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Carl Auböck Model #4223 Hand Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4223 'Hand' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Italy 1980 Bronze Abstract Sculpture Walter Valentini Tavole Panels
Located in Brescia, IT
Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Mid-Century Brass Antelope Desk Letter or Paper Clip
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine vintage Mid-Century brass stag or antelope desk letter or paper clip by the Virginia Metalcrafters. Impressed maker's mark on reverse. This handsome desk clip is well made and...
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1960s American Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Brass

MCM Bruce Fox Gold Anodized Aluminum 3D "Excellence" Motivation Desk Accessory
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Bruce Fox motivational desk accessory 3D Font " Excellence " in gold anodized aluminum. In fine condition, maybe needs to clean a little better, mino...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Aluminum

Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
Always very popular and a very useful desk-top accessory. These large circular magnifiers actually are the condenser or magnifier from a Magic Lantern dating to around 1910; they are...
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1910s British Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3" x 3.75"H. #3539
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Brass

Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and Bronze "Barley" Metapontum Coin Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Ilias Lalaounis sterling silver and bronze "Barley" paperweight after an ancient coin of Metapontum 5th Century B.C. in its original box and documentation 20th Century Marks: Lalaoun...
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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Metal Paperweights

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz Guinea Pig Cochon d Inde Bronze Paperweight 1919
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1881-1971,) Guinea pig silver plated bronze paperweight. Marked "Ed M Sandoz" near the lower edge, also with Susse Fres Ed mark. Description "COCHON D'...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Pair of 1970s Iron Sun and Moon Bookends by Curtis Jere
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural bookends with sun and moon on opposite sides. Silvered wrought iron. Signed and dated by artist. Price is for the pair.
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1970s Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Iron

Carl Auböck Model #4273 Foot Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #4273 'Foot' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Murano Seguso Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird with Flower Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece has a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Antique Victorian Brass Hand Form Paper Clip Desk Organizer or Wall Display
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Victorian Brass Hand Form Paper Clip – Desk Organizer or Wall Display, A rare and whimsical Victorian-era brass hand clip, beautifully crafted ...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink White Gold Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark pink to opal white, and gold flecks Italian art glass swan sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with original "Arch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Enameled Crab Sculpture on Abalone Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Enameled metal crab sculpture with secret compartment and rhinestones mounted on pink salmon polished abalone shell made in the style of Jay Strongwater or Tony Duquette. Only crab i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Metal Paperweights

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Metal

Murano Sommerso Aqua Blue Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Bird Figures Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso aqua blue and gold flecks Italian art glass bird figurines paperweight sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. They look to be...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Pelican Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Bird Hood Ornament / Paperweight - France. Hard to find circa 1925 famous Pelican by Artus. (Pseudonym for Max ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Metal

French Bulldog Bronze Desk Paperweight / Ashtray , Austria, 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
French bulldog bronze figure / sculpture desk paperweight Ashtray - Austria 1920´s. Marked Austria. Very nice conditions. Bronze is mounted over a marble base. We have specialized i...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Wall Street Dollar Sign and Bull Brass Desk Paperweights
Located in New York, NY
A set of Wall Street brass paperweights or decorative objects; a brass dollar sign and bull, circa mid to late-20th century. Great desk accessories. Dimensions: Dollar sign: 2....
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3" x 3.5"H. #4671
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Brass

Large Vintage Clothespin – Decorative Object Paperweight – Circa 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A striking and rare design piece from the 1970s, this oversized clothespin reimagines an everyday object as a sculptural and functional form. Made of deep black plexiglass (also know...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Wrought Iron Paperweight
Located in NANTES, FR
Paperweight, decorative wrought iron office object circa 1925. Executed in Lyon by Henri Fournier establishment "le fer forgé". Stamped "le fer forgé". This is probably a unique pie...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Wrought Iron

English Country Brass Paperweights
Located in Queens, NY
English Country style (19th Cent) brass 3 similar piece weight set with loop top (1@ 4 oz, 1 @ 1lb., 1 @ 2lbs.)
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19th Century British British Colonial Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to blue, and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture on pedestal. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Hermes Paris 1960 Vintage Horse Motif Desk Magnifier Glass in Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Desk magnifier glass designed by Hermes. Fabulous and highly decorative piece, created in Paris, France by the house of Hermes, back in the 1960. ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Silver, Silver Plate

Italian Murano Art Glass Large Pumpkin Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amberina Murano Art Glass Pumpkin Sculpture with Gold Flecks, Italy, 1960s A finely executed Murano Italian hand blown art glass figural pumpkin fru...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art du Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form. Designed Monique Gerber. Can be used as a sculptural object or paper weight as well. Re...
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1970s French Minimalist Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

BVLGARI Bulgari Sterling Silver Oversized Casino Paperweight Coin "Vegas"
Located in Long Island City, NY
BVLGARI Bulgari sterling silver-gilt oversized casino paperweight coin "Vegas", circa 1960s. This is a very cool and rare Bulgari solid silver paperweight coin with a roulette wheel and Las Vegas dice. Limited edition piece. Weighs 12 oz and measures 3" diameter with original leather box. Due to the item's age do not expect items to be in perfect condition and I may not describe every little scratch or spot. Please inquire if you have any doubts. I will be more than willing to give you additional information. Please inspect all images for more detailed information and condition of items...
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20th Century Unknown Metal Paperweights

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his trunk up. Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish. Elephant figurine statue in a triumphant pose, will make an excellent display ornament. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax that allows a great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze sculpture charms is with its exquisite depiction of a trumpeting elephant. Heavy bronze presents striking detail and cool copper tones with a hint of natural bronze. Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk as a paperweight or display case. This is a delightful vintage elephant statue...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of “The Dying Gaul”
Located in Kastrup, DK
A neoclassical Grand Tour sculpture in dark-patinated bronze depicting The Dying Gaul — an iconic motif after the famous ancient original from Pergamon. Mounted on an oval Siena marb...
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Metal Paperweights

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French cast bronze / brass lizard in lost wax technique on a solid polished Lapis Lazuli. Can be used as a paperweight or decorative desk accessory. Lizard itself is 5.5" wide, 3" de...
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Pink Italian Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, pink and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. The bird...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bronze Skull Over a Book Sculpture / Paperweight. This sculpture is a quiet thunderclap—elegant, solemn, and rich with philosophical weight. The skull atop the closed book, resting o...
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1890s Victorian Antique Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Large Art Deco Green Onyx Cigar Ashtray with Nude Bronze Lady Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Art Deco Green Onyx Cigar Ashtray with Nude Bronze Lady Sculpture. Signed "Made In Austria".
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Metal Paperweights

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Onyx, Bronze

Vintage Patinated Pipe Extractor Bit Paperweight
Located in Amityville, NY
1970s pipe extractor bit with amazing patina used as a paperweight. Conical in shape with sculptural threading, this piece is great as a masculine desk object or accessory. From th...
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1970s Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal

Lotus – Decorative Brass Gold Book Stand for Desk or Display
Located in Porto, PT
The Lotus Book Stand is more than a functional accessory—it is a sculptural art object inspired by the symbolism of the lotus flower, a universal emblem of purity, wisdom, and renewa...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Seguso Vetri D Arte Murano Red Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Duck Bird Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red, and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Attributed to the Seguso Vetri D'Arte workshop. A drawing of a similar figure ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Sitting Kewpie or The Thinker, Silvered Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
"Sitting Kewpie" or "The Thinker", Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s. Made of silvered bronze, mounted over a green and white mrble base. Can de used as a desk paperweight. Originally appearing in the form of magazine illustrations between 1905 and 1909, Kewpie dolls...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Just Andersen 1930s Danish Pewter Elaphant Book End
Located in New York, NY
One 1930s Danish Art Deco pewter elephant bookend by sculptor, Just Andersen.
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Pewter

1980 Lucite Copper Penny Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
An '80s modern or Postmodern period Lucite and copper U.S. penny paperweight, 1980, USA. All pennies are of the year 1980. A great desk accessory or ...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Copper

Bronze Foot an Early Example from the Carl Aubock Workshop Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Marked, "MADE IN AUSTRIA" We are assume this is an earlier version of the, 'Best Foot Forward' desktop paperweight. Wonderful patina, presented in as found condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Pair of Berlin Iron Sphinxes
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of neoclassical paperweights in Berlin iron, dating from the early 19th century. Each finely detailed sphinx is mounted on a rectangular plinth.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Metal Paperweights

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Berlin Iron

Victorian Brass Skirt Lifter
Located in Tampa, FL
This is a Victorian brass skirt lifter probably about 1880s made of brass with a great patina. A wonderful and unusual find for any brass collection.
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1880s English Antique Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Michel Mangematin Bronze Paperweight, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Michel Mangematin stone shaped paperweight, circa 1970, France. Polished bronze. Signed with the two inverted M and numbered 16. Dimensions: 7 cm W, 5 cm D, 3 cm H. All purchases ar...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Monumental Metal Paper Clip
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant metal paperclip slightly under 1.5 ft tall. Quirky accent piece or wall art. Good weight to object. Slight wear to metal exterior. Good vintage condition. Two available. Priced...
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1980s Taiwanese Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal

Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx. Signed C. Charles Bronze sculpture of the stone Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, on a rectangular marble base. Signed C. Charles and Stamped Fra...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Rare 1979 Donovan Leisure NYC Cia Law Firm 50th Anniversary Brass Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Extremely rare New York City historical relic. A fiftieth anniversary brass cubic monolith commemorative desk sculpture. Issued to monogram; AWS. Approx. 45-60 members of firm a that time, only a handful were issued this paperweight in solid Brass weighing 8 lbs. 4.2 oz. Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine was an American white-shoe law firm, located in New York. It was founded in 1929 by General William "Wild Bill...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Seguso Murano Sapphire Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Love Birds Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sapphire blue and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The two birds are attached to each o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

Barovier Toso Murano Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, dark pink, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels be...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

20th Mid-century Red Laminate Steel Playing Dice Paperweight, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Paperweight made of massive steel in a playing die shape. The play dice rests on one of its corners on a steel base. This base is attached to a red laminate circle typical of its era...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Steel

Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of bronze dove bird sculptures or paperweights. France, 1930s Art Deco sitting dove bird and standing dove bird figurines on black marble pedestals. Measures: Sta...
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20th Century French Art Deco Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope. Solid cast brass Ram decorative object or bookend, circa mid 20th century. B...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Barbini Murano Red Blue Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bubble Design Paperweights
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced Per Item (3 different colors available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, blue and gold Italian art glass paperweights with bubble decoration. Documented to designer ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Art Deco Bronze Rabbit Table Bell Ring by Edouard-Marcel Sandoz 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A fine quality, early twentieth century bronze model of a ‘Rabbit with Ear Raised’ by Edouard Marcel Sandoz (Swiss, 1880-1971). This bronze was produced using the lost wax process at...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Brass Shark Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass shark paperweight, circa 1970's. The piece is. in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 7"W x 3.5"D x 2"H. #4139
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Barovier Toso Murano Clear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, gold flecks, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Edgar Brandt Style Hand Forged Iron Snake or Serpent Sculpture, Austria, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
A wrought iron Art Nouveau era model of a snake / serpent. High-quality craftsmanship, handmade of forged iron by a Viennese metalworker in the 1920s. A decorative object, which would look great in your shelf, but also suitable as a paperweight, a jewelry ring holder...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Murano Black Clear Duck Sculpture Art Glass Paperweight with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass duck figure / paperweight / sculpture. Manufactured by Formia Murano, Italy, 1960s. Black glass and clear glass richly decorated by silver flecks thorough. ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Silver Leaf

Elegant Paperweight in dark patinated bronze and marble. Empire 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Paperweight in dark patinated bronze and marble. Empire, made during 1820s-1830s in Europe. Classic Laurel Wreath from the Empire Era. Wear c...
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1820s European Empire Antique Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Italian Desk Top Brass Bronze Dog Sculptures Paperweight Book Holders
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of Italian desk top brass bronze dog sculptures ideal as decorative paperweights or eventually as book holders.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Metal Paperweights

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Brass, Bronze

Murano Venetian Red Gold Flecks Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative paperweight with label. The paperweight is very bright with high contrast and unique pattern. Loo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

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