Ocean Racer Paperweight Caithness, Alastair MacIntosh , 2003

Ocean Racer Paperweight

This Ocean Racer paperweight comes from the Caithness Glass studio in Scotland. Designed by Alastair MacIntosh in 2003, this paperweight features a white sail over rolling blue and white waves against an aqua background that creates a dramatic display. Because of its beauty and size, it works well as both a collector’s piece and a stylish accent for the home.

Design and Details

The underside is etched “Caithness Ocean Racer Scotland,” so you know it is genuine. At around 3″ (≈ 7.6 cm) in height, it feels weighty in the hand yet remains easy to display. The combination of graphic pattern and mottled base gives the design depth, so it catches the light from every angle.

Condition and Notes

• Height: 3″ (≈ 7.6 cm)

• Designer: Alastair Macintosh

• Date: 2003

• Origin: Caithness Glass, Scotland

• Condition: Very good vintage condition

Although this is a vintage piece, it remains bright and clear. As with most vintage glass paperweights, you may notice light surface marks on the glass, yet they are usually small and barely visible. they do not affect the overall display.

Why Collect Caithness Paperweights

Collectors prize Caithness for imaginative designs and high standards of craftsmanship. Moreover, the ocean racer paperweight represents the modern design era of the early 2000s, when Caithness introduced fresh ideas to its long tradition. As a result, it holds a special place in both decorative and collectible glass.