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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: mjr on May 21, 2012, 07:19:01 PM

Title: caithness jewellery
Post by: mjr on May 21, 2012, 07:19:01 PM

anyone give me a reason why this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110879689642 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110879689642)   went for £172.  it is a very nice stone, with some complex and early canes, but it is a bit OTT -  nice rings like this go for up to £50.  The bidding is also secret - which does raise suspicions.

Have I missed something?

Mods - I know this isnt a paperweight but caithness jewellery usually treated as such

Title: Re: caithness jewellery
Post by: Roger H on May 21, 2012, 08:06:51 PM

I bowed out of the bidding at a much lower price but I did think it was an exceptional ring. The stone itself looks very Paul quality and a goodly amount of silver.  Anyway I guess two bidders fought it out till the end.  The secret bidding always raises questions of course.
      As someone always used to say//////  Its a cracker!!!!!!
            Regards Roger

Title: Re: caithness jewellery
Post by: tamefox on May 21, 2012, 10:30:36 PM

I agree - c£50-£60 for a good one.

I rather like it too, and put a 'decent' bid on.

I was stunned to see it tonight to discover the final price....

It makes me think the bidders who bid it up are dealers who have already had one and assessed the silver value perhaps.

Title: Re: caithness jewellery
Post by: chopin-liszt on May 25, 2012, 11:34:08 AM

I would imagine it's the silver collectors who were out in force.
The design of the work is quite "iconic" for its time.