Perthshire Paperweights for Sale
Perthshire Paperweights for Sale
Perthshire is a small company in Crieff, Scotland that was devoted to the creation of quality glass paperweights. They stopped production in January 2002 after more than 30 years of production. Their paperweights were consistently high in quality and yet remained reasonable in price.
The birth of Scottish paperweight making is credited to the glass making family of Salvador Ysart, who moved to Crieff, Scotland in 1922. They worked first at John Moncrieff Ltd and made the earliest Scottish paperweights during that period. In 1946 Salvadore and his sons Augustine and Vincent founded Ysart Brothers Glass and produced glass wares under the Vasart label. The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass.
Stuart Drysdale was hired manage the business side of the enterprise in 1960. The company evolved into a new company Strathearn owned by Teachers Whiskey. In 1967 Drysdale was sent a magazine article on antique paperweights (Woman's Day, July 1965). The inspired him to try to produce weights comparable to the French antiques. With this goal in mind, he and several of the glass workers left Strathearn to found Perthshire in 1968.
Peter McDougall was one of the very young glass workers who left Strathearn in 1969. When Perthshire closed in 2002 he was the head craftsman of Perthshire. Peter now has his own studio PMcD Glass Studio and makes paperweights under his own name. For a selection of Peter's paperweights, see my PMcD page.
There are more Scottish paperweights and related objects on my page of Scottish Paperweights.
For more information, you can read about the Perthshire in three books:
If you are looking for a particular Perthshire paperweight, please let me know what you are seeking. I now have quite a few Perthshire weights in stock, including annual collection and limited edition weights.
If you would like to purchase
any of these paperweights, e-mail me at: aport@paperweights.com
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Large Perthshire PP1 Paneled Millefiori Paperweight. circa
1982-2001. A large patterned millefiori paperweight with 10
sections of floral millefiori canes over an almost opaque cobalt blue ground.
The central design consists of two rings around a central floral cane.
This paperweight dates from 1982 or later when Perthshire changed the PP1
pattern to have 10 sections, each with a 1-1-2-3 pattern of canes.
The paneled sections are surrounded by an outer ring of twists and then
an outer ring of canes. It has a paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS
CRIEFF SCOTLAND". A stunning paperweight with dramatic colors.
Large Size: Just under 3" diameter by 2" high. The
base is ground concave.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweightSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Large Perthshire PP94 Paneled Millefiori Paperweight. circa
1993-1997. A large patterned millefiori paperweight with five
sections of floral millefiori canes over an almost opaque cobalt blue ground.
The central design consists of two rings around a central P signature cane.
Each of the five sections has a unique 3-2-5 pattern with two sizes of
canes. Each section is bordered by twists on three sides. There
is an outer ring of canes in groups of alternating colors. This design
was made from 1993 to 1997 only. It has a paper label "PERTHSHIRE
PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND". A stunning paperweight with dramatic
colors.
Large Size: 3" diameter by 2 1/8" high.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweightSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Rare Large 1979 Perthshire PP34 Limited Edition Cross Paperweight
with Complex Canes. circa 1979. This is a large Perthshire
design consisting of a close packed arrangement of complex millefiori canes
in a four paneled cross pattern. The cross is bordered by green,
orange, and white twists and consists of identical blue complex canes with
a complex center. Each panel has a 1-2-3-4-5-7 pattern of complex
canes. The ground is a translucent green. It is signed on the
bottom with a "P 1979" complex cane. There is also a worn paper label
"PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND". A stunning paperweight
with dramatic colors.
This is a hard to find design. It was made only in 1978 and 1979. Large Size: Just under 3" diameter by 2 1/4" high.
The center of the base is ground concave.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight$465 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Large Perthshire PP30 Limited Edition Millefiori Paperweight with
Star Pattern. circa 1977. A large millefiori paperweight
with a star pattern outlined by twist canes on a translucent blue ground.
The panels between the points of the star are filled with a 1-3-4-5-6 pattern.
Each point consists of a 1-1-2 pattern. The center is a concentric
pattern of two rings around a larger complex cane. This paperweight
is signed on the bottom with a "P 1977" complex signature cane.
This limited edition paperweight was made from 1976 to 1979. Large Size: 3 1/16" diameter by 2 1/8" high. The
center of the base is ground concave.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweightSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire 1999 PP204 Limited Edition Complex Millefiori Paperweight.
circa
1999. This is a large cartwheel design with a variety of complex
canes and fine white twists on a translucent blue ground. It is signed
and dated on the base with a complex "P 1999" cane. It also has a
paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND" on the base.
This paperweight is #231 of a limited edition of 250 weights and the number
231 is etched on the base above the signature cane. A very showy
weight from the last few years of Perthshire's production.
Large Size: 3" diameter by 2 1/8" high.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight$345 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 2701 | Perthshire Annual Edition 1979E Limited Edition Seal Paperweight.
circa
1979. This magnum sized paperweight features a performing circus
seal perched on a red and white spiral striped stand and balancing a red
and white striped ball on its nose. This is one of a series of hollow
weights each with a different animal. The paperweight has a translucent
ruby flash overlay and is faceted with one large top facet and 16 side
facets. It is signed with a "P" signature cane on the base of the
seal's stand. It comes with its original certificate identifying
this as #213 out of a limited edition of 400 weights. Only 275 were
actually made in the series, making this one of the rarer paperweights.
The hollow weights like this are one of the favorites of collectors since they are so difficult to make. This one in particular is a joy to examine. Take a look at the close-up picture to see the detail with the seal wrapping his limbs around the stand for balance as he maneuvers the ball. Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their annual collection items. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. Magnum Size: 3 7/16" diameter by 2 3/4" high.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight$575 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire PP5 Medium Millefiori Paperweight. circa 1985.
This is a medium paneled weight with an unusual pattern of five panels,
each with a 1-2-3-4 pattern, then a ring of radial twists with two canes
at each corner, plus an outer ring of canes. The ground is a translucent
green. It is signed in the center of the design with a Perthshire
"P" cane and also has a paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND".
It will ship with its original Perthshire box.
This PP5 pattern is not one of the patterns documented in the Complete Guide to Perthshire Paperweights, but I believe it to be a PP5. Size: 2 1/2" diameter by 1 3/4" high.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweightSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Large Perthshire Annual Edition 1977E Limited Edition Millefiori
Paperweight. This unusual design features a green six petal flower
formed from complex millefiori canes with a "P" signature in the center.
It is surrounded by a scalloped garland of brown and purple complex canes.
The ground is a translucent green. This is part of a limited edition
made only in 1977. The edition was planned for 400 weight, but only
346 were made. It has a paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF
SCOTLAND" on the bottom.
Note: The dark area in the picture is the label on the base. Large Size: 3" diameter by 2 1/16" high. The base
is hollow ground.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweightSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire PP20 Medium Millefiori Swirl Paperweight. circa
1971-1975. This is a medium swirl weight is hard to find. It
was made only for five years, from 1971 to 1975. The design has a
complex center cane and multicolored spiral threads extending outward and
wrapped around to the bottom. It has a clear ground and a flat polished
base. The view of the bottom shows how the spiral threads wrap
around to the base.
Note: Some literature refer to the strands as seaweed and calls this and the larger PP21 a Seaweed weight rather than a Swirl weight. Size: 2 1/2" diameter by 1 3/4" high. The base is
polished flat.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight$99 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Large Perthshire Year 2000 PP216 Limited Edition Millefiori Paperweight
with complex canes. This paperweight has complex canes set to
form a cross over a ruby translucent ground. The paperweight is packed
with complex canes of various colors. Two concentric rings of complex
canes on the outside complete the design. This is number 83 in a
limited edition of 200 weights. It is signed and dated "P 2000" in a millefiori
cane on the bottom. It is also has the number 83 engraved on the
bottom and a paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND".
It comes with a certificate from Perthshire and its original satin lined box. The certificate is shown in this link. Large Size: 3" diameter by 2 1/8" high. The base
is hollow ground.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweightSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire PP2 Medium Paneled Paperweight. circa 1969-1977.
This is a medium sized patterned millefiori paperweight with 12 sections
of floral millefiori canes over an almost opaque yellow ground. The
central design consists of two rings around a central cane. This
paperweight dates from 1977 or earlier because Perthshire started signing
this design with a P cane in 1978. It has a worn paper label "PERTHSHIRE
PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND" on the bottom. A very nice paperweight
with rich colors.
Size: 2 7/16” diameter by 1 11/16" high. The base
is fire polished.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweightSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire PP4 Medium Concentric Paperweight. Circa 1972
- 1992. Perthshire concentric design with 6 six rings of floret canes
over a clear ground. The rings are pastel tones of light blue, brown,
and yellow. The signature "P" cane in the outer row contrasts with
a darker blue color.
This is one of the few Perthshire designs that have the signature cane in the outer row. The design was made with a hollow ground base from 1972 to 1992. Size: Just over 2 1/2” diameter by 1 7/8" high. The
base is hollow ground.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweight$115 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire PP124 Miniature Millefiori Paperweight. circa
1990. This is a miniature paneled weight with five paneled sections
each having a 1-2-3 pattern and two outer concentric rings. The panes
are separated by short twists. This design was made only from 1990-1995.
The ground is an opaque green. It is signed in the center of the
design with a Perthshire "P" cane and also has a paper label "PERTHSHIRE
PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND". It will ship with its original Perthshire
box.
The PP124 design is one of the patterns documented in the Complete Guide to Perthshire Paperweights. The PP124 design was made from 1990 to 1997, but the design for 1996 & 1996 was different. Size: 2" diameter by 1 1/2" high.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweightSOLD. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire PP22 Concentric Scent Bottle. Circa 1983 -
1996. Perthshire scent bottle with a concentric design five rings
of millefiori around a central P signature cane. The design is placed
over a green ground. The stopper has matching strands of green.
The five ring design was made from 1983 to 1986. This is a great
example complete with a paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND".
Size: 5 ½” tall by just over 2 ¾” diameter.
The bottle by itself is 3” tall by 2 ¾” diameter. The stopper
is 3 5/8” long by just over ¾” diameter.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the bottle$175 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire PP226 Miniature Limited Edition Faceted Millefiori Paperweight.
This
paperweight is an exquisite smaller weight that really sparkles from Perthshire's
last full year of production. It features two rings of complex millefiori
cane clusters surrounding a central green floral cane set on a translucent
blue ground. The outer ring of blue and white complex canes has additional
pink millefiori canes set in between each complex cane, as if to form a
third ring. The paperweight has a large top facet, five side facets,
and a convex polished base. This is number 140 in a limited edition
of 350 weights. It is signed and dated "P 2001" in a millefiori cane on
the bottom. It is also has the number 140 engraved on the bottom
and a paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND". It comes
with a certificate from Perthshire and its original satin lined box.
Size: 1 3/4" diameter by 1 1/8" high. Outstanding condition with no chips or cracks. It has a paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND" and is also signed in cane under the label. In the picture I peeled the label back to show the signature cane. The paperweight comes with the original satin lined box and its original certificate. The certificate is shown in this link. SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire PP90 Medium Millefiori Paperweight.
circa 1987-1988.
This hard to find paperweight consists of a large complex central cane
cluster surrounded by five smaller complex cane clusters over a dark blue,
almost black, ground. It is signed with the Perthshire "P" in the
center. A very showy weight.
Because the PP90 design was made only in 1987 and 1988, it is a relatively difficult design to find. Each cane cluster looks like it could have been made of separate canes, but the standard reference on Perthshire states that these are complex canes. Size: 2 1/2" diameter by just over 1 3/4" high.
SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire PP14 Limited Edition Faceted Millefiori Paperweight.
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paperweight consists of five pink complex millefiori cane clusters surrounding
a central yellow cane cluster set on a clear ground. It has a large
top facet, five side facets, and a flat, polished, star-cut base.
The central cluster contains the letter B for 1970. There is also
has a worn but legible paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND".
The PP14 was made in a limited edition each year from 1969 to 1994. The 1969 edition was signed with an "A", 1970 was signed with a "B", and so forth. This is the only series that Perthshire made in a complete series from A to Z. Size: 2 1/2" diameter by 1 1/2" high. Very good condition with no chips or cracks. Some wear on the base. Signed with a "B" for the year 1970 and also a paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND". The paperweight comes with the original hexagon shaped box made for this series, as shown in this link. $145 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Perthshire Annual Edition 1972C Miniature Flower. This
paperweight features a red lampwork flower with a green stem and two leaves
in a stave basket of blue and white floret canes each with a red center.
The Perthshire "P" signature cane is in the center of the flower.
This design was Perthshire's first use of a stave basket in a paperweight.
It comes with its original box and certificate identifying this as #602
out of a limited edition of 1000.
This was a difficult paperweight to photograph. The stave basket in the background makes the pictures look dark, but the actual glass is clear and this little paperweight is a miniature jewel. Perthshire made this paperweight as one of their first annual collection items. This means the design was made only that one year and never again. They made a crown weight as the annual collection item for 1969. In 1970, they made a dragonfly paperweight and a flash overlay millefiori weight. There were four annual collection weights for 1971 and only three annual collection weights for 1972. An identical paperweight sold for $432 in Selman's Spring 2009 Auction. Size: 2" diameter by just over 1 9/16" high.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the paperweightSOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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Large Perthshire Millefiori Vase. This vase dates
from the early years of Perthshire production and is reminiscent of similar
vases made during the Vasart period. The top section shows traces
of millefiori mixed in with the blue color. Perfect execution and
wonderful color.
Size: 5 1/2" tall by 4 3/4" diameter at the mouth. Excellent good condition with no chips or cracks. Unsigned but I guarantee that this is an authentic Perthshire item. It originally had a Perthshire paper label. $265 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 2524 | Perthshire Miniature Concentric Millefiori Paperweight. This
paperweight consists of four concentric rings of millefiori around a central
Perthshire "P" cane. The ground is black or a very dark blue.
The rings are light blue, green, rust, and blue. This paperweight
has a worn but legible paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND".
Size: 1 3/4" diameter by 1 3/8" high. Excellent condition with no scratches, chips or cracks. SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| 1345 | Fancy Cut Perthshire PP163 Paperweight. Miniature paperweight
with four concentric circles of millefiori around a central cane with Perthshire's
traditional "P" signature cane. The ground is cobalt blue.
The weight has star shape with six double points. It is also signed
on the bottom with a paper label "PERTHSHIRE PAPERWEIGHTS CRIEFF SCOTLAND".
Perthshire called this a pressed weight because a mold is used to form the outside ribbing. The top is flattened. There are several different molded paperweights made by Perthshire. This style is more flashy and slightly larger than the less expensive PP75. Size: 1 15/16" diameter by 1 1/4" high. Outstanding condition with no scratches, chips or cracks. Shipment will include a Perthshire millefiori sampler box (see below). SOLD Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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| BKP3 | The Complete Guide to Perthshire Paperweights
by Colin & Debby Mahoney & Gary & Marge McClanahan This book is the third and most complete of three books on Perthshire. It provides a history of Perthshire, a description of the paperweight making process, and a guide to identifying Perthshire paperweights. A beautiful book with great pictures and ample text describing each of the many paperweights made by Perthshire through 1997. Chapters are:
The other two books on Perthshire are: Click on the picture to see a color plate from the book. |
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Early Perthshire PP22 Concentric Scent Bottle. Circa 1973-1982.
Early Perthshire scent bottle with a concentric design five rings of millefiori
around a central P signature cane. The design is placed over a cobalt
blue. The five ring design was made from 1983 to 1986. Warm
colors and perfect execution.
The outer ring of millefiori is hidden by the curvature of the bottle and is difficult to see although it does show up in the pictures. The standard reference on Perthshire states that bottles made in this early period have only four rings, so this may be an exception. I am confident that this is an earlier period bottle. Size: Just under 5 7/8” tall by 2 7/8” diameter.
The bottle by itself is 3 1/16” tall by 2 7/8” diameter. The stopper
is 3 1/2” long by 7/8” diameter.
For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: Large picture of the bottle$145 postage paid in the US. Click on the picture to see a larger image. |
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