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Lucite and Gold Award Cube from Merrill Lynch
Located in New York, NY
A 4" Lucite square with inset gold coin; an award cube from Merrill Lynch. Lucite holds internal coin with iconic 'Merrill Lynch' Bull. Award reads: "Mer...
Category

Late 20th Century American Metal Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Vintage Solid Brass Bowl Or Paperweight With Praying Hands Motif 1950 s
Located in North Miami, FL
This mid century modern vintage solid cast brass paperweight bowl, object or desk accessory is of the subject matter of open and cupped praying hands. It has a grape and leaf motif ...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Louis XV Style Doré Bronze Dogs on Malachite Plinths
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 3in W: 4 1/4in D: 2 7/8in This exceptional pair of French Doré bronze dogs on malachite plinths/bases are an amazing example of high quality antique smalls. Finding a pair in this good of condition is highly uncommon. Malachite Was believed to have healing factors in Europe during the Renaissance and later people saw malachite as a sign of wealth and power due to its rarity. Most pieces made with malachite whether it was a piece of furniture or a pair of bronze dogs...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

Japanese Articulated Copper Lobster
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese articulated copper spiny lobster sculpture on a solid rock Lapis Lazuli. Every single body parts are in working condition and no missing ...
Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Copper

Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
By Herbert Bushell Co Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English glass and sterling silver match striker. This exceptional antique sterling silver and glass match striker has a globular form. The surface of the medium sized glass body of this Edwardian match striker...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful polished aluminum alloy partridge paperweight with ruby red eyes designed by Arthur Court Designs in 1992. The partridge is 3 1/2 inches long, 3.0 inches wide and 2 1/2 inc...
Category

1990s Post-Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist Paperweight Style of Edgar Brandt
Located in London, GB
Modernist French paperweight with a pivoting dice in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Signed Italian Silver Mounted Pietra Dura Paperweight with Flower by G. Fiaschi
By Richard Blow, Giuseppe Fiaschi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian pietra dura paperweight. By Giuseppe Fiaschi. With handcut marble polychrome marble specimens inlaid on a stepped black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Silver

Brass Paperweight in the shape of a Whiskey Barrel from the early 20th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very elegant and solid Brass Paperweight in the shape of a Whiskey Barrel with tap and stand probably from the early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use
Category

Early 20th Century European Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze Paperweights, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of paperweights in the shape of pebbles, circa 1970, France. Gilded bronze. Dimensions: pebble one: 9 x 8 x 3 cm, pebble two: 8 x 7 x 3 cm. All purchases are covered by our Buye...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Large 18th Century French Lock and Key
Located in Houston, TX
Large 18th century French iron lock and key. This handsome antique French iron lock comes with the original key and makes an interesting coffee table acce...
Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Solid Brass Polished Screw Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A heavy and over sized Polished brass Screw. The piece is quite attractive and ready for any desk or work station in need of a paperweight.. whimsical and classic design. The piece...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large Stainless Steel Industrial Fork Mold Sculpture for Silverware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large vintage industrial factory mold in stainless steel in the shape of a large dinner fork. These highly decorative sculptures are sold separately or a...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Metal Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brassed WWII Era Mortar Shell Paperweights or Bookends Midcentury
By U.S. Army
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We have taken these hollowed out WWll mortar shells and brassed them to produce these very cool desk accessories.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Murano Gold, White Glass Heart Sculptures, Paperweights, Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of vintage mid century modern hand blown Murano glass abstract heart sculptures and or paperweights have their original Made it Italy paper label on the back. They are exqu...
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.
Category

1930s American Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Victorian Brass Lady s Hand Door Knocker 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Victorian lady's hand door knocker. Heavy cast brass. Great decorative desk paperweight. 19th century. rare
Category

19th Century European Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Paper Clip by Franzi in Leather and Steel, Gucci Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous vintage clip paperweight in leather and steel in the shape of a marine link. A wonderful piece produced by the historic leather brand Franzi in the 1970s in Italy. A bea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Jeweled Enameled Crab Paperweight on Abalone Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jeweled enameled metal crab sculpture with secret compartment on a polished abalone shell in the style of Jay Strongwater.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Metal Paperweights

Materials

Metal

1944 Silver Plaque Commemorating Jose Garcia Sus Zorros Grises
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique commemorative plaque. With a silver (or silvered bronze) plaque set on a black glass base. The plaque dedicated with the inscription: "Jose Garcia y sus Zorros Grise...
Category

Mid-20th Century Uruguayan Metal Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Vintage Diamond Shaped Brass Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage diamond shaped brass paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece has a well worn brass patina and measures 4.25"W x 3.25"D x 3"H. A very cool and unique design! #4869
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Shell Shape Vintage Silver Plated Ashtray, England, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Shell shape vintage silver plated ashtray is an original decorative object realized in England in the 1970s. Dimensions: 3 x 12.5 cm. Good Conditions. Some traces of ash are p...
Category

1970s English Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Signed Arthur Court Bronze Dog Puppies Paperweight Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This delightful and charming vintage signed bronze paperweight sculpture are of 6 connecting puppy dogs linked together in different positions. It is hallmarked Arthur Court Designs C. 1979. This is a rare piece. He rarely did his work in bronze. It retains the original darkened patina and has not been polished nor will be. It has weight, interest and makes a fabulous desk accessory. Love this small...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Brazilian Mid-Century Jacaranda Paperclip Paperweight Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilan mid-century paperclip desk or table sculpture from the 1960s. Paperclip is functional.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Giorgio Soave Paper weight for Olivetti, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Giorgio Soave Paper weight for Olivetti, Italy 1970s
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of a Nest
By Thomas Whitehouse
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Victorian cast English sterling silver paperweight/model of a nest with glass eggs; part of our rare silverware collection. This ex...
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming Victorian desk accessory is very decorative and functional.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Nude Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Nude comparison car mascot / hood ornament, by Antoine Bofill, French, Circa 1920 Signed 'Bofill' to top of base and with foundry stamp 'R.Patrouilleau Edit_Paris' around the base, ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Metal Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ashtray or Bowl, Solid Brass for Desk or Table, 1960s, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful solid brass ashtray, very heavy 1.8 kg. Measure: 16 x 16 x 2.5 cm.   
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Heavy Solid Bronze Clover Shaped Paperweight, France, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze paperweight.  
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Cast Brass Satyr Bacchus Pan with Grapes and Grapevines Pen Wipe
Located in Haarlem, NL
Antique heavy cast brass satyr with grapes and grapevines in his hair. With this grape and leafage it easily could be Bacchus and his pointy ears make him also a pan kind of figure. This cup is not as big as the drinking cups you see with the same satyr, this cup is smaller and it has an insert in which a piece of wood with bristle fits. This satyr cup is a pen wipe, from back in the days when people used a fountain or a crown pen and ink and you needed your pen brushed...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Other

French Bronze Claw Paperweight on Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Brass or Bronze Claw grasping a ball resting on a marble base. A compliment to any desk or work station. the pieces does have one chip to a corner but we believe it ad...
Category

20th Century French Metal Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze Artisan Paperweight
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19th Century Bronze Artisan Paper Weight. Signed, both the top bottom have been hand tooled with artistry. Not cast, carved. The artist's signature is on the top edge.
Category

Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Paperweight Sculpture of a Bird or Swan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris, France, a beautifully designed and sculpted bronze figure of a bird. A wonderful paperweight or stand alone sculpture. A compliment to any shelf or work station.
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Ted Arnold High Society Solid Fake Gold Cast Fast Food Emporium Slice of Pizza
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Ted Arnold High Society solid fake gold cast fast food emporium says the original carton box. According to the same box the series contained th...
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Like his father before him, Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879), seemed slated to spend his life as a metal turner. But his innate artistic talent led him to build on this youthfully acqui...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Italy 1980 Post-Modern Abstract Pewter Sculpture Walter Valentini
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 ...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Pewter

Ghidini 1961 Small Rabbit in Polished Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Decorative object in brass "The rabbit is the latest iconic object I have designed. For Ghidini it has turned into a family of precious metal objects: salt and pepper, paperweight ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Seguso Murano Black Red Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Decorative Flower Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Rare, and beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown black and red bands Italian art glass flower sculpture. Documented, and signed by designer Archi...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Grand Tour Lion Attacking a Horse Miniature Bronze Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine 19th century Grand Tour miniature model of the Lion Attacking a Horse sculpture. Modeled after the ancient Roman version found on Capitoline Hill. Sized as a paperweight...
Category

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

Edwardian Glass and Sterling Silver Match Striker / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English glass and sterling silver match striker; an addition to our ornamental collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and glass match striker has a globular form. The surface of the glass body is embellished with a serrated texture which composes a match striker. The upper portion of this example of antique silverware retains the original, plain hallmarked sterling silver mount which continues to line the match receiver; this solid silver lining indicates the high quality of the piece. By virtue of its size and weight, this versatile match striker could be utilised as a paperweight. Condition This antique 20th century match striker glass match holder...
Category

Early 1900s English Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Petite Silver Piggy Paper Weight
Located in Sheffield, MA
What every pig lover must have. Only a couple of inches big but full of personality. This tiny sterling piglet sleeping sweetly with wonderful sculptural details down to its curly ta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Metal Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Empire Style Gilt Eagle Motif Emerald Glass Paperweight
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, early 20th century. An antique French empire style paperweight. The paperweight features an emerald green glass base adorned with gilt bronze laurel wreaths surrounding a ce...
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and mea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Small Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice small sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina a...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Vintage Sterling Silver Paperweight / Model of Pig
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage cast English sterling silver paperweight/model of a pig; part of our animal related silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive vintage sterling silver pig ornament/paper weight has been realistically modelled in the form of a whimsical pig, sat waving. This cast silver ornament has been embellished with details reproducing the fine features of the pig's skin and anatomical features. This exceptional and comical model is fitted with a leatherette covering to the underside. This impressive example of vintage silverware...
Category

1990s English Metal Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Silvered Deer Sculpture, France, 1880s
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful antique silvered bronze work on a black stone base. Finely chiseled and natuarally depicted. France, circa 1880.
Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon Brass Desk Top Sculpture and Bell
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique continental brass Napoleon doorstop and desk bell. 19th century. Bell is 6.75" tall.
Category

19th Century Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck #5275 Paperweight "Zumbusch Hand", Austria 2022
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck #5275-2 Paperweight "Zumbusch Hand", Austria 2022. Also available in 8cm height for 315,00 € (#5275-1).
Category

2010s Austrian Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large Yellow Powder-Coated Industrial Wrenches, various sizes to choose from
By Trimo
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of four large sunshine yellow powder-coated industrial wrenches. Please note there are 4 sizes to choose from and each are sold individually.
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Metal Paperweights

Materials

Metal

1960s Raw Stone Paperweight Natural Malachite Azurite
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Raw Stone Paperweight Natural Malachite Azurite Decorative Stone in Malachite and Azurite beautiful aqua hues. 3.5 H x 5D x 4.5 W Original natural state condition - refer to im...
Category

1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Malachite, Other

Jalousie (Jealousy) gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
“Jalousie” (Jealousy), gilt bronze paperweight by Line Vautrin. Chiselled gilt bronze paperweight depicting a figure secretly peering through a louvered shutter, a poetic reference t...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris France, this is a wonderful paperweight. A Helmut mounted on a piece of marble - a compliment to any desk or work station. The helmet is metal and the sides move a bit, as they are supposed to. A great curiosity, wonderful for a housewarming or fathers day gift.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Midcentury Steel Paperweight , Europe, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made from steel in original condition sign of use
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Steel

Erotic - Nude Woman Viena Bronze Sculpture / Desk Paperweight. Austria 1900´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Erotic - Nude Viena Bronze Sculpture / Paperweight. Austria 1900´s. Lovely woman nude paperclip or paperweight. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vinta...
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Fontana Arte Glass paperweight with two decorative silver coins, Italy 1958
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte Glass paperweight with two decorative silver coins, Italy 1958 This paperweight was made as a souvenir for the 50th anniversary of the Italian A.E.C Electrical company.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Silver

Dice Metal Statue on Marble Base Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice metal dice atop a marble base. The best addition to your desk or every room. Found at an estate sale in Nur...
Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage French Lucite And Brass Embedded Brass Clock Parts Ball Sculpture Desk
Located in North Miami, FL
What a great piece for a man's desk or cocktail table is this vintage French lucite and brass embedded round ball sculpture. Many brass parts of gears and clock parts...
Category

1960s French Machine Age Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Paperweight #5370-1 "Walnut", Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight #5370-1 "Walnut", Austria.
Category

2010s Austrian Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy and very large, 7 pound scale weight, hourglass form.
Category

Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass