On offer is a rare and beautiful hand-blown glass paperweight, dating to the late 20th century, made in Scotland by Caithness Glass and showcasing an elegant hummingbird motif designed by Colin Terris. Whether you’re a collector of fine art glass or a lover of meaningful décor, this piece offers a tactile link to Scotland’s celebrated glassmaking heritage — and a timeless presence in any interior.

Crafted with care and rich in visual character, this Caithness paperweight serves equally as a display piece, a conversation starter, or a lasting heirloom.

📌 KEY FEATURES

✅ Genuine hand-blown glass – deep lilac tone with engraved figural detail
✅ Detailed hummingbird in flight with floral form – first in the Exotic Birds series
✅ Designed by Colin Terris (1937–2006), “Father of Modern Paperweight Design”
✅ Made by Caithness Glass Ltd, Harrowhill, Wick, Scotland
✅ Condition: paperweight in good vintage order, with box showing heavy age wear (hinge rust, lining discoloration)
✅ Signed and numbered, Limited Edition No. 293 of 1000
✅ Includes original fitted presentation box and certificate of authenticity
✅ Measurements: 3.5 in / 9 cm diameter

💡 STYLING TIP

This piece works beautifully in traditional, eclectic, or modern interiors. Style it in a cabinet with other glass objects, place it on a desk as a paperweight, or feature it on a mantel or shelf where natural light can illuminate the colored glass.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:

✔️ Lovers of Scottish art glass and decorative paperweights
✔️ Collectors of Caithness and Colin Terris designs
✔️ Thoughtful, lasting gift for a design enthusiast or glass collector
✔️ Display in libraries, offices, galleries, or period-inspired interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES

Caithness Glass was founded in 1961 in Wick, Scotland, and rose to international acclaim after 1969 for its modern paperweights. The company was granted a Royal Warrant as glassmaker to the Queen Mother and remains a respected name in collectible glass.

This design was created by Colin Terris, Caithness’s chief designer from 1968 until 2006, who revolutionized contemporary paperweights with innovative techniques and themes. The Hummingbird was the first release in the Exotic Birds series, inspired by the Thornbill hummingbird native to Peru and Colombia. Limited to 1,000 pieces, each weight is signed and numbered, making it a sought-after collector’s item.

📏 MEASUREMENTS

• Diameter: 3.5 in / 9 cm

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

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📌 WHY IT MATTERS

This is more than a decorative object — it is a piece of lived history from Scotland’s most important glassworks, designed by one of the leading names in 20th-century glass art. Rare to find in this condition and with its original certificate, this paperweight embodies the skill, design innovation, and beauty that made Caithness world-famous.

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