{"product_id":"vintage-2000-caithness-paperweight-liberte-limited-edition","title":"Rare Vintage 2000 Caithness Paperweight:  Liberte. Limited Edition of 150","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare abstract paperweight by Helen Macdonald. It is called Liberte (Liberty) and is dated to 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight was inspired by the musical stage show (and book): Les Miserables. So a very special piece - not many were made - probably as the design was complicated and it was an expensive issue to start with. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e It comes from a limited edition of only 150 weights (closed at only 82 - a very small amount released). These often went directly to specialist collectors or club members. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperweight is No 46. Being handmade by Helen - each weight is just so slightly different in detail. The only other one that I could find on offer was at a shop in Houston, Texas and that had a price tag of $595 dollars on it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight is egg or tear-shaped with sliced viewing weight to the front. The exterior of the weight is opaque and frosted - with lots of little acid-etched criss-cross patterns on the back representing the French barricades. The light shining through the colours inside - gives the weight an almost opalescent glow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you look through the polished facet window on the front - you can see the lovely colourful sculptural inclusion inside. This represents a street scene from Les Miserables - there are silhouettes of the barricades in the background - and further forward we have a French Tricolour Flag - the red, white and blue stripes are certainly very vibrant. There is a red love heart below to the left - and above rises a triumphant red swirling plume of a ribbon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole theme is based on the desire for Liberty from oppression. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is edition numbered etc on the base. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a very sophisticated weight that is in good vintage condition - with no chips, scratches or damages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been unable to find another one of these on offer for sale (apart from the one in the States) - so it is deemed to be a very rare weight - this is reflected in my asking price. It must have taken ages to make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou probably won't see another one of these offered for sale for a long time. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39394114732096,"sku":"£395. Sold to John for £350","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/rare-vintage-2000-caithness-paperweight-liberte-limited-edition-of-150-scottish-187.webp?v=1784467866","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/vintage-2000-caithness-paperweight-liberte-limited-edition","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}