It has been in storage in his smoke-free home for the past 20+ years. It is gorgeous and deserves the chance to be better appreciated! This paperweight features a blue Colorado Columbine with green leaves on a red/pink background. It is about 2 1/4″ in diameter and 1 3/4″ high (at the peak). The base is flat with a concave center. It is signed as mentioned in the condition description with Whittemore’s signature cane — a black W on a yellow background on the underside of the center of the flower. It also is etched with the number 33 on the bottom. I gave it a gentle cleanse with a microfiber cloth, and I didn’t notice any flaws. Perhaps just the very slightest of surface scratches on the bottom. Please note that any bright white in any of the photos are just reflections from my overhead lights or windows. I took photos in lots of different types of light and lots of angles to highlight the beauty of this paperweight. Please see the photos for up-close details as part of this description, and please note the stand is not included. Also, if you are interested, please see my other listings for more rare Whittemore paperweights.
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11Oct
HTF Vintage Francis Whittemore Colorado Columbine Paperweight Signed EUC #33
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28May
Francis Whittemore Yellow Carolina Jessamine Flower Paperweight with Leaves & Bud
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Francis Whittemore Yellow Carolina Jessamine Flower Paperweight with Leaves and Bud. Francis Whittemore Yellow Carolina Jessamine Flower with Leaves and Bud Paperweight. This paperweight features a Yellow Carolina Jessamine flower and bud with green leaves and stems. Signed on the back of a leaf with an early Whittemore signature cane. The cane has a black “W” on a yellow background. The design is placed on a shaded opaque purple ground. There is an edition number “53″ engraved on the base. His typical edition size during this period was 100. This paperweight is shown in the Leo Kaplan Ltd. Catalog on the 9/85 insert. Note : The highly reflective surface and high dome made this a difficult paperweight to photograph. 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 light. Francis Dyer Whittemore, Jr. Is considered one of the pioneers of the modern paperweight renaissance. He started working in glass in 1938, but did not start making paperweights until 1962. His studio was in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. Like many other early glass artists, Francis started his career as a scientific glass blower and then later taught glass as an instructor. For five years, he spent one month a year consulting at Baccarat to help them refine their lampwork paperweight art. Some sources have this consulting work from 1971 to 1976. Other sources have it starting later. Most of his paperweights are miniature to medium in size. You can read about Francis Whittemore in the book American Glass Paperweights and Their Makers by Jean Melvin (1970). Size: 2 3/8″ diameter by 1 15/16″ high. The bottom is ground concave. The edition number “53″ is engraved on the base. Signature: Signed on the underside of the ground with an early Whittemore signature cane. This signature cane was used until about 1970. No chips, cracks, or scratches were found on inspection. Allan’s Paperweights is owned by Allan Port. If in doubt, please check with me first. Please do not ask me to declare this a gift. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Decorative Pottery & Glassware\Paperweights”. The seller is “paperweights” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, France, Australia.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Style: Yellow Carolina Jessamine Flower
- Material: Glass
- Theme: Flower
- Type: Paperweight
- Features: Signed, numbered
- Color: Yellow, Purple
- Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork paperweight
- Subject/Theme: Yellow Carolina Jessamine Flower
- Brand: Whittemore
- Production Style: Art Glass
13Jul
Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Calla Lily Paperweight
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This is for a lovely Francis Whittemore Art Glass Lampwork Calla Lily Paperweight. Pattern: Large Calla Lily Flowers on a Cobalt Blue Ground. W Cane on Backside of Flower. Measures: 1.90″ Tall x 2 3/8″ Wide. No cracks or chips. I do not see any scratches. See Photo’s for Complete Description and Condition. Would make a great addition to any collection. The item “Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Calla Lily Paperweight” is in sale since Thursday, April 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “gcncsr” and is located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Lampwork
- Material: Glass
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Color: Cobalt Blue
- Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
- Subject/Theme: Flower
- Brand: Francis Whittemore
07Jul
1960s FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass WHITE Crimp Rose Pedestal Paperweight
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This is for a lovely 1960s Francis Whittemore Art Glass Crimp Rose Pedestal Paperweight. Pattern: 15 White Rose Petals with 4 Green Leaves on a Clear Pedestal Base. W Cane on Backside of Flower. Measures: 2.35″ Tall x 1.80″ Wide. No cracks or chips. See Photo’s for Complete Description and Condition. Would make a great addition to any collection. The item “1960s FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass WHITE Crimp Rose Pedestal Paperweight” is in sale since Saturday, April 17, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “gcncsr” and is located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Lampwork
- Material: Glass
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Color: White
- Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
- Type of Glass: Hand Blown Glass
- Subject/Theme: Crimp Rose
- Brand: Francis Whittemore
13Mar
Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Calla Lily Paperweight
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This is for a lovely Francis Whittemore Art Glass Lampwork Calla Lily Paperweight. Pattern: Large Calla Lily Flowers on a Cobalt Blue Ground. W Cane on Backside of Flower. Measures: 1.90″ Tall x 2 3/8″ Wide. No cracks or chips. I do not see any scratches. See Photo’s for Complete Description and Condition. Would make a great addition to any collection. The item “Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Calla Lily Paperweight” is in sale since Friday, February 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “gcncsr” and is located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Lampwork
- Material: Glass
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Color: Cobalt Blue
- Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
- Subject/Theme: Flower
- Brand: Francis Whittemore
11Mar
Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Flower & Calla Lily Paperweight
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This is for a lovely Francis Whittemore Art Glass Lampwork Calla Lily & Flower Paperweight. Pattern: Large 5 Peral Flower along with a Calla Lily Sitting on a Purple Ground. W Cane on Backside of Flower. Measures: 1.90″ Tall x 2 3/8″ Wide. No cracks or chips. I do not see any scratches. See Photo’s for Complete Description and Condition. Would make a great addition to any collection. The item “Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Flower & Calla Lily Paperweight” is in sale since Friday, February 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “gcncsr” and is located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Lampwork
- Material: Glass
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Color: Purple
- Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
- Subject/Theme: Flower
- Brand: Francis Whittemore
02Mar
Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Hanging Bell Flower Paperweight
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This is for a lovely Francis Whittemore Art Glass Lampwork Flower Paperweight. Pattern: Hanging Bell Flowers on a Cobalt Blue Ground & Cut Base. W Cane on Backside of Flower. Measures: 1.90″ Tall x 2 3/8″ Wide. No cracks or chips. I do not see any scratches. See Photo’s for Complete Description and Condition. Would make a great addition to any collection. The item “Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Hanging Bell Flower Paperweight” is in sale since Friday, February 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “gcncsr” and is located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Lampwork
- Material: Glass
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Color: Cobalt Blue
- Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
- Subject/Theme: Flower
- Brand: Francis Whittemore
22Feb
Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Flower & Butterfly Paperweight
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This is for a lovely Francis Whittemore Art Glass Lampwork Butterfly & Flower Paperweight. Pattern: Yellow Butterfly on a Blue Flower with Leaves Sitting on a Cobalt Blue Ground. W Cane on Backside. Measures: 1.90″ Tall x 2 3/8″ Wide. No cracks or chips. I do not see any scratches. See Photo’s for Complete Description and Condition. Would make a great addition to any collection. The item “Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Flower & Butterfly Paperweight” is in sale since Friday, February 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “gcncsr” and is located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Lampwork
- Material: Glass
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Color: Cobalt Blue
- Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
- Subject/Theme: Flower & Butterfly
- Brand: Francis Whittemore
14Feb
Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Pink Flower Floral Paperweight
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This is for a lovely Francis Whittemore Art Glass Lampwork Flower Paperweight. Pattern: Large Pink Flower on a Green Ground. W Cane on Backside of Flower. Measures: 1.90″ Tall x 2 3/8″ Wide. No cracks or chips. I do not see any scratches. See Photo’s for Complete Description and Condition. Would make a great addition to any collection. The item “Vintage FRANCIS WHITTEMORE Glass Lampwork Pink Flower Floral Paperweight” is in sale since Friday, February 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “gcncsr” and is located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Style: Lampwork
- Material: Glass
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Features: Limited Edition
- Color: Green
- Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
- Subject/Theme: Flower
- Brand: Francis Whittemore
06Jun
A FABULOUS and Vintage WHITTEMORE WHITE ROSE FLOWER Art Glass Paperweight
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FABULOUS and Small Vintage WHITTEMORE WHITE ROSE FLOWER Art Glass Paperweight and is Multifaceted. A White Rose with Green leaves is set in a clear faceted encasement. The paperweight is 2″ in diameter and 1-5/8″ high. It has one top facet, five side facets, and is signed with a Whittemore Signature “W” cane on the back side of the Rose. The White petals on one side of the Rose have very fine Brown lines on the inner sides, while the petals on the other side of the Rose are pure White. There are a couple micro-nicks to the edges of some facets. These are nearly invisible, and this piece is in Very Good Original Vintage Condition. The bottom does show. Ease check the pictures for further description. The Stands are not part of this sale and were only used here for illustrative purposes. I will Consider any Reasonable Offers. On this Wonderful Antique Art Glass Paperweights and Thank You for Looking. Please do not miss my many other lovely Art Glass Paperweight Auctions by various Well Known and Famous Artists. One of my hobbies is collecting Art Glass Paperweights. I’m a member of Midwest Paperweight Collectors Club as well as the Paperweight Collectors Association (PCA) which is our National Club. Please follow me so you won’t miss any of my fabulous items. Pictures are used as part of my descriptions. ONLY if there is a Mistake in the description. If you receive your item and the box is damaged please keep that for. From the shipper should they need it back. Thank you very much. The item “A FABULOUS and Vintage WHITTEMORE WHITE ROSE FLOWER Art Glass Paperweight” is in sale since Tuesday, June 4, 2019. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Glass\Art Glass\Paperweights”. The seller is “paperwtlady1″ and is located in Hamilton, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
- Glassmaking Technique: Lampwork
- Type of Glass: Crystal
- Subject/Theme: Flower
- Type: Antique