The primary factors influencing the value of antique paperweights are the maker (French are generally the most valuable), rarity of the design (the more rare the design, the more valuable), symmetry and centering of the design (the more symmetrical, the more valuable), internal flaws such as bubbles, tilted canes,
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The collections of our members range from one or two sentimental paperweights to those collections containing exemplary valuable paperweights that are often featured in publications and reference books. The common thread is the love of paperweights and the enjoyment shared with fellow paperweight collectors.
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Perhaps the most valuable asset of the paperweight collector is a consuming interest in the subject. Intense interest — I speak now from personal knowledge! ...
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These Antique Paperweights are for sale ... Although many people collect scramble paperweights for their own merit, scrambles are also valuable tools for learning to identify the different colors and canes used by each factory.
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Paperweights are Where You Find Them ... Some of them, though, can be valuable, although certainly not as valuable as the classic era weights. For those who enjoy the thrill of the search as much as the actual acquisition, this is where the opportunities currently exist.
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Rarity and demand have ensured a steady appreciation in price, making antique paperweights a good investment. So also paperweights by modern masters like Paul Ysart and Paul Stankard. But, remember, fashions change and what is valuable today may not always remain so.
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There is an old saying “Knowledge is Power” and that is certainly true about many things but especially important when you begin to collect paperweights. ... It still is a ‘must have’ reference and a very valuable and interesting book to read and an excellent reference for paperweight collectors.
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The interest in glass paperweights is the common thread that binds the membership: many of our members are just starting out with a few paperweights while others have established collections numbering in the thousands.
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A site for all interested in the art of the paperweight.Artists and their work, auctions, a reference section, even a slide show may be browsed. ... Free information about collecting paperweights and the International Paperweight Society.
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We are always looking to buy paperweights. Collections and individual items welcome. In addition we are also looking for quality; Art Glass in the ranges we carry. ... We exhibit at glass fairs throughout the U.K. The location of our next fair can be found on our contact page.; We accept Visa, Mastercard and personal...
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