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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: Connie on March 12, 2006, 11:08:57 AM

Title: Turquoise Paperweight - Side View Added
Post by: Connie on March 12, 2006, 11:08:57 AM

I like the colors of this one.  It isn't as well made as the pink - the canes are a little wonky.  It is 3.25 inches wide and 3 inches tall. Flat polished bottom.  There is 1 sand inclusion.

 Top view  (http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt1.JPG)

 Top view 2 showing central canes off center  (http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt2.JPG)

 Detail of canes  (http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt3.JPG)

 More detail (http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt4.JPG)

 Side view  (http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt5.JPG)

 Bottom
  (http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt6.JPG)

 Tilted bottom (http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt7.JPG)

Added 2 new shots:

 Side View 1  (http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt9.JPG)

 Side View 2  (http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt10.JPG)

Title: Turquoise Paperweight - Side View Added
Post by: KevinH on March 14, 2006, 03:02:42 AM

Yes, it's a Murano weight. Maker not identified.

Connie, your "side" image shows only cane close ups. I'd like to see a pic of the side view - straight on. I suspect that the canes are set almost halfway up the weight and the lower edges of the canes are probably rather uneven. But a pic will show whether I'm right.

Title: Turquoise Paperweight - Side View Added
Post by: Connie on March 14, 2006, 09:42:28 AM

Hi KevH -

Thank you so much for your replys.

Yes, the canes are set uneven.  I have a full side shot but must not have uploaded it.  I am traveling again, so will post picture when I get home.

Title: Turquoise Paperweight - Side View Added
Post by: Connie on March 19, 2006, 04:04:09 PM

2 side shots of the paperweight

http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt9.JPG

http://www.glassmavenhaven.com/connie/turwt10.JPG

Title: Turquoise Paperweight - Side View Added
Post by: KevinH on March 19, 2006, 09:16:54 PM

Yep. Just like I thought. Definite Murano. I can't say which particular maker or even when, but I suspect 60s / 70s may be about right - or maybe not!

Title: Turquoise Paperweight - Side View Added
Post by: Connie on March 20, 2006, 10:34:04 AM

Thank you, KevH.  I really appreciate you taking time to look at the pictures again.

Title: Turquoise Paperweight - Side View Added
Post by: m1asmithw8s on March 25, 2006, 05:37:08 PM

It's not Murano but is a Modern Chi weight.

Title: Turquoise Paperweight - Side View Added
Post by: KevinH on March 25, 2006, 11:51:26 PM

Sorry, I can't agree with a Chinese attribution for this one. Unless ... are there other confirmed Chinese examples that we can see pics and details of?