For your consideration is an outstanding Vandermark, art glass paperweight. It measures approximately 3 inches wide and 3 inches tall. It is designed with a large butterfly on the top. The thorax of the butterfly is a raised strip of aurene gold. The gold is repeated in the swirls on the bottom third of the paperweight. The core is a soft translucent cream color. Purple feathered designs create the wings. It is embossed with beads of turquoise, red and yellow. In some lights you can see iridescent hues. I t has a soft satin finish and feels great to the touch. The bottom is signed Vandermark, B. It is in great condition with no chips or cracks. This is a rare find and would make a delightful gift for a collector. I list new things almost daily and have placed many of my items on SALE. The item “Magnificent Vtg VANDERMARK Large BUTTERFLY PAPERWEIGHT Embossed Design, 3,1979″ is in sale since Wednesday, May 28, 2014. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “pattis.possibilities” and is located in Aptos, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Iridescent hues
- Brand: Vandermark
- Country of Origin: USA
- Signed Vandermark: Large butterfly
- embossed designs: Signed B. Merritt