pa·per·weight (n). A small, heavy, often decorative object that is placed on loose papers to hold them down.
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Similar to our Damascus Series, these Orbs have colored glass rods woven within the mass of crystal not just on the surface.
With the addition of another glassmaking technique, Virginia and Tony get the appearance of a multi-colored fungus growing
within what appears to suggest brain matter, hence, the birth of the Mutant Brain. This design serves as a timely reminder that we,
the human race as a whole must change our ways of thinking and consider the planet and how we interact with every part of it.
To do nothing means certain disaster. We must mutate to survive.
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Mutant Brain Paperweight, Yellow, Aqua and Black Size: (W) 2 5/8", (H) 2 3/8" Signed: V. Wilson Toccalino
This paperweight is a smaller version Virginias' Mutant Brain Paperweight that is in the Royal Ontario Museums permanent collection.
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The Stardust Crown Paperweight uses various colored "Dichroic Glass". We enhance its reflective qualities to exhibit more
color and sparkle. We combine this with various styles of filigree, ribbon cane or latticino complex canes. These pieces are
truly unique and the end result is dazzling. Topped off with a hand built Trillium Murrini, Virginia has created a true signature
piece unique to her style with the end result being one of vibrant color and brilliance. Collect all four seasons!
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Filigree Stardust Trillium Summer Paperweight Size: (W) 2 1/2", (H) 3" Signed: signed Virginia Wilson Toccalino on the bottom side (bottom is ground and polished with a concave lense)
Beach Ball comes to mind when one views this Stardust Trillium Summer Paperweight. Multi colored Latticino canes combine with our Stardust Glass, completed with Virginias' hand built Trillium murrini on the top of this piece.
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These Millifiore Paperweights are a recent addition to our paperweight line-up. They are composed of hand built and mold made Murrinis. All of the hand built Murrinis are painstakingly made by Virginia at her torch. They are then laid on a colored mixed background and
encased with crystal. All of these paperweights are 'one-off' or 'prototypes' at this time. Some have one or more flat facets cut and
polished on their surface provideing different magnified views.
MurriniPansie Paperweight Size: (W) 3 1/18", (H) 2 5/8" Signed: VWT signature cane on bottom in the centre
A Hand buil tPansiescommands centre stage in this concentric weight
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Ribbon and or Zanfirico glass canes are carefully formed into a crown alternating with our Stardust glass. The surface of the
finished paperweight can have one to four hand cut and polished windows. For a very special effect the windows are framed
using a stone engraving wheel to cut away the crystal. Another decorative pattern we use is called "battuto" and is a Venetian
technique of faceting some or all of the surface of the glass with the stone engraving wheel. Battuto means beaten or
hammered in Italian.
Three Window Engraved Zanfirico Stardust Paperweight Size: (W) 3 11/16", (H) 3 7/16" Signed: Virginia Wilson Toccalino on the bottom side
Very pretty Filigree Stardust weight. The three hand cut and polished windows are framed with careful engraving Virginia executes on her stone engraving wheel. The flat bottom of this piece is also delicately cut around the outside edge as well.
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Three Window Engraved Latticino Stardust Summer Paperweight Size: (W) 3 5/8", (H) 3 1/2" Signed: Virginia Wilson Toccalino on the bottom side
Very pretty Latticino Stardust paperweight. The three hand cut and polished viewing windows are framed with careful engraving Virginia executes on her stone engraving wheel. The windows allow the viewer to see the actual size of what is within along with the magnified view through the convex surface. The flat bottom of this piece is also delicately cut around the outside edge as well.
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Three Window Engraved Filigree Stardust Winter Paperweight Size: (W) 3 3/4", (H) 3 3/4" Signed: Virginia Wilson Toccalino on the bottom side
Sparkling Filigree Stardust " Winter" paperweight. The three hand cut and polished windows are framed with careful engraving that Virginia executes on her stone cutting wheel. The flat bottom of this piece is also delicately cut around the outside edge as well. |
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Three Window Battutoed Ribbon Stardust Size: (W) 3 5/8", (H) 3 1/8" Signed: Virginia Wilson Toccalino on the bottom side
This is an unusual Multi color Ribbon Stardust paperweight. The three hand cut and polished windows are framed with careful engraving and a portion of the rest of the surface has been Battutoed to enhance the surface. Virginia carved all of the facets on her stone engraving wheel. The flat bottom of this piece is also delicately cut around the outside edge as well. |
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Single Window Engraved Filigree Crown Paperweight Size: (W) 3 3/16", (H) 2 7/8" Signed: Virginia Wilson Toccalino on the bottom side
Simple yet elegant Filigree Paperweight with one engraved window. The window enables the viewer to see two different sizes of what is inside the paperweight. |
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Filigree Ribbon Core Paperweights with a Handbuilt Murrini in the Centre comprise our new Mortimer the Mutant Frog Lifecycle series of Paperweights.These weights combine the best Ribbon and Filigree Rods we have to create a veil that surrounds a matching or complimentary ribbon or filigree core in the centre of the weight. An elaborate handbuilt murrini completes the mix.
These are a veritable feast for the eyes that will trigger
your imagination.
Filigree Ribbon Veil Paperweight with Ribbon Core and Mortimer the Mutant Tadpole Murrini Size: (W) 2 15/16", (H) 2 9/16" Signed: VWT signature murrini on the bottom.
A matching purple and green ribbon core spirals up through the centre with a complimentary veil of purple and green Ribbon and Zanfirico cane rods decorate the outer layer. A Moritmer the Mutant Tadpole murrini completes the top..
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Filigree Ribbon Veil Paperweight with Ribbon Core and Mortimer the Mutant Tadpole Murrini Size: (W) 2 15/16", (H) 2 5/8" Signed: VWT signature murrini on the bottom.
A matching green ribbon core spirals up through the centre with a complimentary veil of blue and green Ribbon and Zanfirico cane rods decorate the outer layer.A Moritmer the Mutant Tadpolemurrini completes the top..
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Filigree Ribbon Veil Paperweight with Ribbon Core and Mortimer the Mutant Frog Murrini Size: (W) 2 5/8", (H) 2 9/16" Signed: VWT signature murrini on the bottom.
A matching black and white with yellow edge ribbon core spirals up through the centre while a complimentary veil of black, white and yellow Ribbon and Zanfirico cane rods decorate the outer layer.A Moritmer the Mutant tFrog murrini completes the top. |
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Filigree Ribbon Veil Paperweight with Ribbon Core and Mortimer the Mutant Tadpole Murrini Size: (W) 2 15/16", (H) 2 11/16" Signed: VWT signature murrini on the bottom.
A matching purple and ruby ribbon core spirals up through the centre with a complimentary veil of Purple and Ruby Ribbon and Zanfirico cane rods decorating the outer layer. A Moritmer the Mutant Frog murrini completes the top. |
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Filigree Ribbon Veil Paperweight with Filigree Core and Mortimer the Mutant Frog Murrini Size: (W) 2 11/16", (H) 2 7/16" Signed: VWT signature murrini on the bottom.
A complimentary yellow zanfirico core spirals up the centre of this weight with a complimentary veil of brown, black, white and green ribbon and zanfirico cane rods decorating the outer layer. Mortmer the Mutant Frog murrini completes the top. |
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Filigree Ribbon Veil Paperweight with Ribbon Core and Mortimer the Mutant Frog Murrini Size: (W) 2 7/8", (H) 2 9/16" Signed: VWT signature murrini on the bottom.
A complimentary black and green ribbon core spirals up the centre of this weight with a matching veil of black, green and blue ribbon and zanfirico cane rods decorating the outer layer. A Mortmer the Mutant Frog murrini completes the top |
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The Stardust Eggs are created using plain and specific colored "Dichroic Glass". We enhance its reflective qualities
to exhibit more color and sparkle. It is then combined with various styles of ribbon cane, latticino or other exotic
complex canes. These pieces are truly unique and the end result is dazzling. These are truly signature pieces unique
to Virginias' and Tonys' style. The end result is of one of unrivaled color and brilliance.
Ribbon Glass Egg Multi-Colored Black-Edged Ribbon Canes
This minature egg exuding brilliant colors is a must have for any collection. |
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Filigree Stardust Egg White Zanfirico Canes with Gold Stardust |
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Ribbon Stardust Egg, Small Ruby, Blue, Black-Edged Ribbon Canes with Gold Stardust |
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Ribbon Stardust Egg, Large Ruby, Blue, Black-Edged Ribbon Canes with Gold Stardust Size: 4 7/8 " H x b 3 3/4 " W |
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Filigree Stardust Egg Paperweight Cobalt Blue Zanfirico Canes with Stunning Cobalt Stardust Glass This egg has a flat polished bottom so it stands up. |
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