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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass Paperweights => Topic started by: Specialneedsdaddy on August 11, 2016, 04:42:52 PM

Title: Royal doulton Paperweights
Post by: Specialneedsdaddy on August 11, 2016, 04:42:52 PM
Hello there long time reader just registered, I have just seen a load of R D paperweights on eBay from the same seller Peachiebubbles , they look fantastic how much should I pay?  My wife is a huge fan of these especially the birds
Title: Re: Royal doulton Paperweights
Post by: Paul S. on August 11, 2016, 05:22:09 PM
hi welcome to the GMB  -  regret to say that it's very unlikely anyone will give you that sort of information via the GMB.            There is occasionally a request to value a piece of glass, and for similar ethical/practical reasons we always decline - which may seem unhelpful, but is a necessity due to the range of values that different people will put on any given piece of glass.
It also avoids the obvious problem that if a value or cost is given which subsequently turns out disadvantageous to the buyer/seller, then arguments cannot ensue  -    very much hope you will understand, we are really not trying to be unhelpful - just avoiding problems.

It's always possible that one of the p/w collectors might give a guide to value, privately and off-Board.............   it may however, be more useful if you look at on-line auction sites to see how these pieces have fared previously - real auction house may also have sold such pieces, and their on-line catalogues may give the information you seek.

Again, sorry to be negative - this is a standard reply, there is no discrimination to you personally. :)
Title: Re: Royal doulton Paperweights
Post by: KevinH on August 11, 2016, 05:58:40 PM
Hello specialneedsdaddy, welcome.

The Royal Crown Derby paperweights that eBay member peachiebubble (no final "s") is selling are all porcelain / china production. The GMB only covers glass items.