This is a lovely vintage Caithness Glass paperweight made by Colin Terris in 1981. It is titled Lunar III. It is from a limited edition of only 750 weights issued - this one is number 79.
It is a nice large size. It is 2 3/4 inches in height; with a diameter of 3 1/4 inches. The weight is a slight strange one and again we have Terris returning to outer space for inspiration.
The weight has a thin clear purple ground. This has little white sprinkles on the top of it, rather like snow. On this are three raised hoops or loops in different sizes and each is covered in snowy sprinkles. It is certainly a little alien in feel. In the centre of the weight is a large clear air bubble. The dome of the weight has a pale lilac tinge through it.
It is in good condition with no chips or scratches. It has the edition number on the base and the original Caithness Glass Sticker.
This is a fine Scottish weight. These are no longer made and looks great on display. A harder weight by Terris to find these days and this is reflected in my asking price.