This is a beautiful Scottish paperweights designed by the glass maestro William Manson. He was responsible for the global recognition of Scotland as a leading nation within the world of glass, and his work can be found in prestigious collections around the world.
SHORT BIOGRAPHY/ William Manson (1951 - 2025) was apprenticed to Paul Ysart at Caithness Glass towards the end of the 1960’s. When Paul left Caithness in 1971 to set up his studio at Harland, William joined him in the new business. After Harland closed in 1974, he returned to Caithness where he stayed until setting up William Manson Paperweights Studio in 1997. Sadly William Manson Snr passed away in 2025. His work is continued by his son William and family from there studio in Stirling. They continue his legacy with the production of stunning limited edition paperweights.
This lovely weight is called Rose Garland - and is number 71 out of a small limited edition of 100 (as annotated on the base).
It closed at 95 - so not so many were made as originally projected.
It is fully inscribed with edition details, title etc on the base.
There is a little white WM signature cane between the flower heads which is seen in my photographs. It was issued in 1992.
Sadly - it has no box or certificate but is complete with all details signed on the base. It is a fine example - and is a cushion cut with facets all around. The ground is a dark emerald green colour.
Inside the weight - there are two large beautifully rendered, delicate lampwork flowers - these are in bright pink and blue. The detail on the two flowers is amazing.
It is in fairly good vintage condition. It has no major condition issues - certainly no nasty chips or scratches. Sadly, it has a very teeny weeny fleabite to one of the circular polished viewing facets on the side. I have tried to photograph this for you in extreme close-up, so please see my images. The tiny ding is on one the facet edges and towards the base of the weight and is not noticeable when on display.
The tiny condition issue is reflected in my reduced price of £160. I have another perfect one listed which I have priced at £185.
It has a diameter of 2 3/4 inches and a height of 2 inches. Weight: 442 grams.
Postage will be with Royal Mail Tracked (Small Parcel). This will be applied to your order at the checkout.