Vintage Orient & Flume Paperweight Description and Item Information Up for sale is this beautiful Orient and Flume studio art glass paperweight. Please excuse any glare in the photos. This blue iridescent paperweight has white flowers and pulled feather patterns. The glass itself is cobalt blue when viewed from beneath. This piece measures approximately 2 7/8 inches tall, with a maximum width of about 3 inches. Unpacked, it weighs 1 pound 4.0 ounces. The flat base is ground and polished. This would be a great addition to a collection of America studio art glass. Identification This circa 1978 paperweight has engraved markings beneath, Orient & Flume 409 O 1978. It has its original, but worn, Orient & Flume label beneath, which looks like it was reattached with glue. The glass was made in Chico, California. Condition This paperweight looks great overall, with no chips or cracks. It has very light wear. There is a very fine, 1/4 inch long scratch to the side (visible in first photo, on left side). Color and iridescence variations are as made. Terms of Sale 1. Payments must be received within three days of the end of the listing, unless prior arrangements have been made. Some countries have restrictions or prohibitions on certain classes of merchandise. And international government regulations prohibit such behavior. Individual computers may display colors differently. The item “VINTAGE 1978 IRIDESCENT ORIENT & FLUME CALIFORNIA STUDIO ART GLASS PAPERWEIGHT” is in sale since Monday, August 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Studio/Handcrafted Glass”. The seller is “craigkc” and is located in Sunny California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- New or Used: Used
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Object Type: Paperweight
- Color: Multi-Color
- Glassmaking Technique: Hand Blown
- Type of Glass: Studio Art Glass
- Subject/Theme: Flower