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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: crayz4laura on January 02, 2015, 12:46:33 AM

Title: ID & Worth Help
Post by: crayz4laura on January 02, 2015, 12:46:33 AM
I'm pretty sure this is a Whitefriars but can someone please verify or tell me where I can get info on this and maybe give me an estimated value, please?
Title: Re: ID & Worth Help
Post by: crayz4laura on January 02, 2015, 01:18:27 AM
Adding more photos
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Post by: Lustrousstone on January 02, 2015, 09:14:17 AM
I think the answer is in the label. It looks orginal
Title: Re: ID & Worth Help
Post by: tropdevin on January 02, 2015, 04:12:23 PM
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Hi.  I agree it looks like Whitefriars.  They made a number of commissioned designs for customers.

We do not suggest values on this Board, but some contributors (including me) are happy to offer their thoughts privately.

Alan
Title: Re: ID & Worth Help
Post by: Tony G on January 02, 2015, 07:06:52 PM
Hi,
       definitely a correct Whitefriars item. Although this is an uncommon item, most collectors do not put a great value on it as it consists of just a ceramic transfer on a plain glass (although facetted) body.

Probably the best way to sell would be on eBay with a 99p start and it will find its own level. Somewhere in the low tens of pounds I would imagine but no guarantees.
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Post by: chopin-liszt on January 02, 2015, 08:49:37 PM
Unfortunately, the '72 Munich Olympics do not tend to be remembered for anything to do with sport.
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Post by: chriscooper on January 03, 2015, 12:00:13 AM
Similar/same  Tony ?
Title: Re: ID & Worth Help
Post by: Tony G on January 03, 2015, 07:59:32 PM
Hi Chris,
               Yes, that's another one of the same style of paperweight. Not as common though.  I have 5 different designs. 3 are acknowledged in Brian's guide, these being the 1972 Olympics, the Glass Man. Federation ( your latest post) and the 1972 Silver wedding. There is also a 1976 Olympics ( made as a cheaper offering than the millefiori example), and finally a Windsor castle which was a very limited trial (possibly just a few). Brian has confirmed these last two. I have attached a picture.

Cheers,
Title: Re: ID & Worth Help
Post by: chriscooper on January 03, 2015, 09:49:39 PM
Hi Tony, have you got the one I posted ? it sold for very little I had it my head you bought it ?


Chris
Title: Re: ID & Worth Help
Post by: Tony G on January 03, 2015, 10:46:03 PM
Hi Chris,
                just checked my database and yes, the one I have was from you. I bought it from you on 6th November 2013. I was pleased to add it to my collection as you don't see them very often, if at all.

Cheers,
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Post by: chriscooper on January 03, 2015, 11:11:40 PM
Thought so :)

cheers Chris