A reference book by Peter von Brackel. Based on certain characteristics and specific canes the author has identified 8 groups of mid-19th Century Classic paperweights from the two regions Silesia & Bohemia and attributed them to specific glassworks: for example Karlsthal and the Josephinenhütte ..
Orient & FlumeA contemporary American glass studio founded in 1972 in Chico, CaliforniaA marine environment by master glass artist Scott Beyers. Swimming over the multi-coloured ocean floor is a fantailed goldfish. Attached to the brown latticinio body are white fins & tail. White millefiori sea ..
Orient & FlumeA contemporary American glass studio founded in 1972 in Chico, California
An iridescent blue, egg-shaped weight designed by Ed Alexander and decorated with 3 large white irises with yellow beards. Each bloom is accompanied by long green leaves.Scratch-signed and numbered around the fl..
Design J63: A spray of 6 wild flowers arranged on a black ground - one of the J-Glass weights made in conjunction with Allan Scott specifically for the American market. 6+1 faceting.Set in the underside of the weight is a J 1980 signature/date cane, plus an "A" cane. (Includes original c..
The clear glass set with 18 white & purple Clichy-type roses, foliage and 3 other flower canes. A very different - but appealing - design from this American glass artist, who is best known for his intricate millefiori canes.Signed with an “E” cane and scratch-signed and dated above the basal rim.
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The complex millefiori cane at the centre of this miniature weight bears the letters P. C. A. - the initials of the “Paperweight Collectors Association” of America. This is encircled by aqua, pink & blue-black cog canes on a translucent royal-blue ground. 20 pressed flutes decorate the edge of the w..
A realistic nature study from this American lampwork artist. Lying between 2 yellow blossoms on a bed of dark-green leaves and curling tendrils is a large, globular pumpkin. The orange rind of the fruit, which is still joined to its hard, woody stem, is lightly furrowed. The design is set over an op..
A well-set miniature concentric from this American millefiori artist. An extremely complex pink, green, white & blue centre is encircled by 3 rows of green-lined crimp canes plus an outer row forming a basket, which is drawn underneath the design.Signed with an “E” signature cane set in the centre. ..
A beautifully-executed weight from this American artist, who has continued to concentrate on millefiori pieces rather than lampwork. The set up is enclosed in a basket of green-lined white crimp canes. Colours range from blue, white and red to pink, yellow and pale-blue Signed with a complex “E-cane..
From the series “American Beauty Florals” a delightful depiction over clear ground of 4 pale-pink Spring Beauties in full bloom, amidst beige-coloured Ranger’s Buttons, interwoven with long, tapering green leaves. Signed, dated and numbered on the side above the polished, concave base: Buzzini ‘98 S..
Encased in clear glass are 2 pink & white apple blossoms with a spray of purple speedwell flowers and buds. Growing from the stems are long narrow leaves. One of a series of paperweights made by the artist under the title “American Beauty Florals” - a limited edition of 25.Signed, dated and numbere..
An attractive 5-row concentric from this popular American artist, who makes all his own millefiori canes. The complex “E” centre cane is only visible from underneath through a small opening. The colours in the set up - which rises well into the dome - include blue/green, brownish-red, white, turquoi..