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Peter Holmes began his career as an apprentice to the legendary Paul Ysart at Caithness. In fact he now owns the master's bench and some of his tools!
Peter used to stay on after Paul Ysart went home but wasn't allowed full use of the workshop. However this did lead Peter to experiment, and the result was the birth of abstract weights. He became justly famous for these, later collaborating with Colin Terris. Indeed, Peter is known as the 'Grandfather of Abstract Paperweights'.
Subsequently Peter left to set up Selkirk Glass, but found he was spending too much time away from actually making glass. He therefore recently broke away to form Scottish Borders Art Glass with his son, Andrew. The studio is very busy producing superb art glass, but Peter and Andrew now only occasionally make paperweights, especially traditional ones. Whilst the studio's name isn't well known in the paperweight world Peter's certainly is of course, and these weights could prove an excellent investment.
Peter's weights have a softer look to them than others from Scotland and as a result are decidedly different. This is partly due to the type of glass used.
Peter is keen to pass on his skills to the next generation, and his son Andrew is an up and coming artist as can be seen below. Indeed, he's now finished his appenticeship and so is entitled to use his own cane.
If you'd like us to get Peter to make you a customized weight incorporating your own ideas just send us the details. Whilst you may have to wait a while there's no extra cost.
Whilst we were visiting the studio we asked young Andrew to make us a weight whilst we watched. This series of photos shows the processes involved in him making a weight containing 3 fish.
We felt privileged to watch Andrew at work, he's certainly a very talented young man and we feel sure his work will become highly sought after.
The particular weight has now sold but we normally have one or more similar ones in stock.
These magnum weights by Andrew Holmes are proving very popular.
It's not only based on a Paul Ysart design, it was actually made on Ysart’s old bench and with some of his tools!
Diameter appprox 86mm (just under 3 1/2 ins)
Price to UK residents £150 + VAT = £176.25
Price to EU residents including VAT approx €222
Tax-free price to US and other non-EU addresses approx US$247
For details how to order click here.
SOLD but we'd be pleased to order one for you.
A delicate butterfly on a blue ground with 5+1 faceting. Peter's cane is included as well as being scratch signed to the base.
Diameter approx. 3ins/75mm
Price to UK residents £98 + VAT = £115.15
Price to EU residents including VAT approx €144
Tax-free price to US and other non-EU addresses approx US$161
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The complex canes in this weight are flush with the white ground. It is 5+1 faceted and is scratch signed to the base.
Diameter approx.3ins/75mm
Price to UK residents £80 + VAT = £94
Price to EU residents including VAT approx €117
Tax-free price to US and other non-EU addresses approx US$132
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A border of pastel coloured twists encircle the 3 flowers on a white ground. This magnum has 5+1 faceting and has Peter's cane as well as being scratch signed to the base.
Diameter approx.3¼ins/82mm
Price to UK residents £150 + VAT = £176.25
Price to EU residents including VAT approx €220
Tax-free price to US and other non-EU addresses approx US$247
For details how to order click here.
The lampwork flower is complemented by an attractive garland of assorted canes in a rich blue. It has 6+1 faceting and has Peter's cane and is scratch signed to the base.
Diameter approx. 3ins/75mm
Price to UK residents £130 + VAT = £152.75
Price to EU residents including VAT approx €191
Tax-free price to US and other non-EU addresses approx US$214
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A single viola and bud rests on a blue ground, encircled by complex canes. It has Peter's cane and is scratch signed to the base.
Diameter approx.3ins/75mm
Price to UK residents £138 + VAT = £162.15
Price to EU residents including VAT approx €203
Tax-free price to US and other non-EU addresses approx US$227
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This magnum is scratch-signed and dated to the base. Excellent value for money.
Diameter approx.3¼ins/82mm
Price to UK residents £85 + VAT = £99.87
Price to EU residents including VAT approx €125
Tax-free price to US and other non-EU addresses approx US$140
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Abstract Paperweights
Limited edition of 150. The base of this weight is deep blue with a dusting of white snow. A large bubble floats near the top of the weight surrounded by a swirl of green and blue which contains a mass of tiny bubbles. The weight is fully scratched signed to the base and comes complete with a signed certificate and gift box.
Diameter approx. 2¾ins/70mm
Price to UK residents £44 + VAT = £51.70
Price to EU residents including VAT approx €65
Tax-free price to US and other non-EU addresses approx US$72
For details how to order click here.
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