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Offline ahremck

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Re: Please help me in identify paper weight
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2012, 11:24:03 PM »
First off, welcome to the community.   :) :) :)

You have a Whitefriars paperweight.  If you look in the ring with the white canes and blue background you will see one that is different.  It is a signature cane.  The centre is a stylised friar and the outer parts are a date - too blurred to read off your photo.  There will be others who are much more conversant with Whitefriars who will no doubt be able to tell you more.

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Re: Please help me in identify paper weight
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2012, 11:38:16 PM »
Thanks for the reply much appreciated .

I just noticed there is one blue which is different one 6 written in the middle 1970 around it .

So i can say its dated 1970 , is that right .

And if i  sell it can you please tell  how much i can expect .

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Re: Please help me in identify paper weight
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2012, 12:07:23 AM »
You will find that members do not attempt valuations.  If you are intending to put it on Ebay, for example, it is a relatively simple matter to search out all existing Whitefriars pwts and get a line on what is reasonable.  If on the other hand your pwt is a rare one you would want to ask more.  You can also have a look at the Whitefriars website where collectors of Whitefriars may be able to help you with more information as well.

I would advise you to be patient - you are likely to get lots more from other members here.

Ross
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Re: Please help me in identify paper weight
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2012, 12:13:16 AM »
The "6 written in the middle" is actually a stylised image of a monk and was a Whitefriars signature mark which also appeared on labels etc.
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Re: Please help me in identify paper weight
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2012, 12:23:28 AM »
Thanks ahremck and kevin .

This site is awesome and you guys are really helpful.

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Re: Please help me in identify paper weight
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2012, 01:23:27 AM »
If you look up

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whitefriars-millefiori-paperweight-boxed-/290788734809?pt=UK_Art_Glass&hash=item43b45bf759

you will see one just like yours mcurrently being auctioned.

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Re: Please help me in identify paper weight
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2012, 09:16:10 AM »
It will do somewhere around £70 on ebay, assuming it is perfect with no chips etc.

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