Topic: What is the price range of Cape Cod Paperweights?

[Tony G]

Hi Guys,
             I know that values are not normally discussed but I would appreciate a view on the range (£10-100, £100-200, £200-500) into which Modern Cape Cod weights (Bill Burchfield) tend to fall. I have been given the chance to buy a 75mm diameter marbrie in excellent condition. Sorry, but I do not have a photo that I am free to use. I really like it but do not know what constitutes a market value. Records on ebay show an ink bottle sold in the USA for the equivalent of £178.

I have looked on the sites of Weights-n-things and L.H.Selman and cannot find any for sale. Is this usual?

I have seen a previous thread and realise that William (Bill) Burchfield passed away in 2012. The factory had closed around 2002.

Any help would be appreciated.

Tony

[tropdevin]

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Hi Tony.  I have seen Cape Cod weights sell for anywhere between £50 and £400 ... it all depends on the complexity of the design. I don't think a marbrie would be top end, but assuming it is a decent version, not quite the bottom end either!

You ought to be able to find quite a few Cape Cod in past Selman auctions...but do remember that those really are top, top prices - you are unlikely to get anywhere near them.

Alan

[Tony G]

Hi Alan,
             many thanks for that. Given your comments I would estimate this one to be £100-£150. I will make an offer accordingly.

Thanks again,

Tony

[w84it]

Hi Tony.   Just for comparison, there has been  a Pairpoint marbrie on USA ebay for some time now at around £150, but not selling.  Plus you have to allow for shipping and customs costs.

As a confirmed marbrie-holic, but sadly without a Cape Cod marbrie, I'm rather jealous!

Keith

[TanToday]

Info on Cape Cod

http://tinypic.com/r/ip6076/5

[Mod: As many Board members know, Tinypic images tend to disappear - or change to a different link - all too quickly. However, a direct link to the article in the Dellaware Valley Paperweight Collectors Association website cannot be given as it is not yet included in their online archive.]

[Tony G]

Thanks Keith and Tan,
                                 I checked out ebay.com and there are also 2 latticino crowns that are not moving. Seems sad that they are not valued that much. Maybe there are a lot about given Bill's contracts with the various Museum shops ( from Tan's link).

Cheers,

Tony

[daveweight]

Hi Tony,
I don't think Bill Burchfield produced weights in great quantities so I would have thought these were reasonably collectable. I bought this lovely pedestal weight with a heart design when I visited Cape Cod Glass, I also have a magnificent four and a half inch diameter triple crown with Bills WCB cane. I guess at the end of the day collectors will decide the price and pay what they are worth.
Dave

[Tony G]

Hi Dave,
              of course you're right about values. I guess that because I thought these were nicely made, and the maker was no longer with us, there would be more of a following. It seems that Parabelle weights for instance, are more highly sought after than Bill's. Time to start a movement I think!

That's a great weight in your picture. Very nicely constructed. I bet your triple crown is a beauty.

Tony

PS Dave, had you ever noticed that Whitefriars "Host of Angels" Christmas weight has from 9 to 14 angels in the ring? A friend recently asked me a question and I had never noticed that !

[daveweight]

Hi Tony,
my copy of the Host of Angels has 11 angel canes forming the circle - wonder how many variations there are ?
Dave

[paperweights]

I don't agree that Parabelle weights always bring more money.  It depends on rarity.  Most Parabelle weights were limited editions.  Cape Cod weights were rarely, if ever, limited editions.  However, Bill made only a few millefiori closepack weights.  If one came up at auction it will bring a great price.  Similarly, the heart design above is very desirable and should price in the same range as a similar Parabelle hear design of the same size.