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Title: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: glasseyed on April 05, 2007, 08:24:19 PM
Hi All

I bought this pretty weight at my local auction rooms, I was wondering if it could be Ysart. Any help would be appreciated.

Regards

Hazel

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/thumbnails.php?album=179


Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: KevinH on April 05, 2007, 10:06:20 PM
You are a lucky girl, Hazel. Unrecognised Ysart weights don't often get found in auction rooms these days. I am assuming that you did not pay too much for it, as a high price would have been an indication of the likely attribution.

This is a very good Paul Ysart weight, possibly from the 1930s or might be late 1940s or even 1950s. If you can post a pic of the base and a full-on side view, it could help to define which period it is.

Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: glasseyed on April 05, 2007, 11:22:26 PM
Thanks Kev

You're right, not catalogued  - it was in a lot of three weights. I thought when I viewed it was a top notch weight but I wasn't certain it was Ysart as I rarely get my hands on one. I have been on your excellent site and couldn't find anything quite like it (or anywhere else on the net). Anyway I am adding it to my small collection. I will try and post some more pictures, the base is flat ground and the glass has a slightly pink hue to it.

Regards

Hazel
Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: KevinH on April 06, 2007, 12:02:28 AM
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... the glass has a slightly pink hue to it
Could that be what I might call "purple"? If it is a very feint tint, then yes, it could appear to be pink. A purple tint is known in many of the earlier weights.

I have a similar patterned weight in my pages - row 2, col 2 in this page (http://www.btinternet.com/~kevh.glass/pages/catalog/py-concentric.htm).
And it even has two canes identical to those in yours - but my photo probably needs to be seen magnified to see the detail.
Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: KevinH on April 06, 2007, 12:03:55 AM
But I think yours is a better colour combo. Wanna swap? ;D
Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: glasseyed on April 06, 2007, 10:05:31 AM
Here are the extra pictures, as you say purple is probably a better description of the tinge to the glass. It shows up better than I thought it would on the photographs.

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-6279
http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-6278

I think I'll pass on the swap this time :D
Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: KevinH on April 07, 2007, 11:43:29 PM
Thanks for showing the extra photos. As the base is smooth polished, it does not really help with the period because that can apply to any time.

Had there been a pontil scar, often the form of this can be good indicator of when the weight was made. I have found that when a PY weight has a pattern set in clear glass, rather than a coloured ground, then if the pontil scar would show through, the base would be ground and polished. But there are examples where this has not been done so, as with many of the clues, it's not foolproof.

Anyway, the purple tint to the glass does strongly suggest a 1930s date.
Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: glasseyed on April 08, 2007, 10:19:39 PM
Thanks for the extra info. It's always good when you follow your nose and it leads you in the right direction. What sort of price would you expect to pay for this sort of weight at auction if properly catalogued? (I'd like to prove to my better half that I'm not as mad as he believes). ???

Your point about the base finish is most interesting, most of the Ysart weights I have seen have had a coloured ground beneath the canes so the pontil mark wouldn't affect the look of the weight.

Best wishes

Hazel

Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: KevinH on April 08, 2007, 11:20:47 PM
My comments on prices would add little to anyone's understanding of things.
Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: PaperweightArts on April 29, 2007, 04:13:33 PM
A very lucky find.
Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: cfosterk on July 14, 2007, 03:47:26 PM
Values for any paperweight will be determined by supply and demand.

If you're intending to keep this item and want to insure it then a replacement value will be required. Probably best obtained from a dealer or by comparisons with dealers website prices. If the item is stolen or damaged then it might be difficult obtaining a 'equivalent' replacement so this value may be very much higher than the market value or sale value of the item.

If your thinking of selling, then check ebay and other 'market type' sites which will give you an indication.

The thing to bear in mind is whilst there might be general price ranges for certain types or designs of paperweight, if an item is unusual and/or rare then you can tear up the rule book (is the world record still $269,000??).

On that basis I would suggest that your piece is valued at not more than $269,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D



Title: Re: PAPERWEIGHT ID
Post by: glasseyed on July 14, 2007, 04:29:26 PM
Hi

I'm not intending to sell, I have added this weight to my collection. However like all collectors I need to keep track of costs and values. I have been looking out for a similar weight on various websites but haven't found anything yet!

Records are there to be broken >:D >:D >:D

Best wishes

Hazel