Magnum Parabelle 1995 Ltd Ed Patterned Millefiori Garland Paperweight Pansies

Magnum Parabelle Glass 1995 Limited Edition (3 of 10) Patterned Millefiori Garland Paperweight. With Pansy and Clichy Rose Canes on a Lace Ground. Magnum Parabelle Glass 1995 Limited Edition Patterned Millefiori Garland Paperweight with Pansy and Clichy Rose Canes on a Lace Ground. This paperweight has a complex pattern of millefiori consisting of two concentric rings of complex canes surrounded by eight smaller rings.

The larger rings have a magnificent red and green Clichy style rose cane in the center, surrounded by a ring of moss canes, and then an alternating pattern of eight blue pansy canes and eight red flower canes. Each of the eight smaller rings has a yellow and white Clichy style rose cane in the center surrounded by red, blue, and green canes. The design is placed on a white lace ground. The paperweight is signed on the base with an engraved signature "Parabelle Glass 1995 three of ten", which makes this one of the smaller limited edition designs.

It does not have a paper label. There are some minor striations (also called sugaring) in the glass visible in bright light (see side view). A wonderful paperweight with great color.

Please Note: The stand shown in the pictures is not included with the paperweight. It is shown for illustration only. Note on white glare : Please ignore the white areas, they are glare from the lights.

Parabelle Glass was a small company created in 1981 by Gary and Doris Scrutton in Portland, Oregon. High quality paperweights were made in small quantities from 1983 to 1998 when they retired. Their best weights are some of the finest ever made, comparing favorably to the best classical French paperweights. Most designs were produced in limited editions of 10 to 25 paperweights, although some editions were larger. They also made some one of a kind paperweights.

Doris passed away in 2013 and Gary followed in 2014. After the Scruttons retired in 1998, their daughter Julie Scrutton Lewis made some paperweights and jewelry using Parabelle millefiori canes. Very Large Size : 3 1/2" diameter by 2 1/2" high. The base is ground concave.

Signature : Signed on the base with an engraved signature "Parabelle Glass 1995 three of ten". Condition : Excellent condition with no damage found, no chips, cracks, or scratches. Minor striations in the glass show up in bright light. Allan's Paperweights is owned by Allan Port. If in doubt, please check with me first.

The item "Magnum Parabelle 1995 Ltd Ed Patterned Millefiori Garland Paperweight Pansies" is in sale since Sunday, April 26, 2020. This item is in the category "Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights". The seller is "paperweights" and is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Limited Edition: #3 of 10
• Country of Origin: US
• Style: MILLEFIORI GARLAND PAPERWEIGHT
• Original/Reproduction: ORIGINAL
• Features: Signed & Dated
• Glassmaking Technique: MILLEFIORI PAPERWEIGHT
• Type of Glass: PAPERWEIGHT
• Brand: PARABELLE