Yellow Flower PW ---- (Out of my league here)

[antiquerose123]

Hi, I have no experience with PW here - but have always wanted some since I have been a member here.  We I just bought some so I need help as I have no idea about them at all.  Sorry for the photos, some good, some bad.  

This has a yellow flower in it, it is not a complete round shaped as one might imagine.  I wrote the height somewhere, but misplaced it already.  The base appears to have some wear on it.  I think it was 3 inches tall.  (I will re-check on that.....)  Any ideas on it?  Age, maker, etc?  Is this Chinese?  If it is -- I still like it    

Help?

Thanxs

[Lustrousstone]

Yes Chinese. Some of the flower ones are very pretty

[antiquerose123]

Thxs lustrousstone.....is there a certain name for the shape?  As it is not round, round like one would imagine.  It kinda goes up, then starts to round over at the top.  The sides are a bit straighter near the bottom -- if you know what I mean.

I like it cuz it can FILL all those tiny little empty spaces STILL left in my china glass....    See, there is a use for them 

[KevinH]

For the shape ... "tall dome" would be as good as it gets amongst paperweight collectors. Unless anyone has different views onthat, of course.

As a general point of Id, Chinese flower weights very often (or even "usually") have three (or two?) thin green stems/leaves beneath the flower. That feature, when present, is as good as a generic "Made in China" label.

[antiquerose123]

For the shape ... "tall dome" would be as good as it gets amongst paperweight collectors. Unless anyone has different views onthat, of course.

As a general point of Id, Chinese flower weights very often (or even "usually") have three (or two?) thin green stems/leaves beneath the flower. That feature, when present, is as good as a generic "Made in China" label.

Okey Dokey -- so if you see that -- it is Chinese?  I will have to roam around here a bit more as I no nothing about them, but I like them too - and they are about the only thing that fits (in the spaces) in my Glass Cabinet.  LOL

Can we buy Glass Cabinets off here - - -

Thanks KevH 

[KevinH]

... they are about the only thing that fits (in the spaces) in my Glass Cabinet ...

Don't need to put them in spaces in cabinets ... I have at least 60 paperweights on the floor as a channel to my tv - and they are not just cheap and cheerful ones

[antiquerose123]

... they are about the only thing that fits (in the spaces) in my Glass Cabinet ...

Don't need to put them in spaces in cabinets ... I have at least 60 paperweights on the floor as a channel to my tv - and they are not just cheap and cheerful ones

need to post us a pic of that kevH?  So we can see it....That would be awesome!

[KevinH]

ok ... complete with dust patches everywhere and that nice Mr Brown on TV hoping to still ruin run the country

[antiquerose123]

Oh Wow.....that is neat.  You are right, as there are many other places for them -- and what a collection there    Super.

I guess my yellow Chinese PW can be used as a *door Stop*    Oh, well -- I have to live and learn...

[KevinH]

Your Chinese paperweight should be used for what it is - a nice example of a gift item of a type that many folk enjoy; and it should be treated as part of a collection just like any other item you buy because you like it and/or chose to have it for its interest etc.

A collection of general Chinese weights can make a wonderful display.

[antiquerose123]

Your Chinese paperweight should be used for what it is - a nice example of a gift item of a type that many folk enjoy; and it should be treated as part of a collection just like any other item you buy because you like it and/or chose to have it for its interest etc.

A collection of general Chinese weights can make a wonderful display.

They would look nice on a base with mini LED light base on it (as the post about up-lighting).  I still like it.  It is OK

[Lustrousstone]

Rose has a teenager with large feet; I don't recommend that arrangement for her lounge!

[SophieB]

Hi,

I love the 'all round' TV display. And wouldn't I like to have some of these weights on my own floor/collection, too.

Never invite me, I may not resist coming with deep pockets.

Actually, I will hide this picture from my husband. He might take it as a warning of things to come. And that would never do!

SophieB

[tropdevin]

Hi Kev

Thanks for posting the image of your TV approach path.  We feel a lot less guilty about various parts of our house now (although ours is not decorated with quite such attractive items)!

Alan

[KevinH]

Alan - as I remember it, your house showed no parts to be guilty about. Or do you do as I do, before visitors arrive ... move all the "stuff" into a room that is unlikely to be seen ... and then move it all back again when the visitors have gone?