This is another lovely Scottish paperweight, designed by the glass maestro, Colin Terris for Caithness Glass.
This one is certainly a bit of a tour-de-force; and probably a weight for the more specialist collector. The paperweight is called Spring Melody. Apart from the fine aesthetics it is also technically accomplished.
The weight is no.145 from an edition of 150 weights and it was fully subscribed on issue. On its issue, this lovely weight was priced at £175. So, of course, my asking price is a fair one. It is classified as CT-820. It dates to 1991.
The weight is spherical with a smaller faceted viewing window on the top. There are also two rows of oval facets all around - totally 9 facets.
The base colour is rich, dark blue colour and the rest of the weight is a tinted aqua colour. There are little sprinkles of white glass granules on the base (to resemble fine sping snow). From the center issues single crocus flower with three pink-purple leaves, red stamens inside and three forked leaves on the ouside. All the facets produce such a strange optical effect with this weight, almost like "magic mirrors" at a funfair.
It is in excellent condition with no damages. This is reflected in my asking price. I have taken lots of images for your inspection.
It is a nice large one being 3 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 3/4 inches in height.
Postage will be with Royal Mail Tracked (Small Parcel) service. I will take out private insurance on the shipment to insure the weight is not lost or damaged in transit to you.