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Period: 20th Century
Italian modern paperweight by V. Nason C. in transparent Murano glass, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern paperweight by V. Nason & C. in transparent Murano glass, 1990s Transparent Murano glass sphere-shaped paperweight. Inside the structure you can see a variation in the...
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Italian 20th Century Paperweights

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Murano Glass, Paper

Paperweight with a Nice Sleek Finish and a Beautiful Orange Colour
Located in Oirlo, LI
Paperweight with a Nice Sleek Finish and a Beautiful Orange Colour Additional information: Dimensions: 6.5 W x 6.5 D x 7 H cm This sphere has damage and a number G04029 engraved. A paperweight is an object that can be placed on a desk on top of papers to prevent them from blowing away. This goes back a long way, in Egypt they already used paperweight...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Petite Jack / Jax Bookend Made Metal
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this sculptural Jack made in metal.
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Metal

Vintage Clear Murano Glass Paperweight with Included Bubble, Desk Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage paper weight or decorative sculpture in clear Murano glass, in the shape of a ball, with an intriguing inlay of bubb...
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Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Paperweight Ball, Italy, 1970, Set of 3
Located in KUTNO, PL
Fancy, artistic and joyful! These vintage paperweights were handcrafted by a master glassblower . This is not only a practical office item, but also a small work of art - elegant, ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Murano Glass Sheets from the 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Murano glass sheets from the 1960s.
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Pestle Mortar
Located in London, England
Turned wood pestle and mortar. U.K circa 1900. H 15cm x W 10cm x D 10cm
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Antique 20th Century Paperweights

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Beech

Bronze Sculpture Ashtray or Paperweight
Located in London, GB
Hand-sculpted and bronze cast ashtray or paper weight is made in the 1970s and is signed. The shape is square and the pattern looks like a river that finds its natural way through a ...
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

1979 Italy Post-Modern Graziano Pompili Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This intense and interesting abstract bronze sculpture, it is one of a kind artwork, made in 1979 circa by the Italian Artist Graziano Pompili The title "Paesaggio con ombra" is tra...
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Post-Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome, 1950s Italy
Located in Bronx, NY
1950s Venini tray clear glass with a circular slightly inverted dome rough green almost black glass inlay, great for a night table to rest your watch or je...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Italian Murano paperweight with microscopic view theme
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Italian Murano paperweight with microscopic view theme Eye-catching Italian glass stonebath, Murano, intense red color with transparency that allows you to see inside, giving you the...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Pair of Bookends Balls, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of bookends balls, 20th century" Pair of Bookends forming two marble balls on a stand, 20th Century decorative object.
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European Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Marble

Oriental Style Hand Carved Stone
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone.
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Asian 20th Century Paperweights

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Stone

Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with red, green, and yellow swirl pattern / made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: Diameter 2.5 inches, height 2.5 inches Please not...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Murano Glass Paperweight
$240 Sale Price
40% Off
Travertine Pyramid Bookends
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A little ancient mystery, a little modern charm. These pyramid-shaped bookends are carved from solid travertine and feel like tiny monuments for your shelf. Each one is a natural scu...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Travertine

Art Nouveau Paperweight with Mussels Amalric Walter Henri Mercier, Nancy
Located in Vienna, AT
Two mussels on a yellow stone base covered with algae. Signed 'AWALTER NANCY' and 'hm'. Manufactory: Amalric Walter & Henri Bergé, Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating of manufacture: circa 1920/1930 Designer: Victor Amalric Walter (1870-1959) was a French glass manufacturer mainly known for his pâte de verre pieces. In the Cristalleries Daum at Nancy, France, he met the designer and modelist HENRI BERGÉ, with whom he produced the first pâtes de verre, which at the time were only signed with "Daum Nancy". After the war he continued to work with Henri Bergé. From 1919 to 1935 he cast no fewer than 500 models with Bergé and other famous sculptors or designers, always in few numbers due to the sophisticated technique of glass kiln casting. Henri Mercier...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Cast Bronze Shark Sculpture by J. Dale M Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze shark sculpture by American sculptor J. Dale M'Hall. James began sculpting in the 1960's and has worked with a variety of different media thr...
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American Brutalist 20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

Blown Glass Paperweight Vase by David R. Huchthausen, 1980
By David Huchthausen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paperweight vase, 1980 David R. Huchthausen Blown glass Measures: 5 x 5 x 4.75 inches Signed/etched on bottom: David R. Huchthausen, 1980.
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American 20th Century Paperweights

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Blown Glass

1980s Sculpture of Grapes with Stem in Bronze and Grapes in Crystal
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s sculpture of grapes with stem in bronze and grapes in crystal.
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Spanish 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass

Italian Handcrafted Animal Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian ceramic animal sculptures are a popular and beautiful form of art. Italy has a rich tradition of ceramic production and many skilled ar...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Ceramic

Eight French Decorative Glass Desk Paperweights
Located in London, GB
These beautiful paperweights were created in France in the 20th century. Glass paperweights began to be widely collected in the mid-19th century, after they were showcased at the Int...
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French Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Multi Faceted Art Glass Sculpture / Paperweight by Ed Nesteruk
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous multifaceted (8 planes around the sides forming an uneven octagon and 6 planes on top of the piece) art glass sculpture / oversized paperweight by Ed Nesteruk, circa 1982. The piece is clear glass with two reddish pink and one blue oblong art...
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North American 20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Bronze Dome Shaped Sculpture
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Bronze, “Massah” (Small Dome), 1999 “Massah” (Small Dome), 1999 By, Jay Wholley.
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20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

Art Deco / Cubist Becquerel Horse Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel. Signed. With foundry marks. With original Art Deco patina. Mounted over a marble base...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Mazzega Glass Objects, Italy, 1970, Set of 18
Located in Munich, DE
Set of 18 wonderful Murano glass objects by Mazzega, Italy, 1970s. Measures: One H 14.5 W 28 D 5 cm. Nine H 12 W 5 D 5 cm. Eight H 12 W 15 D 5 cm.  
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Grouping of Cast Iron Miniature Buildings
Located in Norwalk, CT
Including monumental miniatures book.
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20th Century Paperweights

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Iron

Art Deco Shy Naked Women Bronze, Paperweight, Car Mascot, Hood Ornament
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Art Deco shy naked women made of bronze and mounted over a green marble base. It is signed L. Betti and foundry Etling Paris. Perfect piece of Autom...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

"Langouste" Pâte de Verre Paperweight by Walter and Bergé.
Located in New York, NY
A French "Langouste", pâte de verre paperweight by Amalric Walter and Henri Bergé. The brown crayfish with red spots straddles a green and yellow curved base. Circa 1920. A simil...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Gold Plated Boy Holding a Large Jade Sphere on a Carrara Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A square Carrara Marble base with a Gold Plated child holding a large Jade Sphere. The piece is unique and different - a compliment to many spaces. Works well on a desk or work sta...
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European Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Carrara Marble

Leaf holder model "Tree of life" by TIFFANY Studios
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Desk paper holder made of gilded bronze (Ormolu), “Tree of Life” model, made by TIFFANY Studios. Signed TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK, 1021 United States, CIRCA 1900.
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Antique 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

E. Söderberg for Hovmantorp, and Muurla, Finland. Two sculptures in art glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
E. Söderberg for Hovmantorp, Swedish glass artist, and Muurla, Finland. Two sculptures/paperweights in art glass. An owl and a spherical sculpture with an abstract motif. Signed an...
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Scandinavian Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Art Deco Bronze and Green Agate Sculptural Vide Poche, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Unmarked, probably Austrian, this charming carved green agate octagonal vide poche with green/black patinated bronze handle is done in the manner of Hagenauer - a superbly detailed a...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Agate, Bronze

Young Bear Bronze Figure / Sculpture. 1920´s Car Mascot / Hood Ornament
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Young bear bronze figure / Sculpture. Probably paperweight or car mascot - hood ornament. Very nice details. Very good foundry quality, with original brown patina. We have specializ...
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European Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antonio da Ros handmade glass sculptural bookends, circa 1960 Absolutely beautiful vintage 1960s bookends by noted Italian glass master Antonio da Ros. This matching pair measu...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Vintage Boho Branch Magnifying Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of natural curiosity and vintage charm into your space with this unique Vintage Boho magnifying glass featuring a distinctive branch handle. The handle, crafted from or...
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American 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986 Additional information: Date : 1986 Origin : Scotland Features : A bouquet containing a large white and amber flower with " seash...
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Scottish 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Mounted Iridescent Opaline Sphere Paper Weight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mounted Iridescent Opaline Sphere paper weight - similar to a tigers eye, yet white, opaque and subtle changes in every direction. A handsome complimen...
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Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Opaline Glass

Rare Important Heavy 19th Century Bronze Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
The Following Item that we are Offering is A Beautiful and Rare Exquisite Museum Quality Heavy 19th Century Bronze Paperweight of Framed Composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Outstandi...
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French 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Located in Marbella, ES
Pyramid-shaped glass paperweight.
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European 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass

Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
Pyramid-Shaped Glass Paperweight
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
Gordon Bunshaft s Collection: Lighter, Paperweight, Shovel Pin and Glass Piece
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a collection of personal desk objects from the estate of Gordon Bunshaft, the influential American architect best known for his work with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and iconi...
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Unknown Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Metal

Hick Glass Face in the Style Lalique French Art Deco
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Thick glass face in the art deco style of the work of the Lalique house of the 40s. Very beautiful decorative object with a pure and decorative design. Thic...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Venini Glass Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
This egg-shaped Venini glass paperweight has a purple spiral encased in an orange spiral. It still bears the original Venini label with the Veronese va...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Zoomorph paperweight by Juliette Derel, France 1960 S
Located in Paris, FR
Zoomorph paperweight by Juliette Derel, France 1960'S
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French Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Ceramic

A Perthshire Lampwork Three Dimensional Bouquet Paperweight, 1993
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Lampwork Three Dimensional Bouquet Paperweight, 1993 Original Box. Additional information: Date : 1993 Origin : Scotland Features : A three dimensional bouquet of four...
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Scottish 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Bronze and Marble Paperweight with Bust of Louis XIV, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and Marble Paperweight with Bust of Louis XIV, circa 1900. E.F. Caldwell and Co. New York.
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American 20th Century Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Biomorphic Malachite Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biomorphic Malachite sculpture has a polished surface and raw rock bottom. The opaque polished stone features round patterned top and a textured underside. A playful sculpture or pap...
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American Post-Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Malachite

Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Glass Puzzle by Barbini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Barbini Murano is a prominent glasswork company based on the island of Murano in Italy. They are known for their exquisite Murano glass pieces, which encompass a wide range of decora...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Animal Sculpture in Green Resin of a Deer, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Deer sculpture in green resin from Italy, 1960s. Really good condition very beautiful decorative piece.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Resin

Hobbing Foot
Located in London, England
Steel hobbing foot with wooden base. Circa 1900 H 21cm x W 25cm x D 16cm
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British Antique 20th Century Paperweights

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Steel

Curtis Jere American, 1910-2008 Jump Rope, Bronze
Located in Buchanan, MI
Curtis Jere (American, 1910-2008) jump rope. Bronze figure of a girl jumping rope. Signed "C. Jere" along the base Measure: 10.5" x 6" x 4".
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
Located in Marbella, ES
Figure of a Woman in Typical Costume of her Country Made of Metal
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African 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Antique 20thC British Solid Silver Weighted Ruler. John Gloag Murdoch c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century British solid silver weighted ruler, with engraved inches and centimeter markings. Mounted on the top of the ruler, there is a handle for pickup as the rul...
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British 20th Century Paperweights

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Silver

Pair of modernist paperweights
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of modernist paperweights functioning as bookends, made of nickel-plated metal with a black marble base and adorned with a translucent glass sphere. Dimensions : H : 14 cm; W: 9 cm ____________________ Paire de presse papiers formant serre livres...
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Art Deco 20th Century Paperweights

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Belgian Black Marble

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Orange Pen Holder by Royal Haeger
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Mid-Century Modern ceramic orange pen holder / desk accessory by Royal Haeger. Measures: Height: 2 7/8 in. Width: 9 in. Special Characteristics...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Ceramic

Art Glass Paperweight, Glasswork Novy Bor, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass The paperweight has a small chip on the bottom which is ground so that it does not have sharp edges Re-polished Original Condition.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Lalique Tete De Coq Rooster Hood Ornament
Located in Dallas, TX
Rene Lalique Tete De Coq hood ornament (car glass mascot). 20th century. French reproduced from original marketed by Rene Lalique et Cie as a paperweight...
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French Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Solid wood football vintage
Located in MILL, NL
Vintage football, probably from the 1980s/1990s. Made of solid hardwood and therefore very heavy. In very good condition. Dimensions: 25 cm diameter
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20th Century Paperweights

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Hardwood

A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
" A Perthshire Large Flower Bouquet Paperweight, 1986 Additional information: Date : 1986 Origin : Scotland Features : A bouquet containing a large white and amber flower with " sea...
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Scottish 20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Pair of Lucite Finials
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large pair of Lucite finials or bookends or large paper weights or ...... very beautiful ......
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Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

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Lucite

Oriental Style Hand-Carved Stone
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Style Hand-Carved stone.
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Asian 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Stone

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