Millefiori corkscrews are quite unusual so any found are more than likely to be the work of Vasart Glass. The most noticeable feature when identifying unmarked Strathearn weights is the ‘dry’ appearance of the canes. Click & Collect. Glass Images Glassmakers and Companies Strathearn Strathearn Glass 65-80 Paperweights - Strathearn only. Made paperweights and other millefiori objects of a distinctive style: concentric rings; also the 1848 date cane (Also see Whitefriars.) ... Strathearn Paperweight; 1st Paperweight; Wednesday, 11 July 2007. Weights with a Monart label also exist, including codes P/W No.15, 21 and 22, and it is assumed that at least twenty-two basic designs were produced under the Monart banner: The same range of designs, plus many more, are found in Paul’s later work. £6.50 postage. In the middling price range, a pair of Strathearn star cut paperweights sold for $50 at K&M Auction Liquidation Sales Ltd. on 26th March 2011. Going back to the early years at Strathearn Glass, John Deacons started his glass career there in the mid 1960s. Feb 14, 2019 - Paper Weight Art & Collectables. Description: Colourful medium sized paperweight from the long closed Scottish company Strathearn Glass, dating to the 1960s - 1970s period. These can be a good source of help in identifying the canes in some of the Vasart paperweights. The base is concave ground. The rods are frequently of clear glass containing one or more spiralled threads, coloured or white, often with a solid-coloured core. From United States. For a larger variety, and current research, please visit Richard?s album. Their most obvious feature is the distinct join between the base and the outer covering of glass. They are mostly faceted in some way and consist of concentric millefiori, plus a number of designs of birds, animals, butterflies, and Christmas scenes made from a large number of miniature canes. It has been identified positively as Strathearn an most likely as a P15. There are a number of factories represented, including Baccarat, St. Louis, New England Glass Company, Murano, Scottish makers (Perthshire, Vasart, Strathearn, St. Kilda) When making an identification, you can only look for hints. Diameter 2 1 / 2", height 1 5 / 8". Cyril Manley. In about 1932, two Czechoslovakian paperweight makers gave instruction to glassmakers at Thomas Webb and at Stevens & Williams. £59.00. Notify me before the end of the auction. It originally appeared in the July 1943 issue of American Collector magazine, a publication which ran from 1933-1948 and served antique collectors and dealers. Full range of traditional designs: millefiori, flowers, butterflies, garlands, overlays etc. Click & Collect. or Best Offer. Stourbridge, Strathearn Paperweights are decorative paperweights produced by the Scottish manufacturer Strathearn Glass. John Deacons. A wide range of colours was used, but as with their glassware, many of these have a ‘flat’ appearance. Silver Jubilee paperweight 1977: acid-etched mark probably post-War: modern laser-etched mark: George Bacchus & Son, England (19th Century) transfer-printed mark mid 19th Century: Bagley & Co, England (1871 - 1975) paper label: Alfredo Barbini, Italy (established 1952) metallic label (red on silver, made for Weill Ceramics & Glass) As successors to the Vasart tradition, Strathearn continued to make paperweights, which varied from a poor standard to fine quality. It’s designated as an EIIR-77. Also, a small quantity of weights were made by Salvador, Vincent and Augustine to a very high standard of workmanship. Principal among these is an upright, bullet shaped, weight containing a standing flower with leaves in the Ysart style. This is the main site to which www.thepaperweightpeople.com redirects visitors. When compared with other weights, including later Ysart weights, the glass used for the clear dome is a dark almost ‘black’ colour. Another is a butterfly cane with a lilac body, green antennae and wings made from four reddish and green circular canes all set in white surrounded by a green rim to the circular cane. The weight on the right has a raised garland of spiral canes, a style that has not been reported in any of Paul Ysart’s weights. The illustrations of weights on the back page of Ysartnews 3 newsletter, picture 4, show examples of the better quality Vasart work. China. The evidence is often not conclusive and you have to rely on experience and similarities to known weights. I suspect that I began collecting paperweights much as many others have, a bit of this and a bit of that but when I bought my first Strathearn I got caught up in the mystique of the Ysart Family influence on Scottish paperweights. Closed in 1931, when taken over again by Wash Walsh. Much has been written about Paul Ysart, his contributions and his paperweights and the … Presumably, there were some problems in the adherence of coloured to clear glass. Back to Glass Encyclopedia Home. I have seen about three of these and while unique amongst the Ysart weights, they bear more relationship to the Vasart period than Monart. Canes tend to be of simple, crimped construction and not complex. The millefiori design is not set onto a coloured cushion, so the base of the canes can be seen and they usually curve inwards. The paperweights are available not only through mainstream auctioneers and specialist antique shops, but are also frequently sold at online outlets, amongst them eBay auctions, where additional bargains may be found for those seeking to buy them at the lowest possible price point. Strathearn Paperweights are decorative paperweights produced by the Scottish manufacturer Strathearn Glass. His weights can be divided into three categories, spread over his entire production period: The ‘H’ cane weights were only produced from his private studio at Harland and were often sold as ‘Highland’ weights. Neither firm developed the ideas commercially. The aventurine was used in filigree rods for the millefiori weights and extensively in the Flower, Bouquet, Butterfly, Dragonfly, Moth, Fish and Reptile types. Sign up for all the latest collecting news, expert blogs and auction lots from around the world. The main collection of paperweight albums are set up in an alphabetical and "P" number sequence that Strathearn used and may have been designed from a Vasart system. The inclusion or not of a signature cane does not appear to bear any relationship to the quality of the weights; many superb weights bear no signature cane whatsoever. Clichy Paperweights, Classics of the Nineteenth Century by Paul H. Dunlop $ 120.00 Large Antique Clichy Glass Art Paperweight Complex Closepack Millefiori in Green & White Stave Basket This is one of two of these that I bought in a group of paperweights. The Strathearn glass factory, originally named Ysart Bros, was founded in 1947 by three brothers, Vincent Ysart, Augustine Ysart, and Salvador Ysart.Their range of glassware was named Vasart glass, the VAS part being created from the brothers initials of their forenames. The most common 1930’s weights from Czechoslovakia are upright domes, sometimes diamond faceted, and usually containing upright daisy type flowers in pots, sulphide animals or photographs. Fine Glass Paperweights 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite #207, Chicago, IL 60605 1-800-538-0766 312-583-1177 This type of paperweight was also made briefly in Stourbridge. After 1955 (2) the ‘PY’ signed canes are supposed to have been produced exclusively for Paul Jokelson in the United States, but a limited quantity did continue to circulate in the United Kingdom It is likely that some UK collectors did buy paperweights from Paul Jokelson, which would explain their lack of scarcity in the UK. In a similar price range, a Strathearn crystal star paperweight auctions from The House In The Woods Auction on 26th December 2007 for $15. Paul is also known to have made some jewellery while at Caithness. Paul Ysart has stated that he started his interest in 1932. It originally appeared in the July 1943 issue of American Collector magazine, a publication which ran from … Strathearn Glass was a Scottish manufacturing company which began production in 1965, before closing their doors in 1980. As suggested by the name, paperweights were designed primarily to weigh down paper; however they evolved quickly into decorative items for home and office, which are frequently used as ornaments separate from their original purpose. This bottle shows that Salvador was capable of a very high standard of work in this medium. The weights seen included: Millefiori; Flowers; Dragonflies; Moths; Fish. The same dark glass as that used at Moncrieff’s has been found in the later Vasart weights, but many are also found with a much whiter glass. Recommendations by the Paperweight Collectors Association, Inc. include "Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights" by Paul Hollister, three separate technique-focused "Identifying Antique Paperweights" guides by George Kulles, "Collectors' Paperweights … There are a number of factories represented, including Baccarat, St. Louis, New England Glass Company, Murano, Scottish makers (Perthshire, Vasart, Strathearn, St. Kilda) When making an identification, you can only look for hints. If I have a positive identification I'll give it, if not I'll say what I think it is. Murano. In 1968 he was persuaded to leave Strathearn and join with Stuart Drysdale, Jack Allan, and Peter McDougall in a new glassworks which would only make high-quality paperweights. Butterfly/Dragonfly/Moth & combinations, Single/Multiple Millefiori or filigree wings. Tel: 01935 822316 ... Strathearn Glass. The International Paperweight Society, who underwrote the preparation and writing of this talk, was formed in 1992 with the goal of promoting the awareness and enjoyment of paperweights. Late Vasart/ early Strathearn eleven spoke weight in orange, red and white with some dark blue on a dusky pink ground. Mostly, Paul made dome shaped weights and the only known pieces documented as his father’s include variations in shape. or Best Offer. Read authoritative guides and encyclopedias of antique paperweights for history, manufacturing details and color photographs. We also have an in-depth encyclopaedia guide on many types of glassware, with lots of information and pictures. I have also seen some millefiori picture frames made by Salvador Ysart and these are of a very high standard, much higher than the ‘Y’ weights mentioned above. Ron Hutchinson worked with Peter Holmes. See more ideas about paperweights, glass paperweights, glass art. Pre-Owned. C $85.69. Caithness, Clicking any link below will take you to that item on eBay’s main site in your country. When attempting to purchase a Strathearn paperweight, collectors are advised to check for the very recognizable leaping salmon seal, though in some cases this has been removed as the owners or sellers have attempted to pass the piece in question off as being made by one of Strathearn’s competitors, which complicated the identification process. Another similar weight, in a private collection, was assumed by that collector to be an Ysart, on stylistic grounds, and this has been confirmed by the definite attribution of the bullet-shaped one by an Ysart family member. A 1980 paperweight has a lampwork fruit design of a pear, orange, lemon, and cherries against a double swirl white latticinio background. The ink bottle came to prominence at Vasart and has often been confused with the antique English variety. Pre-Owned. Vasart weights were also used for door-knobs and for decorating a variety of objects such as corkscrews. Click & Collect. As a general guideline, the majority of weights are patterned millefiori with the millefiori canes set flush into mottled, translucent, coloured grounds or ‘cushions’. As successors to the Vasart tradition, Strathearn continued to make paperweights, which varied from a poor standard to fine quality. This article discusses the difference between rare and common paperweights, noting ways that one can tell if a paperweight is a genuine antique or an imitation. In 1972 the first International Exhibition of Hand-Made glass was held in Lisbon, Portugal. The main factor that distinguishes the Monart period and the Post-Monart period in Paul’s weights is the colour of the glass. Vintage Strathearn Paperweight~Dated cane 1978~Red & Green~Millefiori~Spiral. See Ysart Glass bibliography page on this website. Some also have opposing spirals at different depths. Going back to the early years at Strathearn Glass, John Deacons started his glass career there in the mid 1960s. A paperweight dated 1969 bears a crown motif with red, white and blue ribbons twisted with alternating white latticinio ribbons. Trying to convey on paper an understanding of the differences between paperweights by the Ysarts and other Scottish makers has proved to be more difficult than with their art glass. Ward Lock, London 1981. A 1975 paperweight contains scrambled multicolored millefiori canes. The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. Paperweights for Collectors by L.H. or Best Offer. All activity on JustCollecting is rewarded with exclusive points which can be used to spend on amazing products, special discounts and entry into monthly competitions. In 1977, Strathearn made a paperweight to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s birthday. Unlike the art glass where mostly gold aventurine was used, the Brown, Red and Green variety appears in the paperweights. Paul’s commitment to innovation and excellence in his art, led him from the relatively crude examples of the early Monart days to some of the finest examples of paperweights ever produced world-wide. high quality antique and modern glass paperweights for sale, free identification help and valuations. Der große Briefbeschwerer trägt noch sein original Label und befindet sich in einem tadellosen Zustand! Attractive pink, blue and white canes on a pale background. This site is sanctioned by eBay to show you those items you were searching for determined by their supply. Following are some notes on other paperweight makers of the 20th century, and the bibliography included elsewhere on this website lists many books on the subject of paperweights and their history. Taken over in 1922 by T J Hands & Company. There is a wealth of information available for prospective collectors, such as TheGlassGallery.com, which includes a comprehensive history of paperweights. Strathearn was the successor of the company Vasart Glass; the reason for the expansion and name change being that Vasart Glass’s works and capabilities were considered too small to reach the required standard to suit public demand. Nov 15, 2016 - Explore Yvonne Cooper's board "Glass Art by John Deacons (Paperweights)", followed by 279 people on Pinterest. Certainly, all the pre-war production used the ‘Black’ glass and the independent period a very clear ‘White’ glass. Brief history and description Strathearn Glass was a Scottish manufacturing company which began production in 1965, before closing their doors in 1980. Very few other makers were as consistent in the flush setting of canes as were the Ysart family. Presumably, there were some problems in the adherence of coloured to clear glass. A few other makers are shown on the accompanying chart. Vasart, Another common feature is the arrangement of rods of cane, set like spokes of a wheel around the cushion. Alfred Arculus & Co, Birmingham 1850-1931. This article discusses the difference between rare and common paperweights, noting ways that one can tell if a paperweight is a genuine antique or an imitation. Some of these contain references to the Ysart and other Scottish paperweight productions. Strathearn Glass Identification Guide + Gallery. Above: This star-shaped millefiori paperweight by John Deacons follows an Ysart and Strathearn tradition. Similarly, two Strathearn art glass paperweights sold for $100 from Skinner on 23rd May 2007. Lovely Vintage Strathearn Glass Paperweight . The base pontil mark is smooth and often covered by a Strathearn label. 20th Century Glass deal in a wide range of antique + collectable glassware from all over the world. The leaves are of a striped green, an Ysart characteristic also found in other makers, but not quite the same as the Ysart version. Here is an enlargement of a script signature by Paul Ysart, applied to a paperweight base. In the Partridge in a Pear Tree weight the bird is made up of over 300 individual canes. This feature is common to all Scottish weights. Strathearn Paperweight. Two genuine dates do appear namely EIIR 1953 and TRIPLEX 1951. We sell online via our website, eBay and Etsy. The company’s product range expanded, and over time so did it’s style; Strathearn products are, whilst often highly colourful, also often somewhat muted, though in subsequent years they became more vibrant. Later testing showed that the glass used was the standard metal used by all contemporary Scottish paperweight makers. A photograph of Jack Allan assembling a weight exists, but as he did not usually do any of this work the photograph was only posed for publicity purposes. Murano. This concept was also used by Salvador and Paul's brothers in Vasart paperweights. Medium Colorful Strathearn Paneled Millefiori Paperweight. The glass used to produce items in this range, including Strathearn’s paperweights, is also notable for its thickness, and for being highly glossed. The Glass Gallery, L. H. Selman showcases a wide range of the finest antique art glass paperweights from a myriad of talented artists. Nov 15, 2016 - Explore Yvonne Cooper's board "Glass Art by John Deacons (Paperweights)", followed by 279 people on Pinterest. The Ysart name deservedly belongs in that history, which begins from c.1843 through the years of Baccarat, Clichy, St. Louis and the English and American makers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Nineteenth-century paperweights were made in Venice, England, Bohemia and the United States, but the real epicentre was in France. In the Perth Museum there is an experimental cup attributed to Salvador during 1922 and an uncased bowl of the early Monart production, both containing millefiori or filigree canes. From shop RetroGlassAndBeyond. It has also been observed that most of the earlier weights of this period have a rough unfinished pontil mark; only occasionally is one found with the base polished flat. Its use was carried on by Strathearn Glass workers when, with Stuart Drysdale, they started the Perthshire Paperweights company. However, the bulk of the weights sold there were in fact unsigned. Both of these particular weights are of a very high standard. After Paul Ysart, Whitefriars probably produced amongst the best in earlier-modern British paperweights. The Strathearn glass factory, originally named Ysart Bros, was founded in 1947 by three brothers, Vincent Ysart, Augustine Ysart, and Salvador Ysart.Their range of glassware was named Vasart glass, the VAS part being created from the brothers initials of their forenames. Photograph No. Reprinted 1988. Signed P1969. There is little else to distinguish weights made by father or son, but since Salvador did not have a great commercial interest in this type of work it can be assumed that the bulk of the weights were made by Paul. Typical fire polished base. The Paperweight People. There are some weights with an 1848 date which are not backed up in any way by documentary evidence and are now believed to be made in the 1950’s The cane designs used in the 1848 dated weights are identical to those used in items from c.1951. We sell online via our website, eBay and Etsy. Paperweight Strathearn Glass Close Pack Millefiore~Multi Colour Mix & Dark Blue. It still provides a good grounding. Arculus/Walsh. We also offer free help with identification or valuation. See more ideas about paperweights, john deacon, glass art. C $142.42. greater than 5cm or 2") and usually contain a ‘J’, ‘JD’ or ‘J’ + date cane, either within the design or on the base. While it is possible to provide some guidelines, these are only helpful if an in-depth study of the history of paperweights is undertaken. The bookmarklet lets you save things you find to your collections. A paperweight with six facets has millefiori canes tightly packed in pastel shades of green, yellow, pink, and blue with small twist canes places at regular intervals in several rows of canes. Aventurine glass, a translucent glass containing metallic oxides creating a metal dust appearance, was used extensively by the Ysarts in their paperweights. Click and drag the Collect It button to your browser's Bookmark Bar. Strathearn Glass. A number of paperweights that came on the market recently (1989), now known to be fakes, were mostly on a black ground and exhibited a variety of quality in workmanship. Some weights include an ‘S’ cane and limited editions usually had an ‘S & Date’ cane. The bulk of their production was of concentric millefiori pastry mould canes, divided by filigree spokes. If in doubt, it is advisable to verify authenticity before purchasing. He made some three dimensional weights for USA distribution, some of which are illustrated in the American Paperweights Collectors Association Journal (2) For example: ducks on a pond; fish swimming among rocks. Bohemian, Copyright 2005 Frank Andrews — Glass Home — Ysart Articles Menu — Contact: Contact, CONTENTS: Two of the weights were of a flower, with eight ruby petals arranged in two tiers, and containing identical canes in a border - the main difference being the shape of the green stem. Particular Vasart canes include symbols of a red heart, a red diamond, a black spade and a black club, all in circular opaque white canes. Some of the other weights in this recent batch are of a poor standard by comparison. Monart, Briefbeschwerer / Paperweight / Glas / Glaskunst. Silver Jubilee paperweight 1977: acid-etched mark probably post-War: modern laser-etched mark: George Bacchus & Son, England (19th Century) transfer-printed mark mid 19th Century: Bagley & Co, England (1871 - 1975) paper label: Alfredo Barbini, Italy (established 1952) metallic label (red on silver, made for Weill Ceramics & Glass) The degree of ‘blackness’ does vary considerably, from being just noticeable when compared with another weight to so dark that it mutes the colours of the design to a considerable degree. Bases are ground flat or concave, and are sometimes star-cut. It is fair to say that, once recognised, all Paul Ysart’s weights can be identified, but do not forget the fine quality Vasart weights which, while scarcer, could be confused with Paul’s own work. Strathearn Paperweight. Recommendations by the Paperweight Collectors Association, Inc. include "Encyclopedia of Glass Paperweights" by Paul Hollister, three separate technique-focused "Identifying Antique Paperweights" guides by George Kulles, "Collectors' Paperweights … Couple of tiny bubbles in the clear glass. In 1972 the first International Exhibition of Hand-Made glass was held in Lisbon, Portugal. Many were in fact quite crude. Some of their product range have become highly collectable, amongst these a beautiful selection of glass paperweights. The most famous and sought-after examples came from Baccarat, Saint Louis, Clichy and Pantin. £44.95. Ink bottles were also made by Paul and, apart from the canes, are readily distinguishable from the Vasart bottles by the clear container portion. Another paperweight has a center design of red, yellow, and blue canes creating a bouquet on top of a white latticinio base. Pieces are also seen with the attribution of ‘Arculus Walsh’. Of course, weights that contain Paul Ysart’s signature cane ‘PY’ are excellent stylistic references for the unmarked weights. £5.80 postage. ... Strathearn Paperweight; 1st Paperweight; Wednesday, 11 July 2007. Paperweights in general are highly collectable objects, and Strathearn paperweights have a great appeal for collectors. The highest price paid for a Streathearn Paperweight is $325, for a group of five Strathearn Paperweight Doorknobs, auctioned from Leslie Hindman Auctioneers on 12th December 2005. The picture, or lampwork, paperweights were usually framed with a circle of millefiori canes. This is one of two of these that I bought in a group of paperweights. Adding their own creativity and style, modern Scottish paperweight craftsmen are now building on the Ysart legacy to claim a place of leadership in the future development of the art form. 20th Century Glass deal in a wide range of antique + collectable glassware from all over the world. there is a fleabite in the green base easily visible in photo. Whitley Bay. Each ring of canes is identical and the most common colours are Red, White, Blue, Green & Pink. (3). Made by John Deacons, the majority are miniatures (i.e. PCA Bulletin, June 1968. also articles in 1971 & 1976 on P. Ysart. The exhibition catalogue illustrates several pieces of Strathearn made during 1970-71, including two lamp bases, a vase, a set of three candlesticks and two paperweights, all attributed to Angus Sillars as designer. Yet the ink bottles usually show a much higher standard of work, with more complex canes than the bulk of the weights. Customise your homepage so only you item of interest to you. This is also mentioned in the Antiques Roadshow book ‘Is It Genuine’ which contains an interview with one of the glassmakers who remembers the collectors’ eagerness for these dated weights. Salvador Ysart, Strathearn Glass Identification Guide + Gallery. Strathearn, Vintage 3" STRATHEARN MILLEFIORI Scottish Art Glass Paperweight CARTWHEEL spokes. Unfortunately, little documentation exists on the designs of these canes, but this has been partly remedied by the contents of this website, as well as the KevH site (see links page). Vintage Strathearn Early Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight. There are a number of weights signed in this way and it is thought that Paul did this for friends and contacts rather than as his normal form of identification. Selkirk Glass, See complete description. Such pieces are very helpful when identifying weights of uncertain provenance. Information from Catherine Ysart. Home Antique Modern Galleries Identification. (See the Paul Ysart - Caithness Jewellery section.) Vintage Scottish Glass Paperweight Strathearn S76 Blue Flower. Weights from 1970-1980 all contain a date and the Whitefriars emblem which is a stylised monk that looks like a figure ‘1’. Strathearn Paperweights 3. The leaves of the flower weights are fairly distinctive in the Ysart weights and are made in the same way in weights attributed to both Paul and Salvador Ysart. The new company was owned by Teachers Whiskey. Photos of his weights appear in 1958, 1974, 1977, 1980 issues. An ink bottle, shown at the ‘British Glass between The Wars’ exhibition in 1987, has an attribution to Salvador Ysart at Moncrieff’s c.1930. From the weights that have been individually confirmed by Paul Ysart, as belonging to the Monart period, a noticeable and consistent feature has emerged - the colour of the glass used. There are six main groups of the Ysart paperweights: Monart, Vasart, Salvador Ysart ‘Y’ cane, Paul Ysart unmarked, Paul Ysart with PY cane and Paul Ysart with ‘H’ cane. This article was compiled by Roy Brown & Frank Andrews, based on the mass of information supplied by various club members. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). Above: … Details: lovely, vintage, glass, royal, mail, class, beautiful, colours, striking, photo. Strathearn Paperweight can be found here at the best price. Occasionally, these weights are found with a paper label; any such piece is of great documentary value. £65 965F: 964F: Vasart nine spoke paperweight. The lowest price paid for a Strathearn Paperweight is $10, for a single Strathearn Paperweight, sold on 14th September 2010 from Paige Auction Gallery Inc. Strathearn 7 spoke glass paperweight latticino twists millefiori canes orange ground vintage Scotland RetroGlassAndBeyond. The exhibition catalogue illustrates several pieces of Strathearn made during 1970-71, including two lamp bases, a vase, a set of three candlesticks and two paperweights, all attributed to Angus Sillars as designer. oder Briefbeschwerer mit Lampenarbeiten. About. Very few examples of Paul Ysart weights from this period are known with a ‘PY’ cane, and only a few examples are currently known with a ‘PY’ cane and a paper Monart label. Set email alerts so you never miss an auction lot again. £95.00. Menu Home Antique Modern Galleries Identification. Two other unusually shaped weights are known to have been made by Salvador Ysart; these are large flat pieces containing a mass of millefiori work,with a central rear opening into one of which has been inserted a photograph of Salvador and of his wife, Enriquetta, in the other. 1971 & 1976 on P. Ysart in this medium ( Peter Holmes ) cane or engraved information the... 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