Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 July 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 July 2026

Catalogue

Lot 142: A Pair of Art Glass Paperweights in the by Mdina

This auction ended on July 23, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £20 - £30

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £8

A pair of contemporary studio glass paperweights or decorative ornaments, in the style of Mdina Glass, Malta. Each piece consists of a bulbous, hand-blown spherical body featuring internal trailing and pulled frit decoration in shades of yellow and lime green. One item is set against a deep cobalt blue ground, while the other features a brighter turquoise blue ground. Both ornaments are surmounted by a solid, clear glass spherical knop. The design and colour palette are characteristic of the Maltese studio glass tradition, specifically patterns resembling seabed or seascape motifs.
Total Height: 11cm
Maximum Diameter: 8cm.