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Are old paperweights worth anything?
Yes, some old paperweights are worth something. For example, a 19th-century millefiori weight produced by the French maker Clichy called Basket of Flowers sold for more than $250,000 at auction in 1990. Generally, most antique paperweights will have values in the hundreds or thousands of dollars, depending on their maker, age, style, materials, condition and other characteristics. To get an idea of how much your paperweight may be worth, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of antique paperweights on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
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Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory, 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory This vintage Hermès "Eye of Cleopatra" (Œil de Cléopâtre) magnifying glass is an e...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Silver Plate, Brass

Andy Warhol Paperweight by Rosenthal Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very nice paperweight by Rosenthal Germany
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Glass Paperweight, Bullicante and Silver, 1960s
Located in Glasgow, GB
This Fratelli Toso Murano glass paperweight, dating from the 1960s, combines bullicante decoration with red and green glass and silver inclusions. Of tall cylindrical form, the pape...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Silver Leaf

Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silvered Horses, Desk Accessorie
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Designed and crafted in France in the 60s, it is a polished silver-plated pen and pencil holder, which can also double up as a paper weight. The surface of the piece has aged beautif...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Very Large 19th Century Mercury Glass Kugel Sphere with Brass Ring
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large 19th century German silver mercury glas Kugel sphere having original brass ring. Kugel is derived from the German word for ball or sphere. These decorative reflective gla...
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Antique 1890s German Paperweights

Materials

Mercury Glass

Daum Nancy Pâte de Verre Butterfly on Rose Leaf Art Glass Paperweight, Signed
Located in Nottingham, GB
A beautifully crafted Daum France pâte de verre art glass sculpture, depicting a delicate butterfly resting upon a rose leaf. Dating to approximately 1960–1980, this charming piece c...
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Late 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

pate de verre

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