Description: 1994 Glass Eye Studio's Orion's Belt Paperweight Cobalt Blue Purple, and Gold For Your Vintage Art Glass Paperweight Collection-OrionBelt1 Details Description: A beautiful vintage hand blown sizable paperweight with a nice multi-colored celestial design. The paperweight is ball shaped with a small flat base on which it sits and a larger flat viewing surface where you can see the design within the paperweight the way it is supposed to be seen. The paperweight is titled Orion's Belt with the name engraved on the bottom flat base. It also indicates that it was made at Glass Eye Studios (GES) in 1994 which is etched again on the base. The design consists of a purple mass extending into space with shiny particles and highlights mostly in gold and other colors with a cobalt blue base. There are reflective small particles (stars?) on the back side which reflect the light in many colors including red, gold, green, blue, etc. A very interesting and celestial looking paperweight in the usual manner of GES paperweights. A beautiful paperweight by a famous American glass studio to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of the description. Date: The paperweight is dated 1994. Origin: Purchased at an estate sale in Southeastern Pennsylvania. GES is located in Seattle Washington USA. Size: The base is ~1 1/2" in diameter at the base, ~2 1/4" in diameter at the flat viewing surface on top, is ~3 1/8" in diameter and ~2 7/8" in height. The paperweight weighs about one pound and 8 ounces. Maker: Glass Eye Studios. Marks: Has the word Orion's Belt in cursive calligraphy engraved on the base. It also has "GES 94" etched on the bottom of the paperweight (see last photos for details). Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A nice paperweight with a very interesting design to add to your collection. It would display very well in your collection of paperweights. Condition: The paperweight is in excellent condition and has no cracks, hairlines, or repairs. The colors of the piece are vivid and beautiful as is the design. The surface of the piece has a few minor scratches but truly nothing of concern. The paperweight looks great and would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied. Shipping and Handling Buyer pays for careful shipping & handling based on Zip Code. Contact us for world-wide international shipping & handling charges. It is our policy to declare the full item price on customs forms. The shipping charges quoted do not include possible customs fees, these are the responsibility of the buyer. Note, packages going overseas can take as long as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies. Terms and Conditions: By placing a bid in this auction, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: Please e-mail with any questions you have before the end of the auction. The wining bidder will be contacted within 24 hours of auction close via email. We will let you know the total you need to pay, based on the final auction price and the S&H charge listed in the ad. We ask that you contact us back within three days indicating your intent to complete the sale, timing of payment, and giving us a mailing address for shipping the item. Refunds are given for purchase price upon return of the item. Postage and handling fees are non-refundable. Your payment is due to us within 10 days from auction close, unless you notify us in advance of your intent to be late. We will inform you, via e-mail, when we receive your payment and when we ship your item. We expect feedback to be initiated by the bidder upon completion of the transaction at which time we will be pleased to reciprocate. Failure to follow these simple terms will be construed as your desire not to complete the sale. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 157.77 USD
Location: Skippack, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-08T12:21:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Paperweight
Material: Glass
Production Style: Uncertain
Brand: Glass Eye Studios
Color: Multicolored
Theme: Celestial
Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
Time Period Manufactured: 1990-1999
MPN: Not Known
Subject/Theme: Orion's Belt
Glassmaking Technique: Unknown
Type of Glass: Unknown