Ltd Ed Caithness Whitefriars Butterflies Paperweight(67/150) M Thompson 3

  

For sale is a limited edition paperweight, designed by Margot Thompson & manufactured by Caithness 1990, as part of their "Whitefriars" range of weights. 3"(7.5 cms) in diameter & a little under 2 1/4"(a little under 5.75cms) tall. The design features a central lampwork sprig of purple blooms topped by a pair of butterflies and a border of millefiori canes. The signature, "Monk" cane is set at one end of the sprigsee pic.

There is a band of 8 short vertical cuts running down from the top facetsee pic. The base is etched, " Whitefriars Butterflies Caithness Scotland 67 -250 " see pics. 11-15 although I believe only 115 were ever made. The weight is in great condition , with nothing more than standing wear to the base. If you have any questions or require further photos, please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for your interest in one of my many items for sale, Gavin.