Large lMPORTANT studio glass paperweight signed and dated 1984 by David Reade and Gary Thompson

This is quite a rare and important piece as it is one of the first pieces produced at Reade's studio, dated 1984*, the same year that he opened his first studio with Gary Thompson. This piece is also signed by both men. A very good investment piece for the future

Large spectacular studio glass paperweight dated 1984 and signed by internationally acclaimed South African master glassblower David Reade and Gary Thompson

8 x 8 cm

 Postage R50

David Reade is without doubt South Africa’s best known glass blower. As a highly skilled and competent glass technician he has earned this position. He has exhibited all over South Africa and his work is sought after by collectors locally and abroad.

 David Reade (born England 1960)

1977 David began working with glass under master glassblower Michael Harris at Isle of Wight Studio Glass. During a seven year period he worked in Southern Ireland and at the Isle of Wight learning glassblowing and designing skills.

1984* After a holiday in South Africa he decided to make it his home, his first studio was in Cape Town sharing with glassblower Gary Thompson.

1986 Built new studio in Worcester South Africa sharing with glass artist Kea Verwey.

1987 Went to Scandinavia and worked in small studios, visited and learnt from Sweden's best master blowers.

1988 Returned to South Africa.

1992 Bought and renovated a 1790 Barn; this has become his home and studios.

Since 1991 he has developed a style of glass which is inspired by the deserts and mountains of Africa and works with architects and art galleries around the world. He has had many exhibitions and his work is in many private and public collections.