Add a touch of ethereal beauty to your desk or glass collection with this stunning handmade studio glass paperweight. This piece features a captivating iridescent green finish that shifts between emerald and metallic gold tones depending on the light.
The surface is uniquely textured with a "cratered" or pitted effect, a hallmark of high-end British studio glass from the late 20th century. This tactile finish beautifully catches the light, creating a shimmering, lunar-like appearance.
Material: Hand-blown Art Glass
Colour: Iridescent Emerald Green / Gold
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Studio Glass
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. One Small chip on top.
Perfect as a unique gift for glass collectors or a statement piece for a minimalist home office.
his paperweight belongs to the Azurene range, which was famously developed by Michael Harris and William Wilson at the Isle of Wight Studio Glass.
Launch Date: The Azurene range was first introduced in 1978.
Production Peak: This specific "cratered" iridescent style was most prolific throughout the 1980s.
The Technique: The pitted, lunar-like surface seen in your photos is created by the expansion of gold or silver leaf during the glass-blowing process, a signature method perfected during this era.
Base Details: The presence of a ground pontil (the smooth circular mark on the base) is typical of these earlier hand-finished studio pieces.
In the world of vintage glass, this is considered a late 20th-century piece of British Studio Art Glass.