Superb John Ditchfield Modernist Owl Opalescent Blue & Yellow Glass Paperweight

  
Here for your consideration is a truly fabulous, 20th century, John Ditchfield, Glasform, owl ornament/paperweight. This cobalt blue and golden yellow, iridescent, owl paperweight of circular form with tapered body, decorated with stunning overlaid circular decoration to an opalescent golden blue/yellow ground. The colour and lustre of this John Ditchfield paperweight is truly superb. It's been a nightmare to photo though because it's picking up so much light reflection. It's iridescent colour, changes depending on room lighting conditions. This fabulous John Ditchfield owl ornament/paperweight is in wonderful original condition with no chips, scratches, or restoration. The base has the inscribed John Ditchfield signature with Glasform paper label. Started when he was 16 years old as an apprentice at the Venetian Glass Factory, Blackpool in the 1960's. He trained under the Italian maestro Franco Toffolo, an Italian glassmaker from Murano, who'd come to the UK to set up a glass company. John Ditchfield started the art of glass blowing in 1968 and his creations have become extremely popular, appearing in Miller's Collectables, (an antique guide for the future). John Ditchfield's innovative designs have pushed him to the forefront of contemporary art glass making.

Height: 4.75 inches or 12 cm. Diameter: 3.25 inches or 8.2 cm. Weight: 2lb 8 oz or 1.1 kg. These stunning, John Ditchfield owl paperweights have become so very desirable/collectable and are really appreciating in value.

Well you won't go far wrong starting a collection with a piece like this. It's a magnificent piece of John Ditchfield iridescent glass. A real statement piece, you just can't fail to be impressed, truly stunning. This very highly collectable and sought-after owl paperweight would make a superb gift.

Our photos aren't doing this John Ditchfield owl paperweight true justice because they're not capturing the full lustre that's in this magnificent piece. Please note: all our international postal charges are only estimates and will be confirmed and altered up or down when we know the destination of where items are being sent. You may wish to check out our other items.