Caithness & Wedgwood Glass Paperweights – Abstract Wave & Lilliput Apple - Paperweight (2) - Glass
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A pair of British art glass paperweights, one Caithness Glass Abstract Wave and one Wedgwood Glass Lilliput Apple, each about 5 cm in diameter, in excellent condition, dating from the 1980s–1990s.
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Caithness & Wedgwood Glass Paperweights – Abstract Wave & Lilliput Apple
Period: c. 1970s–1990s
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Material: Art glass
Manufacturers: Caithness Glass and Wedgwood Glass, King's Lynn
Type: Studio/art glass paperweights
Quantity: 2
Description
A charming pair of British art glass paperweights comprising one Caithness Glass paperweight and one Wedgwood Glass paperweight.
1. Caithness Glass – Abstract Wave Paperweight
A small, rounded Caithness Glass paperweight in shades of deep blue, lilac and clear glass, containing an attractive abstract wave-like design within the body of the glass.
The flowing internal decoration creates a sense of movement and gives the piece considerable visual depth when viewed from different angles. The glass has the characteristic substantial, highly polished finish associated with Caithness paperweights.
The underside carries an etched/engraved Caithness mark.
2. Wedgwood Glass – Lilliput Apple
A small clear glass apple-shaped paperweight from the Wedgwood Glass Lilliput range associated with the King's Lynn factory.
The piece has a simple, highly polished form with an applied glass stem at the top. The minimalist design is typical of the small Wedgwood paperweights produced at King's Lynn during the latter part of the 20th century.
The Wedgewood mark is engraved on the base
The Lilliput range included a number of small animal and botanical forms and was associated with designers including Ronald Stennett-Willson and Paul Miller.
Condition
Both pieces are in good vintage condition, with attractive original polished surfaces.
There may be very minor signs of age and handling consistent with previously owned vintage glass. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Dimensions
Caithness wave paperweight: approximately 5 cm in diameter
Wedgwood Lilliput apple: approximately 5 cm in diameter
Summary
An appealing pair of collectible British art glass paperweights from two important names in British glassmaking: Caithness Glass and Wedgwood Glass of King's Lynn.
The contrasting designs — the colourful, dynamic internal wave of the Caithness piece and the simple sculptural form of the Wedgwood apple — make an attractive display pairing for a collector of British 20th-century art glass.
Caithness & Wedgwood Glass Paperweights – Abstract Wave & Lilliput Apple
Period: c. 1970s–1990s
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Material: Art glass
Manufacturers: Caithness Glass and Wedgwood Glass, King's Lynn
Type: Studio/art glass paperweights
Quantity: 2
Description
A charming pair of British art glass paperweights comprising one Caithness Glass paperweight and one Wedgwood Glass paperweight.
1. Caithness Glass – Abstract Wave Paperweight
A small, rounded Caithness Glass paperweight in shades of deep blue, lilac and clear glass, containing an attractive abstract wave-like design within the body of the glass.
The flowing internal decoration creates a sense of movement and gives the piece considerable visual depth when viewed from different angles. The glass has the characteristic substantial, highly polished finish associated with Caithness paperweights.
The underside carries an etched/engraved Caithness mark.
2. Wedgwood Glass – Lilliput Apple
A small clear glass apple-shaped paperweight from the Wedgwood Glass Lilliput range associated with the King's Lynn factory.
The piece has a simple, highly polished form with an applied glass stem at the top. The minimalist design is typical of the small Wedgwood paperweights produced at King's Lynn during the latter part of the 20th century.
The Wedgewood mark is engraved on the base
The Lilliput range included a number of small animal and botanical forms and was associated with designers including Ronald Stennett-Willson and Paul Miller.
Condition
Both pieces are in good vintage condition, with attractive original polished surfaces.
There may be very minor signs of age and handling consistent with previously owned vintage glass. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Dimensions
Caithness wave paperweight: approximately 5 cm in diameter
Wedgwood Lilliput apple: approximately 5 cm in diameter
Summary
An appealing pair of collectible British art glass paperweights from two important names in British glassmaking: Caithness Glass and Wedgwood Glass of King's Lynn.
The contrasting designs — the colourful, dynamic internal wave of the Caithness piece and the simple sculptural form of the Wedgwood apple — make an attractive display pairing for a collector of British 20th-century art glass.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Material
Glass
Designer/artist/maker
Caithness & Wedgwood Glass Paperweights – Abstract Wave & Lilliput Apple
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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