These flower blocks designed by Timothy Harris (son of Michael) are now very collectable and harder to find.
This one is a larger sized one measuring 14.8 x 10 cm. It has a depth id 3 cm. It has its original Isle of Wight sticker at the top left hand corner. It is also is clearly signed on the lower edge: Timothy Harris, IOW Glass, Made in England 2001.
It is in excellent condition and comes with its original Isle of Wight presenation box.
This one is a solid block of crystal-clear glass which is inset with a delicated pink glass flower embellished with gold. It has an emerald green background of colourful glasses. The effest is quite three-dimensional.
The block will be sent to you with Royal Mail Tracked delivery. PLEASE SELECT A SIGNED FOR SERVICE for extra security. This will cover insurance for loss or damage in transit.
BIOGRAPHY: Timothy Harris is the eldest son of the late Michael Harris, who was one of the originators of the British Studio Glass Movement and co-founded Medina Glass in Malta in 1968 and Isle Of Wight Studio Glass in 1973. Timothy grew up surrounded by glass creation - and it is no surprise that he decided to become a glass artist.
After completing formal college studies on the art and craft of glassmaking, in 1980 he returned to the Isle of Wight to join his father’s already successful studio. Timothy was very talented, and within a few years his technical innovation, commitment and attention to detail enabled him to take his place alongside the very best designers and glassmakers in Britain.
In 1990 he became a Royal Scholar - and he went to the States to study with some of the most emminent American glass artists.
Many of his designs are also evocative of the colours, textures and forms found in nature. He particularly enjoys integrating multinational approaches to glassmaking into his pieces. However the flagship technique of his studio is the incorporation of precious metal such as gold and silver into the designs.