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Material: Stone
Grand Tour Of Italy Souvenir, Carrara Marble Cameo Paperweight c19th Century
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Intriguing 19th century Grand Tour carved Carrara marble cameo depicting a strong male profile, possibly the Italian poet Dante Alighieri
Antique Italian...
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Stone Paperweights
Materials
Carrara Marble
Five Crystal Tabletop Objects
Located in East Hampton, NY
5 crystal paperweights or table top ornaments.
The pieces separately measure:
1. 5.5" x 2.5" x 2.5"
2. 7.25" x 3.25" x 3.25"
3. 7.00" x 3.00" x 3.00"
4. 5.5" x 2.25" x 2.25"
5. 7.75"...
Category
20th Century Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
French Onyx Egg Shaped Paperweight with Bronze Base
Located in Marbella, ES
French onyx egg shaped paperweight with bronze base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stone Paperweights
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Elegant "Rannas" Porphyry Paperweight with Silver Mount, Swedish, circa 1890
Located in Spencertown, NY
An Elegant Silver Mounted "Rannas" Porphyry Paperweight, with small chip on a short edge.
Beautiful figuring to the stone. Would enhance any desk's appearance. Circa 1890.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Antique Stone Paperweights
Materials
Porphyry, Silver
Italian red marble desk letter holder, 20th century
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian red marble desk letter holder, 20th century
Desk letter holder with rectangular base in red marble. The structure is parallelepiped-shaped w...
Category
20th Century Italian Stone Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Marble
Peach Bookend Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Peach bookend mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir.
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite
Dimensions: 110 x 80 x 180mm.
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in Lond...
Category
2010s English Modern Stone Paperweights
Materials
Cement
Mid-Century Modern Italian Alabaster Elephant Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Italian sculpture in alabaster, perfect for as desk decorative piece and paperweight.
Perfect condition.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Alabaster
Bronze of Beethoven by Henri Dropsy, France, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Bronze medal mounted on marble, representing the famous musician Ludwig van Beethoven.
By Henri Dropsy, France, around 1920.
In very good conditio...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$284 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Crystal Paperweight Ferrari Car 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian Crystal Paperweight Ferrari Car 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
1980 Decorative Italian Marble Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian marble sphere with withe stand.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Sculpture Black Stone Functional Handcrafted Pedra Negra F-3 by Ricard Casabayó
Located in Barcelona, ES
A new functional sculpture made from black stone from Aragon has an organic shape. Can be used as a pedestal, for storage for small objects, book holder. Pedra Negra F-3 was made by ...
Category
2010s Spanish Stone Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Cut Crystal "Playboy Bunny" Commemorative Paper Weight, Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
Cut Crystal "Playboy Bunny" Commemorative Paper Weight, Original Box
Offered for sale is a 1960s commemorative cut faceted crystal paperweight with a Playboy Bunny etched on it. The...
Category
1960s Japanese Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
1980s Vintage Italian Marble Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian sphere shape in black marble.
Each piece is in a way unique (and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shape, color and size are...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century Modern Crystal Owl Paperweight by Baccarat of France
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This elegant paperweight was realized by Baccarat- one of the world's finest makers of crystal products since 1765 in France, circa 1960. Artisanally created in translucent crystal, ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Two Bronze Gnome with Base Paperweight Figurine with Globe Antique France 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful bronze Figurine paperweight or desk accessory. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of bronze and enameled parts. Shows two Gnomes standing on a base w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal, Enamel
Italian Marble Egg Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
An Italian marble decorative object or paperweight with an alabaster egg design, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. A great decorative object or desk accessory. Dimensions: 2.69...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Crystal Sailboat Ornament by DAUM France
By Daum
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An intriguing crystal ornament, or paperweight, in the shape of a stylised three-masted sailing boat, made by legendary crystal manufacturer DAUM France. In excellent condition, its ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Onyx Marble Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A polished onyx decorative object paperweight, a tetradecagon shape, in brown and tan hues, in the Modern style, Post-Modern period, circa 1970s. A great piece for a desk, library, s...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Stone Paperweights
Materials
Onyx
Daum France Crystal Elephant Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum, France, created this adorable crystal elephant figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the late 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely sitting elephant with dim...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
1950s Onyx Stone Hand Carved Ashtray, Jewelry Bowl or Paperweight
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely natural onyx stone ashtray, paperweight or rings bowl, Spain, 1950s-1960s.
Cut and polished stone showing the mineral’s distinctive banding striations in different shades of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stone Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Onyx
White Bookend Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
White bookend Mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Unique
Materials: Jesmonite
Dimensions: 110 x 80 x 180mm
Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product...
Category
2010s English Modern Stone Paperweights
Materials
Cement
Spherical Solid Onyx Paperweight on Sterling Paw Foot Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful paper weight made of Black Onyx. The piece rests on a sterling stand with three lions paws. The stunning piece is a compliment to any space, side table, desk or work st...
Category
20th Century Stone Paperweights
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Mats Jonasson Frosted Crystal Glass Seal Toucan Paperweight Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Rome, IT
A lead crystal glass paperweight, produced circa 1980s by Mats Jonasson of Sweden, designed as a seal, with frosted detail in the shape of a toucan. Marki...
Category
1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Dogs Paperweight in Art Deco style
Located in Greven, DE
Pair of Dog Sculptures as Paperweights
Dimensions: H × W × D: 9 x 17 x 17 cm
Description:
Two finely modeled figures of Great Danes, one seated and the other reclining. The dogs ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal
$1,518 / set
Oriental Style Hand Carved Stone
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Style Hand-Carved stone.
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Stone Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Stylized Frosted Crystal Rabbit Sculpture / Paperweight by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized frosted crystal rabbit sculpture / paperweight by Lalique, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has a great look. Sign...
Category
Late 20th Century French Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Daum France Crystal Desktop Accessory Paperweight Sculpture, circa 1950
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum designed this stunning crystal abstract freeform desktop paperweight. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1950. The sculpture-paperweight features an outstanding Mid-Cent...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Signed Steuben White Swirl
Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Steuben White Swirl
Bubble Glass Egg Paperweight by George Thompson, USA, Circa 1970s
This exquisite Steuben glass egg paperweight,...
Category
20th Century American Modern Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Textural White Stone Slab
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful stone stab with textural design. This rectangular slab can easily be displayed on a table or leaning on a shelf. It showcases an abstract design of rounded curves.
Dimension...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Stone Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Small Carved Marble Alien Head Paperweight, artist unknown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Carved Marble Alien Head Paperweight
artist unknown
Ritsona Red Marble
"its not just speculation any more extra-territorials are real"
"in good vintage as found condition - s...
Category
Late 19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Bronze Sculpture of Reclining Deer by J. Miller on Marble Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small bronze sculpture of a reclining deer, crafted in dark patinated bronze and signed J. Miller on the bronze base. Mounted on a marble base.
Originally used as a paperweight.
Ita...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Other Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date.
This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlaid with a sumptuous arrangement of semi-precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx and amethyst.
It is beautifully inlaid on a slate base.
Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation,
Dimensions in cm:
Height 2 x Width 17 x Depth 10
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 inch x width 7 inches x depth 4 inches.
Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art.
Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade.
The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian.
But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)"
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...."
Giovanni Montelatici...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Stone Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Early 19th Century Empire Russian Malachite and Ormolu Paperweight Spaniel Dog
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine Russian giltbronze mounted malachite veneered paperweight dating from the early to mid-19th century. The plinth of rectangular form surmounted by a fully sculpted giltbro...
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Empire Antique Stone Paperweights
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
$9,255 Sale Price
28% Off
Handmade Small Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Portoro Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in Portoro marble. Measure: Diameter 8 cm
Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in I...
Category
2010s Italian Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight.
Designed by H. Briand publisher, Paris. Silvered bronze. Mounted over a black marble base. It has a hole at the bac...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Post-Modern Marble Interlocking Rings / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of post-modern marble interlocking rings / paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. Beautiful brown ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Hollywood Regency Crystal Pineapple Paperweight by Oleg Cassini
By Oleg Cassini
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Hollywood Regency crystal pineapple paperweight by Oleg Cassini, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Italian Micro Mosaic Grand Tour Paperweight The Doves Of Pliny
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Italian micro mosaic Grand Tour paperweight - The Doves of Pliny.
Rome - Circa 1870.
Cartouche shaped black slate ground, inset...
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Stone Paperweights
Materials
Slate
Mid-Century French Signed Daum Paperweight Sculpture in Clear Crystal
By Daum
Located in COLMAR, FR
A magnificent, crystal desktop paperweight by renowned French crystal maker Daum. This is a unique, hand-made piece in transparent crystal, engraved on the bottom edge with the recog...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
1960s Italian Design Crystal Key Fontana Arte Style Paperweight
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare crystal key paperweight
Perfect condiction.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Bronze Bumble Bee Sculpture on Marble Base by Gaston Lachaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful Bronze bumble bee mounted on marble base by Gaston Lachaise.
Category
20th Century French Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Onyx Marble Decorative Object Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A polished onyx decorative object paperweight, a tetradecagon shape, in tan and brown hues, circa 1970s. A great piece for a desk, library, shelf, side and coffee/cocktail tables, et...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Onyx
Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere
Located in New York, NY
An Italian moss green and black alabaster marble decorative object sphere, Italian Midcentury Modern to '70 Modern design periods, circa mid to late 20th century, 1960s, 1970s, Italy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stone Paperweights
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
An Italian Grand Tour Porphyry and Sienna Marble Paperweight, late 19th century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The profile of Caesar in profile in high relief.
The yellow marble base with stepped edges.
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Porphyry
Sacks Fifth Avenue Cut Class Crystal Apple Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1950's Sacks Fifth Avenue cut class crystal apple paper weight.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Antler Coral
Located in Dallas, TX
Natural antler coral.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stone Paperweights
Materials
Coral
$1,116
Small Crystal Whale Sculpture / Paperweight by Val St. Lambert for Danbury Mint
Located in San Diego, CA
Small crystal whale sculpture / paperweight by Val St. Lambert for Danbury Mint, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks ...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Daum France Crystal Dog Basset Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
Daum, France, created this adorable crystal basset hound figurine paperweight or ornamental sculpture by hand in the early 1970s. The sculpture features a lovely dog with dimensional...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Italian Alabaster Geometric Hand-Carved Vintage Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Italian Alabaster Geometric Hand-Carved Vintage Paperweight, circa 1970s. Fantastic genuine alabaster geometric paperweight consisting of an orb sitting on a square block...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stone Paperweights
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Green Marble Paperweight , 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Green marble paperweight realized in Italy in 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Vintage Bohemian Crystal Votive Candle Holder in Cobalt Blue
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Bohemian Crystal Votive Candle Holder in Cobalt Blue.
Vintage Bohemian Cobalt Blue and Ruby Red Cut to Clear Crystal Votive Candle Hol...
Category
20th Century Asian Art Deco Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
Nana brass hunting dog with stone base paperweight
Located in Firenze, FI
This stunning brass hunting dog with a stone base is a true testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail of Bronzetto. The intricate detailing of the hunting dog is a testa...
Category
2010s Italian Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Brass
Marble Brass Decorative Object Paperweight Renaissance Style
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial marble decorative object or paperweight with brass putti and grapevine relief design, in the Renaissance style, circa mid to late-20th century. This piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Stone, Bronze, Brass
Pre-Hispanic Style Artifact Paperweight, Marble Base, Columbia, Circa 1980
s
Located in Chatham, ON
GALERIA MUSEO DE ORO - Vintage museum reproduction Pre-Hispanic artifact - gold plated bronze - marble plinth - original presentation box - signed...
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Pre-Columbian Stone Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal, Gold Plate
Carl Auböck Paperweight in Leather and Stone, Austria, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight in leather and stone, Austria, 1960s.
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Stone
Midcentury Bottle-Shaped Sculpture in Travertine, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful bottle shaped sculpture made entirely of travertine marble.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Stone Paperweights
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Paperweight in Belgian Marble with Micromosaic Representing the Forum Romanum
Located in Roma, IT
Paperweight in Belgian marble with micromosaic representing the Forum Romanum.
Roman manufacture half of 18th century.
The micro mosaic is realized with woven enamels and represent...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Stone Paperweights
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
$3,915 Sale Price
25% Off
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 whe...
Category
20th Century Unknown Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Norwegian Porphyry Sphere
Located in Spencertown, NY
The purple/white stone in the shape of a sphere
Category
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Neoclassical Antique Stone Paperweights
Materials
Porphyry
English Purple Amethyst Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and substantial English 'star' optic purple amethyst and clear crystal paperweight or decorative object, from acclaimed crystal house, Webb Corbett, circa mid to late-20th century, England. This multi-faceted paperweight has a purple/amethyst layer...
Category
Late 20th Century English Stone Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
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