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Title: Whitefriars weight
Post by: Sue C on March 15, 2010, 07:08:14 PM

I have this weight that i always thought was Whitefriars but now i am not so sure and would hate to mislead anyone, any help most appreciated.

Title: Re: Whitefriars weight
Post by: johnphilip on March 15, 2010, 08:09:14 PM

Its not one i have had Sue but i would think yes , the bubbles shape and colour look OK but wait for a confirmation . jp

Title: Re: Whitefriars weight
Post by: Sue C on March 15, 2010, 08:55:36 PM

Thanks jp  :kissy: i can wait

Title: Re: Whitefriars weight
Post by: Gilead on March 28, 2010, 03:45:25 AM

Hi Sue.
         I think it's safe to say This is one of the Ray Annenberg swirly paperweights with controlled bubbles patten No 9851 with controlled bubbles
http://www.whitefriars.com/catalogues/contents.php?id=10259
Below is one of many i have in this pattern hope this as helped you
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Title: Re: Whitefriars weight
Post by: Sue C on March 28, 2010, 11:53:11 PM

Thank you :kissy:

Title: Re: Whitefriars weight
Post by: daveweight on March 29, 2010, 12:25:52 PM

Hi Sue
Ray Annenberg made three types of these stretched millefiore weights; one had three large bubbles set in the strands, I will your type two and type three had elongated bubbles so if you like this type of weight you might like to consider having one of each type
Dave

Title: Re: Whitefriars weight
Post by: Gilead on April 01, 2010, 09:27:51 PM

Hi Daveweight & Sue
                            Please find the 3 types of paperweights Dave is refering to made By Ray Annenberg below. keep your eyes out for these and others in the Glass Market Place.

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(http://i39.tinypic.com/2w6ebth.jpg)
(http://i39.tinypic.com/bi72bq.jpg)