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  Whitefriars Glass Magnum Millefiori Inkwell Paperweight

  1920s English Art Glass Inkwell and Paperweight with Sliced Cane Decor

  Made by one of England’s oldest and finest glassmakers called ‘Whitefriars’. First established by Carmelite Monks knowns as ‘White Friars’ in the 1600s, and finally closing its doors in the 1980s.This beautiful relic was made in the 1920s to 1930s by the Walsh Walsh or Arculus studios (part of Whitefriars). It is a large sized inkwell that has been used as such. There is a small stress mark on the bottom of the stopper’s insert (the part which goes inside the bottle), which can’t be seen and must be studied to detect. The ‘well’ has contained liquids in the past and has a light whispy film of liquid residue that will not clean off. Neither of these affect the integrity or the beauty of the glass. Only light bottom-wear, unusual as we would expect to see more bottom-wear on such a heavy piece. Overall outer appearance is excellent.

  Completely hand-made. Heavy blown glass with a polished base. The decor was accomplished by hand-arranging small canes (millefiori) and encasing them within the colorless glass. The concentric millefiori decor is just above the base and near the top of the stopper. An optical illusion causes the millefiori to be seen at the base of the inner well, but this is just a reflection, and a very nice one too. The skilled glass artist has inserted tiny air-bubbles, also in a concentric pattern, between the canes. The stopper was made to fit, and with a turn will settle in and provide a good seal.Weighs 4.25 lbs. Measures 6.25″ tall on a 4.5″ base. It is 5″ at widest with a total widest girth of 15″.

  Stunning. A great and unusual gift for the paperweight or inkwell collector. Whitefriars glass is highly prized by glass collectors of all kinds. Would be a great focal point for vanity or desk decor. Can also double as a precious liquid decanter.

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  Glass Floor Vase by Tiffin Empress Twilight

  Tiffin Empress Twilight and Green Glass Floor Vase

  Large glass floor vase made in the early 1960’s by Tiffin glass, a very elegant and popular American glass maker of the mid-20th century. Rarely seen glass floor vase, especially in this color combo.

  Twilight and Green was one of 6 color combinations used on the Empress line. Twilight is a light purple amethyst that tends to change hues slightly in different lights. The green is a deep dark blue/green.

  Blown from a 10 rib optic mold, then hand swung and heat finished. Polished flat bottom. Seamless color integration. Beautiful.

  HUGE glass floor vase. Stands a tad over 15″ tall. HEAVY. Weighs 5.25 lbs. Impressive and sturdy. QUALITY thick glass. Tiffin’s glass quality was upscale. Beautiful translucent velvety glass. In excellent condition. Documented Tiffin art glass item.

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  Hippy Era Light Bulb Shaker Bottles Made in 1969

  Mid-century modern hippy novelty art glass light bulb shaker bottles with original stickers dated 1969.

  Straight from the Hippy era, clever and artful glass bulb shakers. A very small opening at the tip of the real light bulb hardware tops allow for fine drips of liquid. Great for vinegar, potion or bar tonics.

  Both bottles are clean inside with no residue stains. The blue bottle is in like-new condition. The green bottle cap black interior lining and exterior brass show some use wear. The labels read ‘Vandor 1969 Japan’. Glass was blown into mold. Each measure 5½” tall. Size of a real light bulb.

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