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How do you tell if a paperweight is valuable?
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To tell if a paperweight is valuable, research the piece using trusted online resources. You can get started by locating the maker's mark, usually found on the bottom of paperweights. From there, you can check to see what pieces similar to yours have sold for in the past. Because the condition will also influence the selling price, it's a good idea to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer assess your paperweight as well. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of paperweights.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Murano Uranium Glow Mushroom Toadstool Italian Art Glass Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown glowing yellow with red-orange and copper spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. The piece was created for the Fornasa De Muran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass
Italian Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight Specimen Plaque
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique pietra dura paperweight. Butterflies. Marble inlaid with lapis lazuli, malachite, and other semiprecious stones.
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Category
Early 20th Century Italian Paperweights
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble
Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Egyptian Revival Bronze Scarab Paperweight with Hieroglyphic Inscription, Early 20th Century
A finely cast Egyptian Revival scarab paperweight in p...
Category
20th Century French Egyptian Revival Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Glass Golf Ball Paperweight by Orrefors Sweden 1960s
By Orrefors
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A mid-century glass golf ball paperweight made by Orrefors, circa the 1960s. The Orrefors Sweden sticker is attached to the base.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Glass
Louis Vuitton Solid Bronze and Gold-Plated Storefront Plaque, “Malletier à Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Solid Bronze and Gold-Plated Storefront Plaque, “Malletier à Paris”—Mid-20th Century
A rare and impressive Louis Vuitton architectural nameplate, cast in solid bronze ...
Category
20th Century French Modern Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Italian Marble Brass Italian Cheetah Marble Paperweight
Located in Toronto, CA
Elevate your desk or decor with this exquisite Mid-Century Italian Marble and Brass Cheetah Paperweight. A striking fusion of luxury and craftsmanship, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Brass
$188 Sale Price / item
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