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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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Shop for Paperweights on 1stDibs
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
Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue-green and white opalescent Italian art glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. It is documented to designer Archimede Segus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Frosted Crystal Owl Sculpture Paperweight by Lalique of France
By Lalique
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful, frosted crystal owl sculpture paperweight by Lalique of France, circa 1990s. This gorgeous piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Crystal
1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Elephant Figurine Paperweight.
Vintage Dansk silver plate elephant figurine paper weight.
Marked Dansk Designs Japan.
Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 2.25ʺ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Paperweights
Materials
Silver Plate
A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 18th century English flintlock pistols by Ketland and Co. having proof-marked brass barrels, walnut stocks and engraved steel locks, both with original ramrods and both in ...
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Paperweights
Materials
Walnut
$3,900 / set
Murano Seguso Vetri D'Arte Poli Sommerso Italian Art Glass Squirrel Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, rare, and cute vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso emerald green Italian art glass squirrel figure / sculpture. Documented to designer Flavio Poli for the Seguso Vetri d'Ar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
