Although paperweights were a sideline for Gibson Glass (1970s-2006), they made some great crimp roses. The owner of the company, Reverend Charles Gibson [1933-2015], had a particular fondness for them, which led to the production of stunning crimp rose weights, although they are quite scarce.
PW3017. Charles Gibson Magnum tangerine Crimp Rose Museum Piece. This large pedestal crimp rose is signed with a hot stamp: Gibson 1987. It’s a stunning piece with a striking and perfectly centered and formed tangerine (light orange) rose. Condition is excellent. It’s one of the finest Charles Gibson weight I have owned. Diameter: 3 1/4 inches; height: 5 inches; two pounds. $350
PW3181. Charles Gibson Magnum yellow Crimp Rose Museum Piece. This large crimp rose is signed with a hot stamp: Gibson. It’s a well-made piece with a bright yellow perfectly centered and formed rose. Condition is excellent. Diameter: 3 7/16 inches; height: 3 ¼ inches; one pound and fourteen ounces. $150
PW3037. Charles Gibson Magnum Teal and Ivory Crimp Rose Museum Piece. This large pedestal crimp rose is signed C. Gibson and has a hot stamp GIBSON 2002. It’s a stunning piece with a lovely, variegated, well-formed teal and ivory rose. Condition is excellent. It’s one of the finest Charles Gibson weight I have owned.Diameter: 3 1/4 inches; height: six inches; two pounds and two ounces. $350
PW3038. Gibson Glass molded Burmese Blue mauve sea urchin shape. Simple and attractive. Hot stamp GIBSON 1999. Condition is excellent. Diameter: 3 inches; height: 2 1/16 inches; thirteen ounces. $45
PW3042. Gibson Glass colorful swirl. A carnival of color. Hot stamp GIBSON 2004. Condition is excellent. Diameter: 2 9/16 inches; height: 2 3/16 inches; eleven ounces. $35