Lot # 82 - Vintage Iridescent Glass Paperweight Collection – 3 Pieces

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 27-Aug-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 03-Sep-2025 8:21:00 PM
Current bid:

$30.00

Highest bidder:

MarjSeyl

Auction has ended

Description :

Vintage Iridescent Glass Paperweight Collection – 3 Pieces

A striking trio of vintage hand-blown glass paperweights, each with distinct artistry and luminous finishes:


  • Large Floral Orb – Features a dimensional white flower with yellow center set against a vivid rainbow-iridescent ground. Approx. 3" diameter.
  • Mosaic Sphere – Deep jewel-tone orb with a shimmering oil-spot effect in blues, purples, and greens. Approx. 2.5" diameter.
  • Pele’s Glass Hawaii Orb – Iridescent frosted orb with rainbow refractions and internal bubbles, retaining its original Pele’s Glass Hawaii foil label. Approx. 2" diameter.

Era: Mid-to-late 20th century
Material: Hand-blown art glass

Style: Iridescent, studio glass

Why They’re Special: Each orb showcases the skill of vintage studio glassblowers, with techniques reminiscent of American and European art glass makers from the mid-century onward. Displayed together, they create a luminous collection full of color and movement.


Auction History

Highest bidder is MarjSeyl

Date Bid User
03-Sep-2025 2:49:21 PM $30.00 MarjSeyl
03-Sep-2025 2:49:14 PM $29.00 Seattle79
03-Sep-2025 2:49:14 PM $28.00 MarjSeyl
03-Sep-2025 12:27:36 PM $19.00 Seattle79
03-Sep-2025 12:27:36 PM $18.00 acbriggs13
03-Sep-2025 12:27:21 PM $17.00 Seattle79
03-Sep-2025 12:27:21 PM $16.00 acbriggs13
03-Sep-2025 12:27:12 PM $15.00 Seattle79
03-Sep-2025 12:27:12 PM $14.00 acbriggs13
03-Sep-2025 12:27:04 PM $12.00 Seattle79
03-Sep-2025 12:27:04 PM $11.00 acbriggs13
03-Sep-2025 12:26:54 PM $8.00 Seattle79
03-Sep-2025 12:26:54 PM $7.00 acbriggs13
27-Aug-2025 12:38:59 PM $5.00 Seattle79

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