CAITHNESS OCTOPUS PAPERWEIGHT 14/50 LE W/BOX - WILLIAM MANSON

Description

This is a delightful blue Octopus from Caithness Glass studios in 1980; c 8 cm diam. Complete with original hinged red Caithness box. The charming blue Octopus rests upon a multi coloured earth/sea bed with bright yellow eyes. Certificate states as "Octopus - the swirling movement and form is captured in characteristic pose within this intricate paperweight. Designed by William Manson manufactured by Craftsmen of the Caithness Paperweight Studio. Edition size 50 yearly .. ." Issued in a Limited edition we were uncertain of the production of this weight as it does have below the original Caithness Glass CG sticker. It is engraved as "no 14, Caithness, Scotland". With what appears to be the 1980 cane as "80". The 78 and 79 edition were made by Willie Manson but he left Caithness in 1980.