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Title: controlled bubble paperweight..whitefriars or caithness??
Post by: stemidd on February 25, 2011, 08:25:07 AM

i have a clear glass paperweight with a blue domed interior that is covered in controlled bubbles of ait, no makers marks anywhere.....is it whitefriars, or caithness etc
any help for steve in leeds, england apreciated

cheers

steve

Title: Re: controlled bubble paperweight..whitefriars or caithness??
Post by: chopin-liszt on February 25, 2011, 04:20:39 PM

I'd personally rule out Caithness, I don't think they've ever done this sort of very simple controlled bubble weight.
I wouldn't have a clue about wfs and I'm not hot on pws anyway.  :wsh:

Title: Re: controlled bubble paperweight..whitefriars or caithness??
Post by: johnphilip on February 25, 2011, 07:32:17 PM

I think you can rule out W/Fs if you look on whitefriars.com you may find it in mistaken identities . Hows my smelling after a couple of clarets ...? bottles that is  :t: :ho: But i am enjoying life . :girlcheer: :24: :rah: :hi: Smell check says its OK . :thup:

Title: Re: controlled bubble paperweight..whitefriars or caithness??
Post by: ahremck on February 25, 2011, 11:15:14 PM

Interesting there are paperweights by Per Lutken for Holmegaard with a similar shape - but not colour.  The bright colour, and no markings, makes me suspect Murano.

Ross

Title: Re: controlled bubble paperweight..whitefriars or caithness??
Post by: Lustrousstone on February 26, 2011, 02:00:18 PM

I think it's more likely Czech and was sold Jaffe Rose label. I have an amber one

Title: Re: controlled bubble paperweight..whitefriars or caithness??
Post by: johnphilip on February 26, 2011, 05:55:14 PM

Spot on Christine , i couldnt remember the name  yesterday .

Title: Re: controlled bubble paperweight..whitefriars or caithness??
Post by: paperweights on February 26, 2011, 07:33:02 PM

Pilgrim Glass in the US used to make paperweights in this style also.

Title: Re: controlled bubble paperweight..whitefriars or caithness??
Post by: stemidd on February 28, 2011, 01:59:44 PM

hi all,

many thanks for all your time and efforts to help try identify, its appreciated

cheers

steve