Vintage
It's a product of Langham Glass, a studio founded by Paul Miller in Langham, Rutland, England. Paul Miller's background includes working at Wedgwood, where he designed popular animal figures, which influenced Langham Glass's creations. These paperweights are hand-blown, showcasing traditional glassmaking techniques.
Design:
The paperweight depicts a woodcock, a type of bird, rendered in brown, often speckled, glass. It's part of Langham Glass's "Birds of a Feather" range. The design often captures the woodcock's characteristic features, such as its long beak.
Characteristics:
These paperweights are valued as collectible art glass. They often bear the Langham Glass mark, indicating their authenticity. They come in varying sizes. Because they are hand made, each one will have slight variations.
Historical Context:
The designs have roots in the animal figures created by Ronald Stennett-Willson and Paul Miller for Wedgwood in the 1970s. Langham Glass continued the production of these designs, contributing to their enduring popularity.
In essence, the Langham Studio Glass Brown Woodcock Paperweight is a handcrafted piece of art glass that reflects both traditional glassmaking skills and a history of animal-themed designs.
Langham Studio Glass - Signed on Bottom & Original label still attached.
Brown Woodcock Paperweight
Excellent Used Condition - see Images. No Chips or Cracks.
