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An unusual 'dime a dozen' weight
Leni:
I would agree, Ray. And the yellow is also like many of my 'ordinary' Chinese flower weights.
But the base is not like any other Chinese weights I've got - it looks more like the Hyderobad ones - and the 'Chrysanthemum' flower is what really fascinates me. It is very high in the dome and seems to consist of a triple layer of petals, the topmost layer being folded back on itself in a way which I just can't see how is done! :shock: :?
I have seen paperweights made, and Allan Scott very kindly exchanged several emails with me explaining in detail, and also sent me a magazine with an article and pictures of the making of crimped weights, but I would really love to know just how this flower was constructed!
There is obviously a glass centre somewhere in China - maybe even an individual glassmaker! :shock: - producing things which are just a little more adventurous than most. That's what makes me want to find out more about Chinese glass! :roll:
RAY:
click on the EXPORT GLASSWARE OF CHINA
http://www.cnexpot.com/index.html
RAY:
there's 50 pages off glass :shock: and 100's of weights
Leni:
Many thanks, Ray! :D I've bookmarked the site. It'll take some time to view it all! :shock: :roll:
RAY:
i'm on page 19 at the mo
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