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Title: small globe paperweight signed JS96
Post by: marie anne on February 12, 2010, 01:09:47 PM

Hi,
Does anyone recognize this paperweight please?  It looks (to me) like the earth at night and has a small blue and green twist like a boat.  It is signed JS 96.
Thank you,
Marie.

Title: Re: small globe paperweight signed JS96
Post by: marie anne on February 12, 2010, 01:11:50 PM

Sorry, should have said - it's quite small; about 5cm in diameter.

Title: Re: small globe paperweight signed JS96
Post by: mrwatch on February 12, 2010, 03:01:16 PM

That is a beauty. It may be Josh Simpson. Bob

Title: Re: small globe paperweight signed JS96
Post by: marie anne on February 12, 2010, 07:49:18 PM

Thanks Bob,
I'll try to find out if Josh Simpson has done similar examples.  (I think it's lovely.)
Thanks,
Marie.

Title: Re: small globe paperweight signed JS96
Post by: Lily of the Valley on February 13, 2010, 10:15:52 PM

Hi Marie,

Here's a photo showing Josh Simpson's signature on a weight in my collection.  I believe this is part of his New Mexico Series. Personally, I think it looks rather celestial.  This weight is approximately 3x3 (inches).

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-12412

I hope you are able to find out more about your weight.

My best ... Lily :)

The moment I posted this,  :hb1: I remembered my Josh Simpson marble which measures about 1.5 inches.  This should be more helpful than the larger weight.

http://glassgallery.yobunny.org.uk/displayimage.php?pos=-12415
 

Title: Re: small globe paperweight signed JS96
Post by: marie anne on February 14, 2010, 09:28:23 AM

Hi Lily,
Thank you for the links.  Your weight and marble are beautiful.  After seeing Bob's post I had a look at Josh Simpson's work and it is enchanting.  I think my little sphere looks like his 'possibly inhabited planets'.  Thank you for the info  :) .
Best Regards,
Marie.

Title: Re: small globe paperweight signed JS96
Post by: jonchellycain on February 16, 2010, 05:22:16 PM

Here is some video footage of Josh Simpson i added  a short while back, which may interest you too
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,31630.0.html

Title: Re: small globe paperweight signed JS96
Post by: marie anne on February 24, 2010, 07:55:32 PM

Wow, just watched the Youtube clip.  What an amazing mix of art, craft, and engineering.  Thank you for the link.
Marie.