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Title: Helen Millard
Post by: fitbadger on September 06, 2009, 02:36:20 PM

Hi all
I have just found amongst my many possessions, a very stylish red and blue in clear glass paperweight. It has etched into the bottom: "Helen Millard" or perhaps "Helen McLoud" 1995. I remember being given it at around that time by a friend who lived in Islington, London. He said it was made by a friend who had a studio nearby. What I am wondering is whether this might be the same Helen Millard who is now making cameo glass. Did she, at one time, make paperweights? Did she work in Islington at this time? If so, I wonder if it might be collectable. Any information would be most welcome.
Thanks for looking
Fitbadger

Title: Re: Helen Millard
Post by: scimiman on September 06, 2009, 02:46:14 PM

Send her an email via her website I'm sure she will be happy to help.
Mike
http://www.helenmillard.co.uk/ (http://www.helenmillard.co.uk/)

Title: Re: Helen Millard
Post by: aa on September 06, 2009, 02:53:28 PM

Helen worked at the Glasshouse which was based in Islington around that time, but for a thorough attribution best to email her

Title: Re: Helen Millard
Post by: johnphilip on September 06, 2009, 03:09:37 PM

I have a couple of her weights and an earlyish vase ,Helen exhibits at the Cambridge Glassfair her Cameo work is AB/FAB a real knockout and she is so nice to talk to , my weights are similar to the one you describe . jp

Title: Re: Helen Millard
Post by: Leni on September 10, 2009, 01:55:24 PM

Helen Millard weight signed on the base and dated 2004  ;)

Title: Re: Helen Millard
Post by: malwodyn on September 11, 2009, 02:28:29 PM

As far as I know Helen Millard is still making paperweights - and selling them through Broadfield House, among other places.

Title: Re: Helen Millard
Post by: johnphilip on September 11, 2009, 03:30:08 PM

Hi Leni i have that ones twin .

Title: Re: Helen Millard
Post by: Leni on September 11, 2009, 03:52:37 PM

Hi John-Boy  ;)

Bought mine at Broadfield House, Malwodyn

Title: Re: Helen Millard
Post by: malwodyn on September 29, 2009, 01:30:45 PM

Helen has a number of paperweights on sale at Broadfield House at the present time.  Yet another good reason for glass lovers to visit!