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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: karelm on August 06, 2007, 06:08:20 PM

Title: Chinese Lampwork Animals
Post by: karelm on August 06, 2007, 06:08:20 PM

Hi,
I know that there are several Chinese lampworked animals out there also called critter weights, such as this one http://tinypic.com/b6y2xz.jpg.  (These were discussed in another thread but it got off topic :()
I know of three: lizard, octopus and crab.  Two questions:
What other animals are there, and I am not talking butterflies/bummblebees etc above flowers ;D
And has anyone an idea from which factory they came....a long shot I know!
Kind regards,
KarelM

Title: Re: Chinese Lampwork Animals
Post by: daveweight on August 06, 2007, 06:50:18 PM

Most of these paperweights were made for the Cancer Research Shops to sell and there were quite a few, I have seen chickens, penguins, crabs, polar bears etc but I have no idea which factory made them or how many different types there are but you coulmd always try contacting the Cancer Research HQ and ask them
Dave

Title: Re: Chinese Lampwork Animals
Post by: glasstrufflehunter on August 07, 2007, 05:08:55 AM

May favorite critter weights are the ones with frogs.

Though not precisely a critter weight I've also seen some with a lady bug sitting on the surface of the weight.

Title: Re: Chinese Lampwork Animals
Post by: m1asmithw8s on August 07, 2007, 02:41:17 PM

I've seen Ducks & Teddy Bears as well and have an example of each..

Title: Re: Chinese Lampwork Animals
Post by: Della on August 08, 2007, 12:10:30 PM

I have a lobster one, but not a clue about its origin, other than the fact that it is Chinese.

Title: Re: Chinese Lampwork Animals
Post by: Max on August 08, 2007, 02:09:01 PM

 >:(  I wonder if they make dolphins, that'd be ironic.   :'(

Title: Re: Chinese Lampwork Animals
Post by: glasstrufflehunter on August 08, 2007, 02:25:22 PM

They do, as a matter of fact.

I forget who posted it but there a query about a Chi magnum that contained both fish and dolphins.

Title: Re: Chinese Lampwork Animals
Post by: Oak Leaf on August 09, 2007, 08:04:57 PM

I'd like to find a stag.  I have never seen them except in flat lampwork or transfers.