Description: Large Strathearn Spaced Millefiori on Lace Paperweight Large Strathearn Spaced Millefiori on Lace Paperweight. 1963 - 1980. This Strathearn spaced millefiori on lace paperweight features twelve colorful millefiori canes in a randomly spaced pattern. The design is placed on a white lace (or upset muslin) ground. This paperweight has a Strathearn paper label with a leaping salmon and "STRATHEARN HAND MADE IN SCOTLAND" on the base. A great addition to any collection of Scottish glass.Please Note: The stand shown in the pictures is not included with the paperweight. It is shown for illustration only.Note on white glare: Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the light.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. Salvador Ysart died in 1955 The company name was later changed to Vasart Glass. Strathearn Glass was formed in a reorganization of Vasart glass in 1963. The new company was owned by Teachers Whiskey. The factory was taken over by Stuart Glass in 1980 and renamed Stuart Strathearn Ltd. After 1980, this factory ceased production of paperweights and stopped all production in 1992. Stuart Crystal ceased all operations in 2001. Size: Just over 3” diameter by 2 1/8" high. The base is polished flat. Condition: Excellent condition. Minor wear on the base, but no other scratches found on inspection. No cracks or chips. Signature: Signed with a Strathearn paper label with a leaping salmon and "STRATHEARN HAND MADE IN SCOTLAND" on the base. Allan's Paperweights is owned by Allan Port. If you have any questions, please click the "paperweights" link under seller information and then contact seller. Please check out my other eBay auctions or visit my eBay Store. Free shipping in the US. If you are outside the US, please review the cost of postage. If in doubt, please check with me first. I ship to most countries. If you are blocked from bidding, please contact me and I will add your eBay user name to the allowed bidders list. If you would like a different shipping option, please contact me before paying the invoice. Full value will be declared for customs purposes. Please do not ask me to declare this a gift. The buyer is responsible for any customs fees, VAT fees, or handling charges imposed by your country's customs services.
Price: 228 USD
Location: Wellesley, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-24T01:35:49.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Strathearn
Origin: Scotland
Color: Multicolored
Style: Spaced millefiori paperweight
Material: Glass
Features: With Label
Production Style: Art Glass
Time Period Manufactured: 1963-1980
Production Technique: Studio Crafted
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Handmade: Yes
California Prop 65 Warning: NA
