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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: malcmat on July 14, 2015, 08:10:48 PM

Title: Caithness ?? ID = Chinese
Post by: malcmat on July 14, 2015, 08:10:48 PM

Hi, I suspect this weight is Caithness as its so well made with the central flower, no manufactures markings and a polished flat base.
Had a good look at Franks site Scotland glass but could not trace it.
8cm dia and 8.1cm tall.
Thanks in advance
Malc

Title: Re: Caithness ??
Post by: chriscooper on July 14, 2015, 08:31:41 PM

A good place to start :)

http://www.scotlandsglass.co.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=6&Itemid=6

Chris

Title: Re: Caithness ??
Post by: malcmat on July 14, 2015, 08:36:14 PM

Hi Chris, that's where I have been for the last hour but did not find it . Have I missed it ?

Malc

Title: Re: Caithness ??
Post by: chriscooper on July 14, 2015, 08:40:45 PM

No mate surprising how many collectors are unaware of this great resource for matching CG weights :)

Title: Re: Caithness ??
Post by: m1asmithw8s on July 15, 2015, 03:36:41 AM

Looks like a modern Chinese rose to me.

Title: Re: Caithness ??
Post by: tropdevin on July 15, 2015, 05:24:02 AM

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I agree with Mark: modern Chinese.  Caithness rose petals have a smooth edge, whereas the Chinese ones often have two little indentations, as in the one shown above.  See this factory advert (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/hand-made-glass-art-and-craft-paperweight-home-decoration-boy-and-girl-friend-gift-with-cutting/32298029096.html) for a typical example.

Alan

Title: Re: Caithness ??
Post by: Lustrousstone on July 15, 2015, 06:11:51 AM

A Heart Foundation special I think

Title: Re: Caithness ??
Post by: malcmat on July 15, 2015, 10:27:11 AM

Oh well, back to the drawing board lol

Many thanks