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Caithness glass was founded by Robin Sinclair in 1961, in Scotland. Paul Ysart became the supervisor and instructor in 1962. Early designers include Domhnall O'Broin, John Ritchie, and Charles Orr. Caithness is best known for its production of glass paperweights, which began in 1969. Designers at the factory from 1970's onwards include Colin Terris, Margot Thomson, Alastair MacIntosh, Philip Chaplain and Helen MacDonald. In 1987, Caithness bought the Wedgwood glassworks in King's Lynn, England, and renamed the factory Caithness Crystal. In 1991, Caithness was bought by Drambuie, and was sold to Royal Doulton in 1996. Caithness glass is now owned by Dartington Crystal, who took over in 2006.
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Paperweights
An orange, yellow and clear British glass "Whiskers the Cat" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink, white and clear British glass "Whispers" teardrop paperweight with copper aventurine inclusions. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink and clear British glass pie crust shaped paperweight with multicoloured millefiori canes. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A yellow, orange and clear British glass "Sands of Time" egg shaped paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A blue and clear British glass paperweight with engraved design of Edinburgh castle. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
An orange and clear British glass "Congratulations" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink, orange and white British glass "Dinosaurs" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A blue, green, brown and white British glass "Dinosaurs" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
An amber and clear British glass "Miniature Orchid" paperweight, with faceted panel, millefiori canes and zanfirico filigree. Made by Caithness, marked to base. Designed by Allan Scott and issued in 1991.
A purple, green, black, white and clear British glass "Flower of Scotland" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A yellow, black, white and lilac British glass "Spinnaker" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A green, red, pink and lilac / smoky blue British neodymium glass "Escapade" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A red, purple and clear British glass "Crucible" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A purple, white and clear British glass "Pixie" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A purple, black, white and clear British glass "Extravaganza" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink, green, yellow and clear British glass "Daydreams" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A red, purple and clear British glass "Brimstone" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
An orange, white and clear British glass "All My Heart" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A red, green and clear British glass "Florette" flower shaped paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink, turquoise and clear British glass "Twirl" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink, white and pale blue British glass "Pastel" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink, black, white and clear British glass "Ribbons" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink and clear British glass "Champagne" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A green, white and clear British glass "Cauldron" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A purple and clear British glass "Sparkle" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A green and clear British glass "Creatures" paperweight, featuring elephants. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A blue and clear British glass "Creatures" paperweight, featuring dolphins. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A green, pink and clear British glass "Acrobat" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A purple and blue British glass "Lavendar" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base and boxed.
A blue and pink British glass "Petunias" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A black, white and clear British glass "Streamers" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A purple, blue, white and clear British glass "Companions" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A green, blue and clear British glass Disney paperweight, featuring "Doc", one of the seven dwarfs. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A purple, white and clear British glass "Petunias" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A blue and clear British glass "Tango" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
An amber and black British glass "Brave Heart" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink and clear British glass "Fireball" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A blue, pink and clear British glass "Reflections '91" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base and boxed.
A blue, yellow and clear British glass "Reflections '92" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base and boxed.
A blue and clear British glass "Reflections '93" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base and boxed.
A black, white and clear British glass "Reflections '94" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base and boxed.
A pink, blue and clear British glass "Reflections '95" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base and boxed.
A pink, blue and clear British glass "Maydance" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink and clear British glass "Chevrons" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink and clear British glass "Seagems" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A turquoise and clear British glass "Foursome" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A golden, white and clear British glass "Wisp" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base and boxed.
A purple, pink and clear British glass "Blush" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink, white and clear British glass "Tiny Toes" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pinkish orange, white and clear British glass "Lacemaker" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A purple, golden amber and clear British glass "Caliph" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A green, turquoise and clear British glass "Aries" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pink and clear British glass "Blessings" egg shaped paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A blue, yellow and clear British glass "Ripples" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A green, yellow and clear British glass "Twirl" paperweight. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A pale blue and clear British glass "Noughts and Crosses" paperweight with coloured millefiori canes and stripes. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
A white and clear British glass "Noughts and Crosses" paperweight with coloured millefiori canes and stripes. Made by Caithness, marked to base.
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