CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Glass paperweights were first introduced at an Austrian Industrial Fair in 1845. The artist was Pietro Bigaglia. Following in his footsteps were talented artists who achieved ...
Paperweights are pieces of art that have been cherished as everything from knickknacks to souvenirs. They offer collectors a fascinating variety, from the tacky to the genuinely artistic. They have a ...
What cities come to mind when you think of glassmaking? Venice, Italy? Waterford, Ireland? Sandwich, Massachusetts? How about ...
Paperweights are pieces of art that have been cherished as everything from knickknacks to souvenirs. They offer collectors a fascinating variety, from the tacky to the genuinely artistic. They have a ...
Q: My grandfather has two antique glass paperweights he wants to know about. He says the maker is Stanhope. I can't find any info on the maker. Can you help? A: Images sent show two ball-shaped glass ...
It’s an unusual hobby, set to draw people from all over the state to Nacogdoches this weekend. The Paperweight Collectors Association of Texas will hold its meeting this Saturday at Comfort Suites on ...
"Published in conjunction with the opening of Small Worlds (April 7-October 7, 2018), an exhibition presenting a survey of glass paperweights in the collection of the Flint Institute of Arts from the ...
TACOMA, Wash. - Artists, dealers and fans of one of America's most overlooked art forms have gathered here in Tacoma at the national paperweight convention. Here you'll find some of the most intricate ...