This is an unusual 1980s Perthshire paperweight and designed by Stuart Drysdale.
It was made between 1983 and 1988.
Dimensions: 3 inches in diameter and the height is 1 ¾ inches.
The design was the same from year to year – but the colours of millefiori canes used differed.
The base of the weight is made up with crumpled white muslin canes. The next layer has a geometric pattern of millefiori canes with the placement of the orange canes forming a star pattern. In the centre is a little red steam train.
There is a flat polished viewing facet on the top – and seven polished circular facets around the side.
On the base – there is a P cane, as photographed.
The weight is in excellent condition with no damage of any kind – it looks like it has been in its box since it was purchased.
The box is a rather simple one for such an intricate weight – it is made of a dull claret cardboard with a white satin lining where the weight sits.
Probably an item for the more specialist collector of limited Perthshire paperweights – or locomotive related collectables.
It will be sent to you in the UK with Special Next Day Delivery post so it is fully insured against loss or damage in transit. To send tracked post to the States – it would be about £20 and again applied to your order at the checkout.