{"product_id":"1971-caithness-paperweight-sun-planets-third-series-designed-by-colin-terris-peter-holmes","title":"Early 1971 Caithness Paperweight. Sun from the Planets (Third Series). Designed by Colin Terris and Peter Holmes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely vintage paperweight entitled Sun. It is an early weight and is dated on the base 1971.  It was designed by Colin Terris and made by Peter Holmes: both have their etched signatures on the base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of a series of three designs of space-inspired weights - called the third \"planets\" series. They were sold as a set of three. Other ones in the set included Moon and Pluto. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese planet and space-themed weights were the first-ever sets issued by Caithness and are important items in the history of Caithness weights.  This one is 64 out of a limited edition of only 500 weights. This third set was fully subscribed - and issued with a ticket price of £40 for the set of four.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are much sought-after weights - given that they are now over 50 years old. My price for this attractive Uranus one is certainly a fair one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight images what the surface of the planet might look like - with its dark blue ground and blue and white speckled waves on the base surface inside. In the clear dome float three large red glass globules and controlled bubble, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in very good condition with no chips or scratches etc. I have taken lots of images for you to look at all the details in close-up. In lovely vintage condition with no damages - inscribed with issue numbers to the base etc.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight is 2 1\/4 inches - and with a diameter of 3 inches. Unpacked it is nearly 550 grams. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgain, this is not such a common weight, and this is reflected in my asking price. It is one of the earliest weights made at Caithness and is certainly of historical interest. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostage will be with Royal Mail Tracked (Small Parcel) Postage. This will be applied at checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39395784851520,"sku":"Sold for £130","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/early-1971-caithness-paperweight-sun-from-the-planets-third-series-designed-by-colin-terris-and-peter-holmes-scottish-glass-911.webp?v=1781573008","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/1971-caithness-paperweight-sun-planets-third-series-designed-by-colin-terris-peter-holmes","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}