What does a paperweight do?

What does a paperweight do?

A paperweight is a small solid object heavy enough, when placed on top of papers, to keep them from blowing away in a breeze or from moving under the strokes of a painting brush (as with Japanese calligraphy).

How do you clean Artglass?

How to Clean Your Artglass™

1. Clean glass from top down to avoid cleaning agents drying on the glass.
2. Moisten the cleaning wipe by lightly spraying with the glass cleaner.
3. Begin cleaning your Artglass™ by wiping from the center of the glass to the edges.

Is there an organization that collects glass paperweights?

The Paperweight Collectors Association, Inc. (PCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to appreciating and collecting glass paperweights. For over a half century, PCA has championed the study and collecting of antique, vintage, and contemporary glass paperweights.

What’s the difference between antiques and paperweights?

The most obvious difference is in the metal, the clear portions of the glass having a grayish cast and lacking the brilliance of the genuine antiques. In consequence, the greens, reds, and especially the yellows are somewhat obscured and toned down. They lack the beautiful, decisive clarity you find in the bona fide antiques.

How much is a Saint Louis paperweight worth?

A French glass patterned colour ground paperweight, mid-19th century, probably Saint Louis. 2⅞ in (7.2 cm) diameter. Estimate: $2,000-3,000. Offered in The Collector: Property from Four American Collections on 16 October at Christie’s in New York

Where can I find a Paperweight Collectors Bulletin?

Simply login below and click on the ” Annual Bulletin ” heading in the Publications menu on the homepage. The Paperweight Collectors Association, Inc. (PCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to appreciating and collecting glass paperweights.

The most obvious difference is in the metal, the clear portions of the glass having a grayish cast and lacking the brilliance of the genuine antiques. In consequence, the greens, reds, and especially the yellows are somewhat obscured and toned down. They lack the beautiful, decisive clarity you find in the bona fide antiques.

A French glass patterned colour ground paperweight, mid-19th century, probably Saint Louis. 2⅞ in (7.2 cm) diameter. Estimate: $2,000-3,000. Offered in The Collector: Property from Four American Collections on 16 October at Christie’s in New York

What’s the most valuable thing about a paperweight?

Quite possibly Providence knew what it was about when it did not make life quite perfect! Perhaps the most valuable asset of the paperweight collector is a consuming interest in the subject. Intense interest — I speak now from personal knowledge! — goes far to make up for what we may lack in native wit.

What’s the difference between rare and common paperweights?

This article discusses the difference between rare and common paperweights, noting ways that one can tell if a paperweight is a genuine antique or an imitation. It originally appeared in the July 1943 issue of American Collector magazine, a publication which ran from 1933-1948 and served antique collectors and dealers.