Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Ten Art

A Collection of Ten Art Glass Paperweights and Two Miniature Lampwork Figurines - This lot comprises an assortment of ten glass paperweights and two miniature lampwork glass figurines, featuring several signed pieces by Caithness Glass, Scotland. The collection includes a variety of glassworking techniques such as controlled bubble, lampwork, and etching. Included in the lot are three signed Caithness paperweights: a large spherical Pink Champagne paperweight with a deep pink core and tiers of controlled bubbles, etched to the base; a Mooncry spherical paperweight in amethyst glass with internal swirling decoration, etched to the base; and a teardrop-shaped paperweight containing a vibrant red internal spiral, also etched to the base. The collection further contains a commemorative Engineering Council paperweight in teal glass with a shimmering turquoise base, etched with a coat of arms and text for N.R. Cheesley CEng. Also present is a faceted orange-tinted paperweight containing a preserved seahorse specimen, bearing a temporary identification label R1146C. Additional paperweights include a spherical example with a single pink lampwork flower and green leaves, a dahlia-style paperweight with a multi-petalled pink flower, and a spherical weight featuring abstract swirls in shades of pink, teal, and white. The lot is completed by two miniature lampwork figurines: a clear and amber-toned dog with dark eye and nose details, and a clear and amber-toned aquatic bird wearing a white sailor-style hat with a red pom-pom and a yellow beak.