PCA Convention Ed. 500 (1997)

The complex millefiori cane at the centre of this miniature weight bears the letters P. C. A. - the initials of the “Paperweight Collectors Association” of America. This is encircled by aqua, pink & blue-black cog canes on a translucent royal-blue ground. 20 pressed flutes decorate the edge of the weight.
Set in the centre of the polished,concave base is a P1997 signature/date cane.
See “The Complete Guide to Perthshire Paperweights” by Mahoney & McLanachan - Page 149. The weight was produced in a limited edition of 500 for the bi-annual PCA Convention, held in 1997 in San Diego, California.