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Title: Strathearn or where?
Post by: josordoni on May 05, 2006, 05:42:50 PM

What is the view of the panel  :D

Strathearn or other Scottish maker?  first link is the top, second is from the side, third the base.  The base is quite concave, with a flat ground rim, and a soft pontil mark to the centre.

http://www.clarkagency.co.uk/spoked%20millefiore.jpg
http://www.clarkagency.co.uk/spoked%20side.jpg
http://www.clarkagency.co.uk/spoked%20base.jpg

Thanks!

Title: Strathearn or where?
Post by: RAY on May 05, 2006, 07:38:41 PM

yep strathearn , 1st time i've seen a ground base like that

Title: Strathearn or where?
Post by: josordoni on May 05, 2006, 09:59:39 PM

Thanks Ray, do you have any thoughts as to how old it might be?  Do Strathearn weights have numbers like the Perthshire ones?

Title: Strathearn or where?
Post by: RAY on May 05, 2006, 10:06:38 PM

most likley from the mid 70's, Kev will have a better idea than me

Title: Strathearn or where?
Post by: KevinH on May 05, 2006, 10:14:50 PM

Hi Lynne,

While I am here, I will answer your question about Strathearn numbering and dates.

1. Yes, they had a numbering system for design types. Yours is either a P7 or a P8 depending on the size. P7 was 2 3/4 inch to 3 inch, P8 smaller.

2. The date of your weight could be anywhere from 1965 to 1980 as it is was a regular production design.

The best information on the designs and dating is in Richard More's site at:
http://strathearn.smugmug.com/Strathearn%20Paperweights
(which is the page for the design listings with numbering).

Title: Strathearn or where?
Post by: josordoni on May 07, 2006, 07:59:58 AM

Many thanks Kev, looks to be a P7 then as it is 3 ins diameter.