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Contemporary American Paperweights for Sale

The glass paperweights on this page are by contemporary American makers. I am using it to list paperweights were I have only a few examples for sale by the maker. Be sure to check out my other pages for specific makers such as Charles Kaziun, St. Clair, Degenhart, and Gentile Glass. Just starting this list. More coming soon.

If you would like to purchase any of these paperweights, e-mail me at: aport@paperweights.com

2616 Early Orient & Flume Art Nouveau Style Paperweight with possible GES signature cane. circa 1974. This is a wonderful example of an early Orient & Flume art nouveau style paperweight. It has an iridescent surface decorated with an art nouveau style floral design consisting of three blue flowers against an ivory background. It is signed on the bottom "Orient & Flume 245 M 74".
There is also what appears to be a signature cane in the center of the bottom "GES". The use of this cane is previously undocumented, so it is possible that this is a fluke rather than a deliberate inclusion of a signature cane.
Orient & Flume was started in 1972 in Chico, California by Douglas Boyd and David Hopper. It studio took its name from its initial location which was at the corner of Orient & Flume. Their early weights adopted a style that has become known as the California style of iridescent paperweights with surface torchworked art nouveau motifs on the outside surface of the weight. Later work involved interior lampworked designs.
Size: Just under 2 7/8" diameter by 1 3/4"" high.   .
Signature: Signed "Orient & Flume 245 M 74" on the base.
Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks or chips.
Execution: Perfect execution.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:
Large picture of the paperweight
Profile view
Another large picture
Bottom view
Another bottom view with contrast increased to show signature
View of possible signature GES signature cane
$135 postage paid in the US.
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2890 Rick Ayotte House Sparrows Limited Edition Paperweight. circa 1982. This paperweight features a pair of house sparrows on two branches. The birds are very three dimensional as they blend with the foliage. The ground is white. This is an early paperweight by Rick Ayotte. It is signed "Ayotte 2/50 '82" on the edge indicating that it was part of a limited edition of 50 paperweights.
This weight appears in the book Songs without Words: The Art of the Paperweight - Rick Ayotte. This weight is shown on page 60 and is catalog number A95. This paperweight comes with an insert from Rick that provides background information on the House Sparrow.
As is typical of some of Rick's early weights, this paperweight has a relatively flat profile. The low profile allows Rick to fill the weight with details and avoid optical distortion, but it also made it difficult eliminate all the glare from the lights when taking pictures.
Roland "Rick" Ayotte specializes in paperweights with themes from nature, including lampworked bird and other animals, flowers, fruits, and berries. His paperweights range in size from miniatures to super magnums. He also produces other wonderful glass art objects. He lives and works in Nashua, New Hampshire and has been making glass paperweights since 1978.
Size: 2 3/4" diameter by 1 7/8" high.
Signature: Signed "Ayotte 2/50 '82" on the edge.
Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or scratches.
Execution: Perfect execution.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:
Large picture of the paperweight
Close-up View
Profile View
Signature
Another large picture
Insert that comes with this paperweight
$1,250 postage paid in the US.
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2893 Magnum Rick Ayotte Scarlet Macaw Limited Edition Paperweight. circa 1983. This paperweight features a Scarlet Macaw on a jungle branch with lush foliage surrounding the bird and its bright scarlet tail. This is an early paperweight by Rick Ayotte and is the eight in his series of tropical birds. It is signed "Ayotte 26/75 '83" on the edge indicating that it was part of a limited edition of 75 paperweights.
This weight appears in the book Songs without Words: The Art of the Paperweight - Rick Ayotte. This weight is shown on page 67 and is catalog number A112.
As is typical of some of Rick's early weights, this paperweight has a relatively flat profile. The low profile allows Rick to fill the weight with details and avoid optical distortion, but it also made it difficult eliminate all the glare from the lights when taking pictures.
Rick Ayotte specializes in paperweights with themes from nature, including lampworked bird and other animals, flowers, fruits, and berries. His paperweights range in size from miniatures to super magnums. He also produces other wonderful glass art objects. He lives and works in Nashua, New Hampshire and has been making glass paperweights since 1978.
Magnum Size: 3 3/16" diameter by just under 1 5/8" high.
Signature: Signed "Ayotte 26/75 '83" on the edge.
Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or scratches.
Execution: Perfect execution.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:
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Close-up View
Profile View
Signature
SOLD.
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2801 Rare Early 1988 Signed Abelman / Ward Blue Floral Sculptural Paperweight. circa 1988. This paperweight a blue floral bouquet set against a black background. This three dimensional sculptural paperweight is an early lampwork creation of Mayauel Ward and Stuart Abelman. The three dimensional bouquet of nine flowers plus leaves and stems is set on a black ground with a clear layer on top. It is absolutely spectacular.
Stuart Abelman studied glass at Carnegie Mellon University and in the Master of Fine Arts program at UCLA (California). He taught a developed a flat glass program for El Camino College and in 1977 opened his Abelman Glass Studio in Van Nuys, CA.
Mayauel Ward is one of the premier lampwork artists working today. He started with a glass class taught by Stuart Abelman at El Camino College. After completing his studies, he went to work at Correia Glass where he worked with Ken Rosenfeld. In 1979 he joined the Abelman Glass Studio where he started making lampwork designs in 1987. Although he continued to work at Abelman, he also built a studio in his home in Manhattan Beach, CA. His work is uniquely his own although he gets inspiration from the fine lampwork designs of Paul Stankard and Chris Buzzini. There are articles about Mayauel Ward in the 1997 and 2006 issues of the Annual Bulletin of the Paperweight Collectors Association.
Magnum Size: 3 15/16" tall by just under 3" wide by 1 5/8" deep.
Signature: Signed "Abelman / Ward 1988" on the bottom.
Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks or chips. I could not find any scratches other than on the base.
Execution: Perfect execution.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:
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Close-up View
Side View
Back View
Signature
$295 postage paid in the US.
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2792 Orient & Flume Lampwork Flower Paperweight. circa 1979. This is a great example of an early Orient & Flume lampwork style style paperweight. It has a burgundy colored lampwork flower and stem over an iridescent central light green ground. The flower has a complex millefiori cane with a star cane in the center. A truly magical example of O&F's early work. It is signed on the bottom "Orient & Flume CQ 15 May 1979" and also have the remnants of the original paper label.
Orient & Flume was started in 1972 in Chico, California by Douglas Boyd and David Hopper. It studio took its name from its initial location which was at the corner of Orient & Flume. Their early weights adopted a style that has become known as the California style of iridescent paperweights with surface torchworked art nouveau motifs on the outside surface of the weight. Later work such as this involved interior lampworked designs.
Size: Just under 2 7/8" diameter by 1 3/4"" high.   .
Signature: Signed "Orient & Flume CQ 15 May 1979" on the base and also has the remnants of the original paper label.
Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks or chips.
Execution: Perfect execution.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:
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Profile View
Close-up View
Signature
SOLD.
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2807 Magnum Steve Lundberg Seascape or Underwater Paperweight. This is a wonderful Steven Lundberg Seascape or Underwater Scene Paperweight. It features three fish, an eel, and various other sea life animals and plants. Fantastic colors and wonderful execution. This is a spectacular paperweight. Double signed Steven Lundberg and Lundberg Studios 1992.
James Lundberg founded Nouveau Glass in San Jose, California in the early 1970s. Steven Lundberg joined shortly later. The first paperweights were made in 1972. In 1973, the firm was renamed Lundberg Studios and moved to Davenport, California. James died in an accident in 1991. Steven left Lundberg Studios in 1997 and set up his own studio. He died from ALS in 2008.   Each paperweight produced at Lundberg Studios is signed and dated by the studio and signed by the artist.
Very Large Size: 3 1/3" diameter by 2 13/16" high.   It weighs 1 pound 11 ounces.
Signature: Signed Steven Lundberg and also Lundberg Studios and has a unique registration number.
Condition: Very good condition with no cracks or chips. It does however have a rub mark or faint scratch on the side that is about 1/2" long. This is very difficult to see but I was able to get a picture of it. Please see the detail pictures.
Execution: Perfect execution.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:
Large picture of the paperweight
Profile View
Another Profile View
Signatures
Picture of scratch on side
SOLD
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2597 Correia Art Glass Limited Edition Bird of Paradise Paperweight. circa 1983. This paperweight features a stylized Bird of Paradise Flower with leaves and stem over a dark blue (almost black ground). It is finished with a satin or matte finish except for the angled facet and the base. It is number 14 in a limited edition of 100 weights.   A striking paperweight. The weight is signed on the bottom "Correia" and "1983 LIMITED EDITION PW BPCLM 14/100".
Correia Art Glass was founded by Steven Correia in 1973. It is located in Santa Monica, California. Currently the company is run by his two children Algerine Correia and Jeffrey Correia.
Size: 2 5/8" diameter by 2 7/16" high. There is one angled facet for viewing the Bird of Paradise flower. The base is finished flat. The remainder of the surface is sandblasted to a matte finish.
Signature: Signed "Correia" and "1983 LIMITED EDITION PW BPCLM 14/100". Correia registers each paperweight.
Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks, cracks, or scratches except for some scratches on the base from wear.
Execution: Perfect execution.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:
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Side view
Bottom with Signature
SOLD
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2681 Correia Art Glass Chanukah Paperweight. This paperweight has a blue Star of David, Menorah, and Hebrew Chai symbol (meaning "living" or "for life"). Each symbol appears three times on the paperweight. The background has a matte finish. The paperweight is made by applying an overlay of blue glass to a crystal paperweight and then removing the space between each figure to create the raised symbols. The weight is signed on the bottom "Correia" and "WE8293 2-00-7".
Correia Art Glass was founded by Steven Correia in 1973. It is located in Santa Monica, California. Currently the company is run by his two children Algerine Correia and Jeffrey Correia.
Magnum size: 3 1/16" diameter by 3" high.   Signed "Correia" and "WE8293 2-00-7" on the bottom. Correia registers each paperweight and I believe the number 8293 is a style and the 2-00-7 is a series number rather than the year.
Excellent Condition: No chips or cracks. The bottom has scratches from wear.
$125 postage paid in the US.
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2537 Rare Glass Eye Studio Blush Pink Crimp Tulip. circa 2004. Large blush pink crimp tulip paperweight. There are six large pink petals and three black stamens in the center. The paperweight has one angled top facet. It is engraved on the bottom "Glass Eye Studio 2004." This is an outstanding example of the very best work from the Glass Eye Studio.
Glass Eye Studio was founded in 1978 in Seattle, Washington. Managed by Dale Leman, GES is a production glass company that produces a range of glass products. Most paperweights are signed with the acid etched initials GES, although some are signed with the engraved Glass Eye Studio signature or even a signature cane.
Magnum size: Just under 3 1/4" diameter by 3" high.   Circa. 2004. The bottom ground flat and engraved "Glass Eye Studio 2004."
Excellent Condition: No chips or cracks. No flaws.
$195 postage paid in the US.
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2806 Magnum Daniel Salazar Lundberg Studios Ruffle Edge Pansy Paperweight with LS90 Signature Cane. circa 1990. This is a fantastic ruffle edge six petal pansy paperweight by Daniel Salazar of Lundberg Studios.   It features three pansy-like flowers with leaves and stems over a transparent burgundy ground. It is double signed Daniel Salazar Lundberg Studios and also has a LS90 signature cane.
Pansies have only five petals and this flower has six petals. This paperweight is similar to a ruffle edge five petal pansy made in the early 1980s by Lundberg Studios, so I assume Salazar took artstic license with this one. If someone has the correct name for this variety, I will be grateful.
Daniel Salazar is one of the lead gaffers at Lundberg Studios in Davenport, California and is their primary paperweight designer and maker. He joined Lundberg in 1975.   The studio was founded by James Lundberg in the early 1970s. Steven Lundberg joined shortly later. The first paperweights were made in 1972. In 1973 the firm was renamed Lundberg Studios and moved to Davenport, California. James died in an accident in 1991. Steven left Lundberg Studios in 1997 and set up his own studio. He died from ALS in 2008.   Each paperweight produced at Lundberg Studios is signed and dated by the studio and signed by the artist.
Please ignore the white areas in the picture caused by the light.
Very Large Size: 3 1/8" diameter by just under 2 7/16" high.
Signature: Signed Daniel Salazar and Lundberg Studios and has a unique registration number. It also has a Lundberg Studios LS90 signature cane.
Condition: Very good condition with no cracks or chips. It does however have a rub mark or faint scratch on the side that is about 1/4" long. This is very difficult to see but I was able to get a picture of it. Please see the detail pictures.
Execution: Perfect execution.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:
Large picture of the paperweight
Profile View
Lundberg Studios 1990 Signature Cane
Signatures
Picture of scratch on side
$295 postage paid in the US.
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1953 Early Bob Banford Red Clematis with Buds Paperweight. circa 1973 - 1977. This paperweight has a transparent red clematis with yellow stamens and 3 buds plus leaves and a stem. The buds are in different states of maturity, from a small bud just starting to the largest partially open. The floral arrangement floats above an opaque white ground. Bob's traditional "B" signature cane appears next to the stem. This is a very desirable example of Bob's early work.
This was a hard paperweight to photograph because of the white ground. Rest assured that the glass is clear and the ground is white.
Bob Banford works in Hammonton, NJ. He started making paperweights in 1971 along with his father, Ray Banford. He continued to make paperweights until 2009. Bob did not date his weights, but this weight is consistent with his early period.
Size: 2 1/3" diameter by 1 7/8" high. The bottom is flat.
Signature: Signed with Bob's signature "B" cane in the design.
Condition: Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or scratches.
Execution: Excellent execution. Well centered and balanced design.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links:
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Closeup view
SOLD
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2576 Very Early Charles Lotton King Tut Paperweight. circa 1972. Abstract surface decorated paperweight with Charles Lotton's early King Tut design. This is signed "Lotton 1972" in script on the bottom and has the unfinished pontil mark typical of Lotton's work. An outstanding example of Lotton's early work with his wonderful iridescent blue and silver colors.
Charles Lotton began experimenting with paperweight and vase production in a backyard shed in late 1970 in Lynwood, Illinois. At the time he was a successful hair stylist, salon owner, and a collector of glass. From the beginning, he was determined not to reproduce styles made previously. He developed his own formulas for creating glass colors and pioneered the technique of surface decoration. In 1971 he developed the King Tut design shown here. His paperweights are not finished on the bottom and show a rough pontil mark near the script signature. In 1973 he sold his beauty salon and has since worked full time in glass production.
Size: 2 5/8" diameter by 2" high.   Circa 1972. The bottom is unfinished with a white pontil scar. It has a script signature "Lotton 1972".
Excellent Condition: No chips or cracks. No flaws.
SOLD
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2616	Early Orient & Flume Art Nouveau Style Paperweight with possible GES signature cane. circa 1974. This is a wonderful example of an early Orient & Flume art nouveau style paperweight. It has an iridescent surface decorated with an art nouveau style floral design consisting of three blue flowers against an ivory background. It is signed on the bottom "Orient & Flume 245 M 74". There is also what appears to be a signature cane in the center of the bottom "GES". The use of this cane is previously undocumented, so it is possible that this is a fluke rather than a deliberate inclusion of a signature cane. Orient & Flume was started in 1972 in Chico, California by Douglas Boyd and David Hopper. It studio took its name from its initial location which was at the corner of Orient & Flume. Their early weights adopted a style that has become known as the California style of iridescent paperweights with surface torchworked art nouveau motifs on the outside surface of the weight. Later work involved interior lampworked designs. Size: Just under 2 7/8" diameter by 1 3/4"" high. . Signature: Signed "Orient & Flume 245 M 74" on the base. Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks or chips. Execution: Perfect execution. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Profile view Another large picture Bottom view Another bottom view with contrast increased to show signature View of possible signature GES signature cane $135 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2890	Rick Ayotte House Sparrows Limited Edition Paperweight. circa 1982. This paperweight features a pair of house sparrows on two branches. The birds are very three dimensional as they blend with the foliage. The ground is white. This is an early paperweight by Rick Ayotte. It is signed "Ayotte 2/50 '82" on the edge indicating that it was part of a limited edition of 50 paperweights. This weight appears in the book Songs without Words: The Art of the Paperweight - Rick Ayotte. This weight is shown on page 60 and is catalog number A95. This paperweight comes with an insert from Rick that provides background information on the House Sparrow. As is typical of some of Rick's early weights, this paperweight has a relatively flat profile. The low profile allows Rick to fill the weight with details and avoid optical distortion, but it also made it difficult eliminate all the glare from the lights when taking pictures. Roland "Rick" Ayotte specializes in paperweights with themes from nature, including lampworked bird and other animals, flowers, fruits, and berries. His paperweights range in size from miniatures to super magnums. He also produces other wonderful glass art objects. He lives and works in Nashua, New Hampshire and has been making glass paperweights since 1978. Size: 2 3/4" diameter by 1 7/8" high. Signature: Signed "Ayotte 2/50 '82" on the edge. Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or scratches. Execution: Perfect execution. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Close-up View Profile View Signature Another large picture Insert that comes with this paperweight $1,250 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2893	Magnum Rick Ayotte Scarlet Macaw Limited Edition Paperweight. circa 1983. This paperweight features a Scarlet Macaw on a jungle branch with lush foliage surrounding the bird and its bright scarlet tail. This is an early paperweight by Rick Ayotte and is the eight in his series of tropical birds. It is signed "Ayotte 26/75 '83" on the edge indicating that it was part of a limited edition of 75 paperweights. This weight appears in the book Songs without Words: The Art of the Paperweight - Rick Ayotte. This weight is shown on page 67 and is catalog number A112. As is typical of some of Rick's early weights, this paperweight has a relatively flat profile. The low profile allows Rick to fill the weight with details and avoid optical distortion, but it also made it difficult eliminate all the glare from the lights when taking pictures. Rick Ayotte specializes in paperweights with themes from nature, including lampworked bird and other animals, flowers, fruits, and berries. His paperweights range in size from miniatures to super magnums. He also produces other wonderful glass art objects. He lives and works in Nashua, New Hampshire and has been making glass paperweights since 1978. Magnum Size: 3 3/16" diameter by just under 1 5/8" high. Signature: Signed "Ayotte 26/75 '83" on the edge. Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, or scratches. Execution: Perfect execution. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Close-up View Profile View Signature SOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2801	Rare Early 1988 Signed Abelman / Ward Blue Floral Sculptural Paperweight. circa 1988. This paperweight a blue floral bouquet set against a black background. This three dimensional sculptural paperweight is an early lampwork creation of Mayauel Ward and Stuart Abelman. The three dimensional bouquet of nine flowers plus leaves and stems is set on a black ground with a clear layer on top. It is absolutely spectacular. Stuart Abelman studied glass at Carnegie Mellon University and in the Master of Fine Arts program at UCLA (California). He taught a developed a flat glass program for El Camino College and in 1977 opened his Abelman Glass Studio in Van Nuys, CA. Mayauel Ward is one of the premier lampwork artists working today. He started with a glass class taught by Stuart Abelman at El Camino College. After completing his studies, he went to work at Correia Glass where he worked with Ken Rosenfeld. In 1979 he joined the Abelman Glass Studio where he started making lampwork designs in 1987. Although he continued to work at Abelman, he also built a studio in his home in Manhattan Beach, CA. His work is uniquely his own although he gets inspiration from the fine lampwork designs of Paul Stankard and Chris Buzzini. There are articles about Mayauel Ward in the 1997 and 2006 issues of the Annual Bulletin of the Paperweight Collectors Association. Magnum Size: 3 15/16" tall by just under 3" wide by 1 5/8" deep. Signature: Signed "Abelman / Ward 1988" on the bottom. Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks or chips. I could not find any scratches other than on the base. Execution: Perfect execution. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Close-up View Side View Back View Signature $295 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2792	Orient & Flume Lampwork Flower Paperweight. circa 1979. This is a great example of an early Orient & Flume lampwork style style paperweight. It has a burgundy colored lampwork flower and stem over an iridescent central light green ground. The flower has a complex millefiori cane with a star cane in the center. A truly magical example of O&F's early work. It is signed on the bottom "Orient & Flume CQ 15 May 1979" and also have the remnants of the original paper label. Orient & Flume was started in 1972 in Chico, California by Douglas Boyd and David Hopper. It studio took its name from its initial location which was at the corner of Orient & Flume. Their early weights adopted a style that has become known as the California style of iridescent paperweights with surface torchworked art nouveau motifs on the outside surface of the weight. Later work such as this involved interior lampworked designs. Size: Just under 2 7/8" diameter by 1 3/4"" high. . Signature: Signed "Orient & Flume CQ 15 May 1979" on the base and also has the remnants of the original paper label. Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks or chips. Execution: Perfect execution. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Profile View Close-up View Signature SOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2807	Magnum Steve Lundberg Seascape or Underwater Paperweight. This is a wonderful Steven Lundberg Seascape or Underwater Scene Paperweight. It features three fish, an eel, and various other sea life animals and plants. Fantastic colors and wonderful execution. This is a spectacular paperweight. Double signed Steven Lundberg and Lundberg Studios 1992. James Lundberg founded Nouveau Glass in San Jose, California in the early 1970s. Steven Lundberg joined shortly later. The first paperweights were made in 1972. In 1973, the firm was renamed Lundberg Studios and moved to Davenport, California. James died in an accident in 1991. Steven left Lundberg Studios in 1997 and set up his own studio. He died from ALS in 2008. Each paperweight produced at Lundberg Studios is signed and dated by the studio and signed by the artist. Very Large Size: 3 1/3" diameter by 2 13/16" high. It weighs 1 pound 11 ounces. Signature: Signed Steven Lundberg and also Lundberg Studios and has a unique registration number. Condition: Very good condition with no cracks or chips. It does however have a rub mark or faint scratch on the side that is about 1/2" long. This is very difficult to see but I was able to get a picture of it. Please see the detail pictures. Execution: Perfect execution. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Profile View Another Profile View Signatures Picture of scratch on side SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2597	Correia Art Glass Limited Edition Bird of Paradise Paperweight. circa 1983. This paperweight features a stylized Bird of Paradise Flower with leaves and stem over a dark blue (almost black ground). It is finished with a satin or matte finish except for the angled facet and the base. It is number 14 in a limited edition of 100 weights. A striking paperweight. The weight is signed on the bottom "Correia" and "1983 LIMITED EDITION PW BPCLM 14/100". Correia Art Glass was founded by Steven Correia in 1973. It is located in Santa Monica, California. Currently the company is run by his two children Algerine Correia and Jeffrey Correia. Size: 2 5/8" diameter by 2 7/16" high. There is one angled facet for viewing the Bird of Paradise flower. The base is finished flat. The remainder of the surface is sandblasted to a matte finish. Signature: Signed "Correia" and "1983 LIMITED EDITION PW BPCLM 14/100". Correia registers each paperweight. Condition: Excellent condition with no cracks, cracks, or scratches except for some scratches on the base from wear. Execution: Perfect execution. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Side view Bottom with Signature SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2681	Correia Art Glass Chanukah Paperweight. This paperweight has a blue Star of David, Menorah, and Hebrew Chai symbol (meaning "living" or "for life"). Each symbol appears three times on the paperweight. The background has a matte finish. The paperweight is made by applying an overlay of blue glass to a crystal paperweight and then removing the space between each figure to create the raised symbols. The weight is signed on the bottom "Correia" and "WE8293 2-00-7". Correia Art Glass was founded by Steven Correia in 1973. It is located in Santa Monica, California. Currently the company is run by his two children Algerine Correia and Jeffrey Correia. Magnum size: 3 1/16" diameter by 3" high. Signed "Correia" and "WE8293 2-00-7" on the bottom. Correia registers each paperweight and I believe the number 8293 is a style and the 2-00-7 is a series number rather than the year. Excellent Condition: No chips or cracks. The bottom has scratches from wear. $125 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2537	Rare Glass Eye Studio Blush Pink Crimp Tulip. circa 2004. Large blush pink crimp tulip paperweight. There are six large pink petals and three black stamens in the center. The paperweight has one angled top facet. It is engraved on the bottom "Glass Eye Studio 2004." This is an outstanding example of the very best work from the Glass Eye Studio. Glass Eye Studio was founded in 1978 in Seattle, Washington. Managed by Dale Leman, GES is a production glass company that produces a range of glass products. Most paperweights are signed with the acid etched initials GES, although some are signed with the engraved Glass Eye Studio signature or even a signature cane. Magnum size: Just under 3 1/4" diameter by 3" high. Circa. 2004. The bottom ground flat and engraved "Glass Eye Studio 2004." Excellent Condition: No chips or cracks. No flaws. $195 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2806	Magnum Daniel Salazar Lundberg Studios Ruffle Edge Pansy Paperweight with LS90 Signature Cane. circa 1990. This is a fantastic ruffle edge six petal pansy paperweight by Daniel Salazar of Lundberg Studios. It features three pansy-like flowers with leaves and stems over a transparent burgundy ground. It is double signed Daniel Salazar Lundberg Studios and also has a LS90 signature cane. Pansies have only five petals and this flower has six petals. This paperweight is similar to a ruffle edge five petal pansy made in the early 1980s by Lundberg Studios, so I assume Salazar took artstic license with this one. If someone has the correct name for this variety, I will be grateful. Daniel Salazar is one of the lead gaffers at Lundberg Studios in Davenport, California and is their primary paperweight designer and maker. He joined Lundberg in 1975. The studio was founded by James Lundberg in the early 1970s. Steven Lundberg joined shortly later. The first paperweights were made in 1972. In 1973 the firm was renamed Lundberg Studios and moved to Davenport, California. James died in an accident in 1991. Steven left Lundberg Studios in 1997 and set up his own studio. He died from ALS in 2008. Each paperweight produced at Lundberg Studios is signed and dated by the studio and signed by the artist. Please ignore the white areas in the picture caused by the light. Very Large Size: 3 1/8" diameter by just under 2 7/16" high. Signature: Signed Daniel Salazar and Lundberg Studios and has a unique registration number. It also has a Lundberg Studios LS90 signature cane. Condition: Very good condition with no cracks or chips. It does however have a rub mark or faint scratch on the side that is about 1/4" long. This is very difficult to see but I was able to get a picture of it. Please see the detail pictures. Execution: Perfect execution. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Profile View Lundberg Studios 1990 Signature Cane Signatures Picture of scratch on side $295 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
1953	Early Bob Banford Red Clematis with Buds Paperweight. circa 1973 - 1977. This paperweight has a transparent red clematis with yellow stamens and 3 buds plus leaves and a stem. The buds are in different states of maturity, from a small bud just starting to the largest partially open. The floral arrangement floats above an opaque white ground. Bob's traditional "B" signature cane appears next to the stem. This is a very desirable example of Bob's early work. This was a hard paperweight to photograph because of the white ground. Rest assured that the glass is clear and the ground is white. Bob Banford works in Hammonton, NJ. He started making paperweights in 1971 along with his father, Ray Banford. He continued to make paperweights until 2009. Bob did not date his weights, but this weight is consistent with his early period. Size: 2 1/3" diameter by 1 7/8" high. The bottom is flat. Signature: Signed with Bob's signature "B" cane in the design. Condition: Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or scratches. Execution: Excellent execution. Well centered and balanced design. For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight Profile view of the paperweight Closeup view SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image
2576	Very Early Charles Lotton King Tut Paperweight. circa 1972. Abstract surface decorated paperweight with Charles Lotton's early King Tut design. This is signed "Lotton 1972" in script on the bottom and has the unfinished pontil mark typical of Lotton's work. An outstanding example of Lotton's early work with his wonderful iridescent blue and silver colors. Charles Lotton began experimenting with paperweight and vase production in a backyard shed in late 1970 in Lynwood, Illinois. At the time he was a successful hair stylist, salon owner, and a collector of glass. From the beginning, he was determined not to reproduce styles made previously. He developed his own formulas for creating glass colors and pioneered the technique of surface decoration. In 1971 he developed the King Tut design shown here. His paperweights are not finished on the bottom and show a rough pontil mark near the script signature. In 1973 he sold his beauty salon and has since worked full time in glass production. Size: 2 5/8" diameter by 2" high. Circa 1972. The bottom is unfinished with a white pontil scar. It has a script signature "Lotton 1972". Excellent Condition: No chips or cracks. No flaws. SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image.	Click on the picture to see a larger image

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