paperweight by Ferro and Lazzarini 1980, Italy
By Ferro & Lazzarini 1
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Murano Glass 'Virgo' astrological paperweight by Ferro and Lazzarini
Crafted in the 1980s in Italy, the large glass paperweight was part of a l...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Gold
Caithness Glass Paperweight Elixir No. 189/500, Scotland Circa 1980s
By Caithness Scotland
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a glass paperweight named "Elixir", limited edition 189/500, by Caithness Glass, Scotland, made after 1970 in the last quarter of the 20th Century.
This is a very attractiv...
Category
20th Century Scottish Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of Pig
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage cast English sterling silver paperweight/model of a pig; part of our animal related silverware collection.
This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage sterling silver pig ornament/paper weight has been realistically modelled in the form of a whimsical pig, sat waving.
This cast silver ornament has been embellished with details reproducing the fine features of the pig's skin and anatomical features.
This exceptional and comical model is fitted with a leatherette covering to the underside.
This impressive example of vintage silverware...
Category
1990s English England Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Perthshire Ruby & White Double Overlay Lampwork Butterfly Paperweight, 1990
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Ruby And White Double Overlay Lampwork Butterfly Bouquet Paperweight, 1990
Original Box.
Additional information:
Paperweight 1990E
Date : 1990
Origin : Scotland
Featur...
Category
20th Century Scottish England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
A Perthshire Lampwork Three Dimensional Bouquet Paperweight, 1993
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Lampwork Three Dimensional Bouquet Paperweight, 1993
Original Box.
Additional information:
Date : 1993
Origin : Scotland
Features : A three dimensional bouquet of four...
Category
20th Century Scottish England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Swedish early 20th century solid burr birch mallet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century solid burr birch mallet circa 1900.
Turned from a solid piece of burr birch this sculptors mallet has little signs of use. 1 piece, handle with feint turned deta...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier England Paperweights
Materials
Birch
Antique 20thC British Solid Silver Weighted Ruler. John Gloag Murdoch c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century British solid silver weighted ruler, with engraved inches and centimeter markings. Mounted on the top of the ruler, there is a handle for pickup as the rul...
Category
20th Century British England Paperweights
Materials
Silver
Modernist Paperweight Style of Edgar Brandt
By Edgar Brandt
Located in London, GB
Modernist French paperweight with a pivoting dice in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage England Paperweights
Materials
Iron
Murano Glass Paperweight Barovier & Tosa
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Paperweight Murano glass made by Barovier & Tosa Art Glass with the original label to the underneath , barovier & tosa murano venezia.
The Barovier family has a history in Murano da...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco England Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Fine antique paperweight with cut steel (possibly Russian, Tula)
Located in London, GB
Fine early 19th century paperweight with highly polished green wooden base giving the impression of marble. Fine interior decoration under glass with cut steel bezel and a fine twist...
Category
1830s Russian Antique England Paperweights
Materials
Cut Steel
Hobbing Foot
Located in London, England
Steel hobbing foot with wooden base. Circa 1900
H 21cm x W 25cm x D 16cm
Category
Early 1900s British Antique England Paperweights
Materials
Steel
Antique Scrambled Glass Paperweight New England Glass Company, American 1852
By New England Glass Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a fine example of a scrambled Glass Paperweight by the New England Glass Company, dating to 1852.
The weight includes latticinio twists and vari...
Category
Mid-19th Century American American Craftsman Antique England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
A Perthshire Dalhia Blossom Upright Paperweight, 1985
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Dalhia Blossom Upright Paperweight, 1985
Additional information:
Date : 1985
Origin : Scotland
Features : A upright pink and white dahlia blossom above two layers of gr...
Category
20th Century Scottish England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Eight French Decorative Glass Desk Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These beautiful paperweights were created in France in the 20th century. Glass paperweights began to be widely collected in the mid-19th century, after they were showcased at the Int...
Category
20th Century French Modern England Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Wild Rose And Tile, English Spode Bone China Paperweight
By Spode
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Wild blue and red roses, amid foliage motifs decoration on stylised tile ground
Delightful bone china paperweight from Spode, England
Circa 2000
Signed Spode, England F1868-AO to bas...
Category
Early 2000s English High Victorian England Paperweights
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning decorative antique Italian Grand Tour Vatican Micro-Mosaic inset black marble desk weight, in the form of a miniature table, circa 1870 ...
Category
1870s Italian Antique England Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry
