Topic: paperweight help. ID = Paul Ysart

[boxed]

Hi
thankyou for letting me know info regarding the crack
i must say really disappointed with auction house who described it as a "flaw"
with out sounding a bit mercinary i did buy to sell as a friend said glass is good
to get into anyway we live and learn
ps
i do find the subject intresting and they do look great
regards
b

[Lustrousstone]

I would try returning it to the auction house...

[boxed]

Hi guys
just a quick update- as suggested i contacted the auction house and the outcome was
 They sent pictures and a condition report so it was my choice to bid
So i suppose my own fault for not knowing what to look for
I did notice a mark in an image just presumed it was a "flaw" from the making process
anyway thankyou for comments and advice
regards
B

[paperweights]

Maybe I missed it, but where is the crack and how noticeable is it?  It is hard to tell with the dark pictures.  You don't say what you paid, but if it was substantial, I would expect a well known auction house to admit their mistake and accept a return.  A visible crack is more than a flaw.

For value, if it displays well, enjoy it.  If you sell it, it should not bring more than 10% of the value without the crack.  There are exceptions if the crack is visible only from the side and the paperweight is especially nice.

[boxed]

Thanks Alan for letting me know what options i have also it came with four
other paperweights
Two i now know to be isle of white,one signed "roger tye "
One is a scultured piece think name is "stuart kade" very hard to make out 
i will probably keep the harlequin as it looks good and try a gain some cash back for the rest
I think
all my best
B

[SophieB]

Hi there,

I am not sure whether you spotted this on Ebay but I thought you may be encouraged by the following result on a cracked Paul Ysart weight (see below):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141414969159?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The result surprised me a little. However, the weight is on a white ground which is a rare colour and the crack cannot be seen from either the top or the side.

SophieB

[boxed]

Hi sophie
i didnt see this to be honest i think the crack on mine is larger but still gives hope to get my money back one day
i did buy and sell paperweights about two years ago but just did it for cash  without taking the time to learn and appreciate them as pieces of art anway i suppose we live and learn
thankyou for the message
have a nice day
b