In the mid-1840s, glass paper weights emerged and were immediately popular and desired. They had decorative appeal, and served, along with other glass accessories, the growing Victorian pastime of letter writing well. At the time, you could purchase your paper weight inexpensively at stationary stores and novelty shops.
The Patriarchs:
Antique paper weights were made between 1845 and 1860 in three french factories; Baccarat, St.Louis, and Clichy.
The Highbrows:
Weights by Touchstone Glass
Weights by artist Paul Stankard, via glasswizards.yuku.com
Weights, mostly of lesser quality, were also made in the United States, Great Britain, and elsewhere. However, Bacchus (UK), and New England Glass Company (USA) produced beautiful weights that rivaled that of their French counterparts.
PaperWeightsPlus.com is a UK concern, and is the perfect site to visit if you are entertaining the thought of purchasing a custom paper weight.
They can design, or alter any in-house design to suit your specifications and needs, with prices ranging from $75 to $500US.
Paper weights make thoughtful gifts. They can beautifully commemorate births, weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions and events in our lives.
Weights by Touchstone Glass
Weights by artist Paul Stankard, via glasswizards.yuku.com
Weights, mostly of lesser quality, were also made in the United States, Great Britain, and elsewhere. However, Bacchus (UK), and New England Glass Company (USA) produced beautiful weights that rivaled that of their French counterparts.
Modern weights have been made from 1950 to the present, and along with glass, can be made from clear acrylic or other materials.
The Nonconformists:
The Nonconformists:
PaperWeightsPlus.com is a UK concern, and is the perfect site to visit if you are entertaining the thought of purchasing a custom paper weight.
