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Title: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: Otis Orlando on February 24, 2010, 12:52:35 AM

Can anyone identify this paperweight.  I have not seen one before and unable to locate any info. regarding this.  Any info. appreciated.  Many thanks

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: KevinH on February 24, 2010, 02:28:07 AM

The canes appear to be of the type used for Edinburgh Crystal weights, which were made on contract by Caithness Glass who contracted the cane making for a while to John Deacons!

I have not seen that design before, but perhaps somebody else may be able to add more info.

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: carolglass on February 24, 2010, 08:36:52 AM

I recall a very similar weight as Caithness and something to do with the Sherlock Holmes society?? or some anniversay for Arthur Connan Doyle. regards Carol

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: glasstrufflehunter on February 24, 2010, 05:40:31 PM

Caithness did make a weight like this one. This one may be an unfacetted second. I seem to recall reading somewhere that Willie Manson did the lampwork on this one.

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: Otis Orlando on February 24, 2010, 09:42:57 PM

I am grateful to you all for the time and effort. I have no idea what that design in yellow is suppose to be, any ideas?   :thup:

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: jamalpa36 on February 24, 2010, 09:59:17 PM

Hi

It's a smoking pipe as used by Sherlock Holmes

Roy

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: Otis Orlando on February 24, 2010, 10:40:25 PM

Many thanks Roy.  Just to let you know that I failed to provide info on the base of this particular paperweight.  There is numbers inscribed in a circle that reads 1987000. Could this be the date?  Within the numbers are a smaller circle visible by a magnifying glass as the letter J encircled.  Because the details are so small unable to take a good picture.    :thup:

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: Frank on February 25, 2010, 03:10:43 PM

See page 16 here (http://www.scotlandsglass.co.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51:reflections-3-1987&catid=22:caithness-glass-co-ltd&Itemid=9)

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: ALLAN on February 25, 2010, 08:15:25 PM

Hi,Just a quick note to say the lampwork for the Sherlock Holmes weights was done by Myself and Rosette Fleming.
                                                                    Allan

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: Otis Orlando on February 25, 2010, 09:52:20 PM

Many thanks to you all for you contributed time and effort.  I must say it is a lovely paperweight.  The shape and design certainly makes it a quality piece.   

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: Lustrousstone on February 26, 2010, 07:40:18 AM

Hi Allan, we've missed you  :hug:

Title: Re: Millefiori Pipe image paperweight? Not sure of the image.
Post by: ALLAN on February 26, 2010, 08:59:53 PM

Hi Christine,
               I have been a bit busy trying to get some weights made for the talk I am giving at the PCC meeting at Godstone in May.But I have been browsing now and then when I have the chance.
                                           Allan