Glass & Pottery Sellers’ Association. American Art Glass KENT FiSKE Signed Iridescent’Ball of Thread’ PAPERWEIGHT 3¼-inches 1992 Gorgeous, mind-blowing Kent Fiske iridescent,’ball-of-thread’ paperweight. A deep cobalt-blue core with an iridescent finish, topped with multi-colored iridized glass thread to create an appearance of a ball of thread that presents quite fantastically! Signed “FISKE” and dated 1992. Likely made at his peak of expertise and possibly one of his last works. For reasons unknown to us, Fiske retired early. See the other exquisite Fiske pulled feather paperweight, we have listed separately. DIMENSIONS: 3¼” wide (8.25 cm) x 3″ tall WEIGHT: 1 Pounds, 6 Ounces 625 g. CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition! Gorgeous Vintage Kent Fiske PAPERWEIGHT Iridescent Complex Signed ArT GLaSs 3¼ 1992. Item pictured is same one you will receive. View Our Other Items For Sale. Please carefully inspect all the photos. Try to ignore any flash, reflection or. Reasonable offers cheerfully entertained & often accepted! Is proud to offer you this. Gorgeous, mind-blowing Kent Fiske iridescent,’ball-of-thread’ paperweight. A deep cobalt-blue core is very artistically decorated with an iridescent finish topped with multi-colored iridized glass thread to create an appearance of a ball of thread that presents quite fantastically! This thriller is 3. Pontil-base is ground-flat, low-polished. On side, near base. That is the year that Fiske is said to have retired, so this piece was likely made at his peak of expertise and possibly one of his last works. Unknown to us, Fiske retired early. Those who know and appreciate his work realize that it is quite limited, and very fine! Get this piece for your collection, before they are impossible to find! As usual, this piece is more beautiful than our simple photography can capture! And, see the other exquisite Fiske’pulled-feather’ paperweight, we have listed separately. 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- Function: Paperweight Sculpture
- Brand: Kent Fiske
- Signed: Yes, Hand Engraved
- Date Made: 1992
- Features: Iridescent
- Largest Dimension: 3¼-inches (8.25 cm)
- Weight (actual): 1 Pounds, 6 ounces (625 g.)
- Type: Contemporary, Abstract
- Country of Origin: United States
- Area of Origin: California
- Main Color: Cobalt Blue
- Featured Refinements: Art Glass Paperweight
- Type of Glass: Crystal
- Color: Blue
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Glassmaking Technique: Iridescent