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Title: Old English concentric footed paperweight
Post by: fatbelly on June 01, 2018, 05:53:34 PM

Hello.
I purchased this weight in a group of rubbish just to have a look at it.
Thoughts are it’s an old English weight concentric weight from Richardson’s or similar.
Footed with good wear to the base with snapped pontil slightly inverted.
Measures 3.5”ish...D..
Am I way off?
Thanks in advance.
FB.

Title: Re: Old English concentric footed paperweight
Post by: marc on June 04, 2018, 08:19:19 AM

Hi Fatbelly,

I think it is a Richardson paperweight. Footed, measures, cane colours...

Best regards.
Marc.

Title: Re: Old English concentric footed paperweight
Post by: fatbelly on June 04, 2018, 10:41:36 AM

Hi Marc.
Thanks for confirming my thoughts.I have since read an article on a paperweight website that has almost identical weights to this all attributed to Richardson’s but unsure of date.
My hunch was correct I’m sure,and you agree as did the article author who I belive is a contributor on here too so all is good.
Thanks again for your input.
FB.

Title: Re: Old English concentric footed paperweight
Post by: tropdevin on June 04, 2018, 01:44:56 PM

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Hi.  I agree it looks like a Richardson.  I am sorry to say we are still no further forward in determining the dates with any accuracy!

Alan

Title: Re: Old English concentric footed paperweight
Post by: fatbelly on June 04, 2018, 01:53:08 PM

Hi Alan.
It was your article I had read.As always you knowledge sharing is much appreciated.
FB