This is a stunning vintage Scottish Caithness Glass paperweight.
It was made in 1993 by the Caithness glass designer Alastair MacIntosh. It is from a limited edition produced for the Caithness Collectors Club. It is engraved with the issue number No. 956 on the base. It has a more unusual pontil mark for a Caithness paperweight, as photographed.
It is a high-domed egg-shaped weight with a cut-away and polished viewing window to the front.
The base has a carpet of teeny-weeny controlled pink glass sprinkles. In the centre is a large plum-coloured orchid flowerhead. Its petals are raised upright and are very delicate in construction. There are very fine tall blue stamens in the centre.
This is such a stunning Scottish weight. I love the shape, colours and skill in making this one. It is in good vintage condition and looks great in your collection.
The height 3 3/4 inches and with a diameter of 3 inches at the widest point. Unpacked it is 740 grams.
UK Postage will be with Royal Mail Recorded post. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.