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Offline glasswizard

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« on: January 06, 2006, 11:56:16 AM »
I bought this weight and the style reminded me of Eickholt, but this one is signed on the side Kaig. Any info, I have googled and come up empty handed. thanks, Terry

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« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2006, 12:26:27 PM »
Terry -

I think it is Rollin Karg  His name came up here recently.

Here is a link to some of his items

http://www.aclassactgallery.com/gl_karg.html

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« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2006, 02:42:28 PM »
Thank you so much Connie. I think you nailed it. In the signature the r looks like an i without the dot. Thats what threw me, but Karg certainly has weights that look very similar to mine. Thanks again Terry

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« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2006, 03:05:29 PM »
You are welcome, Terry.

I like your paperweight, btw.  It reminds me of the ocean  :)

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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2006, 09:21:32 PM »
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Karg: Rollin Karg is an independent, contemporary glass blower who has a studio in Kechi, Kansas. Each piece made is unique.  His background includes engineer, turned photographer, turned potter, turned woodworker, turned glassblower.

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