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Peter McDougall started his glassmaking career as an apprentice at Strathearn Glass in Crieff, Scotland back in the 1960s.  When Perthshire was formed in 1968, he left Strathearn to move to Perthshire and worked there in many positions, eventually becoming Manager and Chief Glassmaker.  Perthshire Paperweights closed early in 2002.

Peter continued making making high quality glass paperweights in his own glass studio PMcD Glass Studio Ltd. in Crieff, Scotland until early 2012.  The studio is now closed but Peter plans to continue to make a limited number of paperweights in the future.  I am pleased to be able to offer this selection of PMcD paperweights.

If you would like to purchase any of these paperweights, e-mail Allan Port at: aport@paperweights.com
 
5889 Peter McDougall (PMcD) 2004 Collection Double Overlay Butterfly and Red Bouquet Paperweight.  circa 2004.  This rare green and white double overlay paperweight features a floral design with a butterfly hovering amidst a bouquet of four red flowers with three, four, and five petals.  Peter McDougall said the flowers are pink, but they look red to me.  The butterfly has a pink body, yellow head, black antennae, and green and white millefiori wings.  The flowers have millefiori centers and green leaves and stems.  This was a part of Peter's 2004 Collection.  It is a limited edition paperweight limited to 30 paperweights.  It is signed in the design with Peter's complex signature cane "PMcD" and is also engraved on the edge of the base with the edition number 18/30.  The paperweight is faceted with one large top facet and twelve side facets (six large and six smaller).  A special paperweight for the collector seeking unique paperweights.

This paperweight was one of the 2004 Collection Paperweights from Peter McDougall.  The design was limited to 30 paperweights.   

Peter McDougall started his glassmaking career as an apprentice at Strathearn Glass in Crieff, Scotland back in the 1960s.  When Perthshire was formed in 1968, he left Strathearn to move to Perthshire and worked there in many positions, eventually becoming Manager and Chief Glassmaker.   Perthshire Paperweights closed early in 2002 after the death of the owner Neil Drysdale.  Peter McDougall then made high quality glass paperweights at his own glass studio, PMcD Glass Studio Ltd. in Crieff, Scotland from 2002 until early 2012.  The studio is now closed but Peter plans to continue to make a limited number of paperweights in the future.

Large Size:  3 1/8" diameter by 2 1/4" high.  The base is ground concave.  This paperweight is faceted with one large top facet and twelve side facets (six large and six smaller).
Condition:  Outstanding original condition with no scratches, chips or cracks. 
Signature:  It is signed in the design with Peter's complex signature cane "PMcD" and is also engraved on the base with the edition number 18/30.  There is no paper label on this paperweight.

For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: 

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Side view of butterfly
Signature cane
Edition number (18/30)
Profile
Base
Side view
Another view
$435 postage paid in the US.

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Peter McDougall (PMcD) 2004 Collection Double Overlay Butterfly and Red Bouquet Paperweight
3070 Special Peter McDougall Medium Ribbed Millefiori Paperweight Made For 2011 PCA Convention.  This ribbed millefiori paperweight has a paneled millefiori pattern with set in red, white, and blue.  It was made as a table favor for the 2011 Paperweight Collectors Association convention in Washington, DC.  There are seven panels, each with a 1-2 pattern of red, white and blue millefiori separated by red, white and blue twists.  There is a special convention complex cane in the center "WDC 2011".  The ground is a opaque black.  It is scratch signed PCA on the back and also has a paper label "PMcD Glass Studio LTD, Hand Made in Crieff Scotland." 

This is called a pressed weight because a mold is used to form the shape.  The top is flattened. 

Peter McDougall started his glassmaking career as an apprentice at Strathearn Glass in Crieff, Scotland back in the 1960s.  When Perthshire was formed in 1968, he left Strathearn to move to Perthshire and worked there in many positions, eventually becoming Manager and Chief Glassmaker.   Perthshire Paperweights closed early in 2002 after the death of the owner Neil Drysdale.  Peter McDougall then made high quality glass paperweights at his own glass studio, PMcD Glass Studio Ltd. in Crieff, Scotland from 2002 until early 2012.  The studio is now closed but Peter plans to continue to make a limited number of paperweights in the future.

Medium Size:  Just over 2 1/2" diameter by 1 1/4" high.  The base is ground concave.
Condition:  Outstanding condition with no scratches, chips or cracks. 
Signature:  Signed with a special "WDC 2011" complex cane in the design and it also has a paper label "PMcD Glass Studio LTD, Hand Made in Crieff Scotland." 

For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: 

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Closeup
Side view
Profile View
Peter McDougall label and PCA designation
Base
$195 postage paid in the US. 

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Special Peter McDougall Medium Ribbed Millefiori Paperweight Made For 2011 PCA Convention
5494 Peter McDougall (PMcD Concentric Millefiori on White Lace Paperweight Doorknob.  circa 2008-2012.  Wonderful Peter McDougall doorknob with a millefiori paperweight as the handle.  The paperweight is a two ring concentric design with complex millefiori canes on a white lace or upset muslin ground.  There are seventeen complex canes, all of which appear to be different, plus the signature cane.  The center cane is a large closepack cane.  It is signed with a "PMcD" complex signature cane in between the two rings of complex canes.  The brass hardware is stamped "MADE IN ENGLAND".  This does not come with screws to fasten the doorknob to a door.  This is an especially nice doorknob.

Note:  If you only want this doorknob for display, you are all set.   But if you plan to use this doorknob in your house, please study the type of knob you are replacing.  If turning the handle turns an internal square spindle, you can probably make this handle work.  But if your house has more modern hardware, you may need expert help to modify your hardware or even install an older mortise type lock.

Note on Condition:  This knob has a small partial circular impact mark just over 1/8" wide on the side as shown in some of the pictures.

Peter McDougall started his glassmaking career as an apprentice at Strathearn Glass in Crieff, Scotland back in the 1960s.  When Perthshire was formed in 1968, he left Strathearn to move to Perthshire and worked there in many positions, eventually becoming Manager and Chief Glassmaker.   Perthshire Paperweights closed early in 2002 after the death of the owner Neil Drysdale.  Peter McDougall then made high quality glass paperweights at his own glass studio, PMcD Glass Studio Ltd. in Crieff, Scotland from 2002 until early 2012.  The studio is now closed but Peter plans to continue to make a limited number of paperweights in the future.

Size:  Just under 2 5/8" diameter by 3 3/8" long including the hardware.  The brass base has a diameter of just over 2 3/16". 
Condition:  Very good to excellent condition.  It  has a small partial circular impact mark just over 1/8" wide on the side as shown in some of the pictures.  No other condition issues found on inspection.  There are no screws provided to mount the doorknob.
Signature:  Signed with a "PMcD" complex signature cane in the design. 

For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: 

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Closeup
Signature cane
Top view
Another top view
Profile view
Partial circular impact mark (1/8" across) on side
Base of hardware
SOLD.

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Peter McDougall (PMcD Concentric Millefiori on White Lace Paperweight Doorknob
3069 Special Peter McDougall Small Daisy Millefiori Paperweight Made For 2011 PCA Convention.  This daisy shaped paperweight has a paneled millefiori pattern with set in red, white, and blue.  It was made as a table favor for the 2011 Paperweight Collectors Association convention in Washington, DC.  There are six panels, each with a 1-2 pattern of red, white and blue millefiori separated by red, white and blue twists.  There is a special convention complex cane in the center "WDC 2011".  The ground is a opaque black.  It is scratch signed PCA on the back and also has a paper label "PMcD Glass Studio LTD, Hand Made in Crieff Scotland." 

This is called a pressed weight because a mold is used to form the shape.  The top is flattened. 

Peter McDougall started his glassmaking career as an apprentice at Strathearn Glass in Crieff, Scotland back in the 1960s.  When Perthshire was formed in 1968, he left Strathearn to move to Perthshire and worked there in many positions, eventually becoming Manager and Chief Glassmaker.   Perthshire Paperweights closed early in 2002 after the death of the owner Neil Drysdale.  Peter McDougall then made high quality glass paperweights at his own glass studio, PMcD Glass Studio Ltd. in Crieff, Scotland from 2002 until early 2012.  The studio is now closed but Peter plans to continue to make a limited number of paperweights in the future.

Small Size:  Just over 2 1/8" diameter by 1 3/16" high. 
Condition:  Outstanding condition with no scratches, chips or cracks. 
Signature:  Signed with a special "WDC 2011" complex cane in the design and it also has a paper label "PMcD Glass Studio LTD, Hand Made in Crieff Scotland." 

For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: 

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Closeup
Side view
Profile View
Base with Peter McDougall label and PCA designation
Another side view
$145 postage paid in the US. 

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Special Peter McDougall Small Daisy Millefiori Paperweight Made For 2011 PCA Convention
5498 Peter McDougall (PMcD) Concentric Millefiori on White Lace Paperweight Cabinet Knob.  circa 2008-2012.  Wonderful Peter McDougall cabinet knob with a miniature millefiori paperweight as the handle.  The paperweight is a two ring concentric design with complex millefiori canes on a white lace or upset muslin ground.  There are fifteen complex canes, all of which appear to be different, plus the signature cane.  It is signed with a "PMcD" complex signature cane in the outer ring.  The knob is mounted on a brass fitting and comes with a brass backing plate and mounting screw.  Mounting this knob will require a 3/16" hole in your cabinet.  This is an especially nice cabinet knob.

Note on Availability:  I currently have twelve knobs available.  You may order one or multiple knobs.  Each knob appears to have the same canes with the same blue cane in the center, but the order of the other canes may be different.  These knobs are used.  When I inspected them, I did not find any damage but will reinspect prior to your purchase.  The brass hardware shows some minor wear.   

Peter McDougall started his glassmaking career as an apprentice at Strathearn Glass in Crieff, Scotland back in the 1960s.  When Perthshire was formed in 1968, he left Strathearn to move to Perthshire and worked there in many positions, eventually becoming Manager and Chief Glassmaker.   Perthshire Paperweights closed early in 2002 after the death of the owner Neil Drysdale.  Peter McDougall then made high quality glass paperweights at his own glass studio, PMcD Glass Studio Ltd. in Crieff, Scotland from 2002 until early 2012.  The studio is now closed but Peter plans to continue to make a limited number of paperweights in the future.

Size:  1 3/4" diameter by 2 3/16" long including backing plate but not the screw.  The brass backing plate has a diameter of 1 3/8". 
Condition:  Excellent condition with no chips, scratches, or cracks.  The brass hardware shows some wear.   
Signature:  Signed with a "PMcD" complex signature cane in the design. 

For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: 

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Top view
Signature cane
Closeup
Another view
Side view
Back view showing hardware
ALL 12 SOLD.

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Peter McDougall (PMcD) Concentric Millefiori on White Lace Paperweight Cabinet Knob
1689 Peter McDougall Medium Crown Paperweight with Multicolored Twists.  Attractive crown paperweight with a wonderful complex cane on top.  The crown is formed from 20 twist canes with alternating colors, 10 white twist canes and 10 multi-colored twists made  from yellow, white and green stringers.  There is a dark ground in the center of this paperweight.  It is signed on the base with a complex cane made from four separate letter canes forming the signature "PMcD".  There is no paper label on this paperweight.

Crown weights are considered by some to be the most exciting of all millefiori designs.  They are extremely difficult to make.  Peter McDougall did not make many of these medium crowns.

Peter McDougall started his glass making career as an apprentice at Strathearn Glass in Crieff, Scotland back in the 1960s.  When Perthshire was formed in 1968, he left Strathearn to move to Perthshire and worked there in many positions, eventually becoming Manager and Chief Glassmaker.   Perthshire Paperweights closed early in 2002 after the death of the owner Neil Drysdale.  Peter McDougall then made high quality glass paperweights at his own glass studio, PMcD Glass Studio Ltd. in Crieff, Scotland from 2002 until early 2012.  The studio is now closed but Peter plans to continue to make a limited number of paperweights in the future.

Medium Size:  Just over 2 3/8" diameter by 2 1/8" high.  The base is ground concave. 
Condition:  Excellent original condition with no scratches, chips or cracks.  There are some white spots around the signature cane - which I believe are from the powder used when polishing the base.  I did not try to remove this.
Signature:  Signed on the base with a complex cane made from four separate letter canes forming the signature "PMcD".  There is no paper label on this paperweight. 

For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: 

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Top view
Closeup 
Side view
Signature cane
Base
SOLD.

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Peter McDougall Medium Crown Paperweight with Multicolored Twists
1795 Peter McDougall (PMcD) 2003 Magnum Millefiori Ball Paperweight.  circa 2003.  This is a rare Magnum Peter McDougall closepack millefiori ball from 2003.  Although Peter called this a ball, it does have a base which is ground concave.  It is filled with a variety of millefiori canes of all sizes.  There are many wonderful complex canes in the design.  This was a special offering from Peter McDougall in 2003.  As far as I know, this never became a regular production item.  The paperweight is signed with a Peter McDougall signature cane - in this case it is a complex cane spelling out PMcD inside a cog cane.  An earlier edit stated it is unsigned, but a careful observer pointed out that it is signed.  A special paperweight for the collector seeking unique paperweights.

Peter McDougall started his glassmaking career as an apprentice at Strathearn Glass in Crieff, Scotland back in the 1960s.  When Perthshire was formed in 1968, he left Strathearn to move to Perthshire and worked there in many positions, eventually becoming Manager and Chief Glassmaker.   Perthshire Paperweights closed early in 2002 after the death of the owner Neil Drysdale.  Peter McDougall then made high quality glass paperweights at his own glass studio, PMcD Glass Studio Ltd. in Crieff, Scotland from 2002 until early 2012.  The studio is now closed but Peter plans to continue to make a limited number of paperweights in the future.

Very Large Size:  3  5/16" diameter by just under 2 3/4" high.  The base is ground concave.  It weighs just over 26 ounces.
Condition:  Outstanding original condition with no scratches, chips or cracks. 
Signature:  The paperweight is signed with a Peter McDougall signature cane - in this case it is a complex cane spelling out PMcD inside a cog cane.  

For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: 

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Signature cane
Closeup
Profile
Side view
Base
Top view
Another view
SOLD.  

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Peter McDougall (PMcD) 2003 Magnum Millefiori Ball Paperweight
5010 Peter McDougall (PMcD) Collection 2008 Limited Edition Paperweight Flowers and Millefiori Canes on White Swirl Ground.  circa 2008.  This limited edition paperweight features three blue flowers each with five striped petals, a complex cane in the center, and five green sepals.  The flowers alternate with complex millefiori canes and a large center cane.  The center cane is especially nice, consisting of many tiny millefiori canes.  The design is placed on a swirling white latticinio ground.  It is signed on the base with Peter's complex signature cane "PMcD" and also has a worn paper label "PMcD Glass Studio LTD, Handmade in Crieff Scotland."  This was a special Collection 2008 design from Peter McDougall and was issued in a limited edition of 40 paperweights, of which this is number 1.  A special paperweight from Peter McDougall.

This paperweight was one of the special annual editions made in only in 2008.  It was designated Collection 2008 #2 and was made in a limited edition of 40 paperweights.  This example is engraved "1/40" on the base.

Peter McDougall started his glassmaking career as an apprentice at Strathearn Glass in Crieff, Scotland back in the 1960s.  When Perthshire was formed in 1968, he left Strathearn to move to Perthshire and worked there in many positions, eventually becoming Manager and Chief Glassmaker.   Perthshire Paperweights closed early in 2002 after the death of the owner Neil Drysdale.  Peter McDougall then made high quality glass paperweights at his own glass studio, PMcD Glass Studio Ltd. in Crieff, Scotland from 2002 until early 2012.  The studio is now closed but Peter plans to continue to make a limited number of paperweights in the future.

Large Size:  Just under 2 3/16" diameter by just over 1 1/2" high.  The base is ground concave.
Condition:  Outstanding original condition with no scratches, chips or cracks.  The label is slightly worn.
Signature:  It is signed on the base with Peter's complex signature and date cane "PMcD" and also has a paper label "PMcD Glass Studio LTD, Handmade in Crieff Scotland."  It is also engraved "1/40" on the base.

For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: 

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Closeup
Profile
Signature, label, and edition number on base
Base
Side view
SOLD.

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Peter McDougall (PMcD) Collection 2008 Limited Edition Paperweight Flowers and Millefiori Canes on White Swirl Ground
2374 Spectacular Super Magnum Peter McDougall (PMcD) Special Checker Board on Lace Ground Millefiori Paperweight.  circa 2006-2007.  This paperweight features an extra large checker board arrangement of 96 millefiori canes plus four signature canes.  The checker board is created using 18 pink stringers.  The design is placed on a lace ground.  This paperweight was part of a special offering that Peter McDougall made at the end of 2006 or early 2007.   It is signed on each side of the checker board with a complex "PMcD" signature cane made from four separate letter canes and it also has a paper label on the base "PMcD Glass Studio LTD, Handmade in Crieff Scotland."  A well executed design with great color.

The picture does not do justice to this paperweight.  Ignore the white areas, they are reflections and glare from the lights.

Peter McDougall started his glassmaking career as an apprentice at Strathearn Glass in Crieff, Scotland back in the 1960s.  When Perthshire was formed in 1968, he left Strathearn to move to Perthshire and worked there in many positions, eventually becoming Manager and Chief Glassmaker.   Perthshire Paperweights closed early in 2002 after the death of the owner Neil Drysdale.  Peter McDougall then made high quality glass paperweights at his own glass studio, PMcD Glass Studio Ltd. in Crieff, Scotland from 2002 until early 2012.  The studio is now closed but Peter plans to continue to make a limited number of paperweights in the future.

Very Large Size:  4 3/16" diameter by 2 3/4" high.  The base is ground concave.  It weighs just over 41 ounces. 
Condition:  Outstanding original condition with no scratches, chips or cracks.  
Signature:  Signed on each side of the checkerboard with a complex "PMcD" signature cane and it also has a paper label on the base "PMcD Glass Studio LTD, Handmade in Crieff Scotland." 

For extra pictures, click on the picture at the right and the following links: 

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Closeup
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Signature cane (one of four) at edge of checker board
Base with label
Side view
SOLD.                US Sales only, no international shipping. 

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Spectacular Super Magnum Peter McDougall (PMcD) Special Checker Board on Lace Ground Millefiori Paperweight

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