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Axe in Stump Cast Iron Paperweight
Axe in Stump Cast Iron Paperweight

Axe in Stump Cast Iron Paperweight

Located in Savannah, GA

An antique axe in stump cast iron paperweight. 5 inches wide by 2 inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall

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Mid-20th Century Rustic Paperweights

Materials

Iron

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century
French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century A charming cast iron paperweight in the shape of a reclining sphinx, dating from the French Empire period, early 19t...

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique Runestone Desk Ornament - Paperweight in Cast Iron, 1894
Antique Runestone Desk Ornament - Paperweight in Cast Iron, 1894

Antique Runestone Desk Ornament - Paperweight in Cast Iron, 1894

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This small scaled model in cast iron is dated 1894 and signed/marked in Danish to its back.

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Medieval Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique Hubley Art Deco Cast Iron Modernist Black Cat Doorstop Paperweight 10"
Antique Hubley Art Deco Cast Iron Modernist Black Cat Doorstop Paperweight 10"

Antique Hubley Art Deco Cast Iron Modernist Black Cat Doorstop Paperweight 10"

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare antique Art Deco Hubley cast iron modernist black cat door stop. Dimensions: 5.25" x 4.5" x 10" (W x D x H)

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Grouping of Cast Iron Miniature Buildings
Grouping of Cast Iron Miniature Buildings

Grouping of Cast Iron Miniature Buildings

Located in Norwalk, CT

Including monumental miniatures book.

Category

20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique English Brass and Iron Fire Stop Paperweight Signed CSJ - Circa 1850
Antique English Brass and Iron Fire Stop Paperweight Signed CSJ - Circa 1850

Antique English Brass and Iron Fire Stop Paperweight Signed CSJ - Circa 1850

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique English Brass and Iron Fire Stop Paperweight Signed "CSJ," Circa 1850 A handsome and substantial mid-Victorian English brass and iron paperweight, traditionally known in Eng...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Cast Iron

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's
Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's

Victorian Brass Knob and Bevelled Iron Paperweight, England 1840's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Rectangular Solid Bevelled Iron and Brass Knob Paper Weight, Mid 19th Century. This truly charming Victorian desk accessory is very decorative and functional.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche Ashtray Cast Iron circa 1940s
French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche Ashtray Cast Iron circa 1940s

French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche Ashtray Cast Iron circa 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche / Ashtray, Cast Iron, circa 1940s A refined vintage equestrian catchall dish, cast in heavy metal and modeled as a sculptural horse head in pr...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint
Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint

Art Deco Stylized Cast Iron Doorstop Sphinx with Pyramid and Original Paint

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Elegantly cast Art Deco Stylized Sphinx with Pyramid and in original paint Door Stop. Finished on both sides and retains most of the original color.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight
Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight Executed in nickel-plated cast iron and designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is han...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron, Nickel

20th Century, Enzo Mari for Danese Paperweight Mod. Tokelau
20th Century, Enzo Mari for Danese Paperweight Mod. Tokelau

20th Century, Enzo Mari for Danese Paperweight Mod. Tokelau

By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano

Located in Turin, Turin

The paperweight is with a base in cast iron and polyurethane, the holder is in stainless steel.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight
Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Polished Brass Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

Carl Aubo¨ck Model #5072 'Chain' polished brass paperweight. Executed in brass-plated cast iron and designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Braise Cast Iron Flat Press Laundry Trivet, France, 19th Century
Antique Braise Cast Iron Flat Press Laundry Trivet, France, 19th Century

Antique Braise Cast Iron Flat Press Laundry Trivet, France, 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

This cast iron trivet is particular Because it was created to put braises inside. This type of model represented a step forward for the laundress because it allowed to iron longer ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's
Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's

Bill Curry Design Line Threaded Nut Bookend, California Modern, 1960's

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in New York, NY

Bill Curry for Design Line Nut Bookend, Nickel Chrome, Cast Iron, Signed. Jumbo sized, heavy eight-sided nut form bookend with real threads, finished in nickeled chrome over iron. Th...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian
Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian

Antique Bearing, Graphite, English, Cast Iron, Ornament, Paperweight, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique engine bearing with graphite finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desk ornament or paperweight, and dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Pair of Small Cast Iron "When Pigs Fly" Paperweights / Sculptures
Pair of Small Cast Iron "When Pigs Fly" Paperweights / Sculptures

Pair of Small Cast Iron "When Pigs Fly" Paperweights / Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of whimsical cast iron "When Pigs Fly" paperweights / sculptures, circa 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique Dolphin Sculpture Paperclip Paperweight Cast Iron Aquatic Mammal
Antique Dolphin Sculpture Paperclip Paperweight Cast Iron Aquatic Mammal

Antique Dolphin Sculpture Paperclip Paperweight Cast Iron Aquatic Mammal

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Rare and outstanding sculpture of an expressive dolphin designed as a paperclip and a paperweight made out of cast iron. Its eyes are made out of glass and it can open its mouth and ...

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Antique 1850s Victorian Desk Accessories

Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight
Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight

Mid-Century Japanese Nambu Cast Ironware Flounder Fish Dish Trinket Paperweight

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A rare and uncommon piece of Nambu Cast Iron Serving Ware. It was design by Goro Mori, shaped like a flounder fish, made in the Iwate Prefecture of Japan. Mori's was a contemporary o...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line Vintage C.1967
Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line Vintage C.1967

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line Vintage C.1967

By Bill Curry, Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Iron

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Kyuzo Paperweight in Blue Cast Iron by Visibility

Kyuzo Paperweight in Blue Cast Iron by Visibility

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H 2.5 in W 4 in D 3.2 in

Kyuzo Paperweight in Blue Cast Iron by Visibility

By Visibility Studio

Located in New York, NY

Named after a character from Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 epic “Seven Samurai,” the Kyuzo collection is comprised of four desk and home accessories. Driven by materiality, these objects pro...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Kyuzo Paperweight in Blackened Cast Iron by Visibility
Kyuzo Paperweight in Blackened Cast Iron by Visibility

Kyuzo Paperweight in Blackened Cast Iron by Visibility

By Visibility Studio

Located in New York, NY

Named after a character from Akira Kurosawa’s 1954 epic “Seven Samurai,” the Kyuzo collection is comprised of four desk and home accessories. Driven by material-ity, these objects pr...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Origin Made Cast Hammer in Lacquered Cast Iron

Origin Made Cast Hammer in Lacquered Cast Iron

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H 17.5 in W 2.1 in D 7.91 in

Origin Made Cast Hammer in Lacquered Cast Iron

By Keiji Takeuchi

Located in Porto, 13

The hammer is one of the most primitive tools invented that is still a very useful tool today. The Cast hammer is an object of beauty and function that fulfills our basic home improv...

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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Deceased Bird Paperweight
Cast Iron Deceased Bird Paperweight

Cast Iron Deceased Bird Paperweight

Unavailable

H 0.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in

Cast Iron Deceased Bird Paperweight

Located in Richmond, CA

Cast iron deceased bird paperweight with remnant gilt finish.

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Antique 19th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Cast Iron Advertising Duck
Cast Iron Advertising Duck

Cast Iron Advertising Duck

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H 2.25 in W 2.5 in D 5 in

Cast Iron Advertising Duck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1900 diminutive cast iron 'Weiskittel Baths' duck advertising paperweight or soap dish, all in as found painted surface and condition.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Paperweight in Cast Iron, Empire Early 19th Century
Paperweight in Cast Iron, Empire Early 19th Century

Paperweight in Cast Iron, Empire Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

A Paperweight in cast iron. Empire early 19th Century, with period decor elements.

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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Painted Cast Iron Door Stop
Painted Cast Iron Door Stop

Painted Cast Iron Door Stop

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H 7 in W 5.5 in D 2 in

Painted Cast Iron Door Stop

Located in New York, NY

Cast iron door stop with a flower basket design, circa 1880.

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Early 20th Century British Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th C Cast Iron Promotional Fly Matchstick Box
19th C Cast Iron Promotional Fly Matchstick Box

19th C Cast Iron Promotional Fly Matchstick Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C cast iron fly matchstick box. Original gold enamel painted wings and black body. Promotional gift from a Screen and Door company. Stamped on the wings F.E. Schoenberg MFG. CO....

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Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique Rusty Flare Gun Paperweight
Antique Rusty Flare Gun Paperweight

Antique Rusty Flare Gun Paperweight

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H 4.34 in W 6.89 in D 0.99 in

Antique Rusty Flare Gun Paperweight

Located in Mexico City, MX

Antique rusty flare gun. The gun is useless and can be used as a paperweight.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique Hubley Painted Cast Iron Equestrian Horse Figurine Paperweight Statue
Antique Hubley Painted Cast Iron Equestrian Horse Figurine Paperweight Statue

Antique Hubley Painted Cast Iron Equestrian Horse Figurine Paperweight Statue

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Dayton, OH

Original Circa 1930s Hubley Manufacturing Co. Equestrian cast iron mare paperweight.   

Category

Vintage 1930s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line

Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modern decorative jack bookends by Bill Curry. Made of heavy cast iron. Great bookend, paperweight or iconic Mid-Century Modern decor made of iron.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Scottie Dog Cast Iron Paperweight
Vintage Scottie Dog Cast Iron Paperweight

Vintage Scottie Dog Cast Iron Paperweight

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H 3 in W 3.75 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Scottie Dog Cast Iron Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A wonderful vintage Scottie dog cast iron paperweight, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.75"W x 1.75"D x 3"H.

Category

Early 20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique Engine Bearing, Polished, English, Cast Iron, Paperweight, Victorian
Antique Engine Bearing, Polished, English, Cast Iron, Paperweight, Victorian

Antique Engine Bearing, Polished, English, Cast Iron, Paperweight, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique engine bearing with polished finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desk ornament or paperweight, and dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Victorian Cast Iron Kewpie Duck Paperweight Statuette Metal Arts Blacksmith Bird
Victorian Cast Iron Kewpie Duck Paperweight Statuette Metal Arts Blacksmith Bird

Victorian Cast Iron Kewpie Duck Paperweight Statuette Metal Arts Blacksmith Bird

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare cast iron Kewpie duck object, possibly made in England, circa 1850s. We have seen copies but never one this old. Weighs almost 2.5 lbs. and is 4 inches long.

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Antique 1890s Unknown High Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Artist-Made Cast Iron Toast
Artist-Made Cast Iron Toast

Artist-Made Cast Iron Toast

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H 0.5 in W 4 in D 3.75 in

Artist-Made Cast Iron Toast

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderfully whimsical artist-made cast iron piece of toast. Why? Who cares, it's fun!

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Japanese Iron Kewpie Paperweights Sculptures Metal Arts Birds
Mid-Century Japanese Iron Kewpie Paperweights Sculptures Metal Arts Birds

Mid-Century Japanese Iron Kewpie Paperweights Sculptures Metal Arts Birds

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare pair of cast iron Kewpie birds; mother and child. Large one weighs approx. 2.5 lbs. and is 4 inches long, small one is about a third of that.

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Antique Floral Bouquet Cast Iron Door Stop
Antique Floral Bouquet Cast Iron Door Stop

Antique Floral Bouquet Cast Iron Door Stop

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H 13 in W 7.25 in D 2.75 in

Antique Floral Bouquet Cast Iron Door Stop

Located in New York, NY

Charming cast iron doorstop with a cheerful flower basket design, made in England circa 1880. Sturdy and functional, the doorstop has a wonderful painted finish in a pastel palette. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cast Iron Japanese Dancers Paper Weights
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cast Iron Japanese Dancers Paper Weights

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Cast Iron Japanese Dancers Paper Weights

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a pair of cast iron Japanese dancers paper weights, Japan, circa 1960s. Beautiful patina, gold painted. Unmarked. Dimensions: Dancer #1, 4 1/8" H x 2 3/4", ...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL
19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL

19th Century cast iron book press by Army and Navy CSL

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century cast iron book press by army and navy csl circa 1890. Fine quality book press by army & navy c.S.L .  Army and navy co-operative society limited was formed in 1871 by b...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

1800s Bollard Paperweight Victorian Machinist Factory Office Salesman Promotion
1800s Bollard Paperweight Victorian Machinist Factory Office Salesman Promotion

1800s Bollard Paperweight Victorian Machinist Factory Office Salesman Promotion

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful pair of ephemera tools, relics from the Midwests' past on your desk. Company markings, date established, impressed. Sold as set of two.

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Antique 1890s American Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Iron

3 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Sad Flat Press Laundry Cloth Irons Trivet
3 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Sad Flat Press Laundry Cloth Irons Trivet

3 Antique Victorian Cast Iron Sad Flat Press Laundry Cloth Irons Trivet

Located in Dayton, OH

1991 California Set of three antique sad irons / flat irons, sized for pressing different items, one “standard” size, one medium narrower with painted accents, and one small one with...

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Iron

1920's Original Painted Iron Frog Doorstop
1920's Original Painted Iron Frog Doorstop

1920's Original Painted Iron Frog Doorstop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1920's original painted iron frog doorstop. Painted green body and yellow belly. The frog can also be used as a Garden Ornament.

Category

20th Century American Adirondack Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Pagoda Censer or Paperweight
Cast Iron Pagoda Censer or Paperweight

Cast Iron Pagoda Censer or Paperweight

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H 9 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Cast Iron Pagoda Censer or Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful and heavy cast iron Pagoda censer. lovely for burning incense, a small, yet quiet statement piece - A compliment to any shelf or console and also a nice addition to any g...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Antique Engine Bearing, English, Cast Iron, Bronze, Desk, Paperweight, Ornament
Antique Engine Bearing, English, Cast Iron, Bronze, Desk, Paperweight, Ornament

Antique Engine Bearing, English, Cast Iron, Bronze, Desk, Paperweight, Ornament

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique engine bearing with waxed finish. An English, cast iron and bronze desktop paperweight or ornament, and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron US Navy Frigate Constitution Nautical Ship Bookend Paperweight
Antique Cast Iron US Navy Frigate Constitution Nautical Ship Bookend Paperweight

Antique Cast Iron US Navy Frigate Constitution Nautical Ship Bookend Paperweight

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique ironside with a bronzed finish, depicting the United States Naval frigate / galleon / clipperThe Constitution on a rectangular base. "USS Constitution, also known as Old Iro...

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Early 20th Century Bookends

Materials

Iron

Silvered Cast Iron Monkey
Silvered Cast Iron Monkey

Silvered Cast Iron Monkey

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H 7 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

Silvered Cast Iron Monkey

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1217 Heavy silvered cast iron finely detailed monkey sculpture / paperweight.

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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line 1967
Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line 1967

Bill Curry Jacks Sculptures Bookends Paperweights for Design Line 1967

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Atomic Jacks Bookends, Doorstop or Paperweight Bill Curry
Vintage Pair of Atomic Jacks Bookends, Doorstop or Paperweight Bill Curry

Vintage Pair of Atomic Jacks Bookends, Doorstop or Paperweight Bill Curry

By Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage pair of 1950s atomic era, Mid-Century Modern iron jacks-jax. The pair are functional as bookends, door stops, paper weights or decorative accents. Nice well worn metallic pat...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Iron

Cowboy Hat Nickel Plate Paperweight Rough Rider 1st US Volunteer Calvary Western
Cowboy Hat Nickel Plate Paperweight Rough Rider 1st US Volunteer Calvary Western

Cowboy Hat Nickel Plate Paperweight Rough Rider 1st US Volunteer Calvary Western

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful very old paperweight, sculpture of a rough rider cowboy hat. 3.5 inch diameter and weighs approx. 10 ounces. Has been cleaned and polished.

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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line
Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line

Pair of Jack Jax Bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line

By Bill Curry & Design Line

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modern decorative jack bookends by Bill Curry. Made of heavy cast iron. Great bookend, paperweight or iconic Mid-Century Modern decor made of iron.

Category

Vintage 1950s Bookends

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Jack Bookend
Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Jack Bookend

Mid-Century Modern Bill Curry Jack Bookend

By Bill Curry

Located in San Diego, CA

Mid-Century Modern decorative jack bookend by Bill Curry. Made of heavy cast iron. Great bookend, paperweight or iconic Mid-Century Modern decor made of iron.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Victorian Dark Patinated Cast Iron Paperweight in the Form of a Ladies Hand
Victorian Dark Patinated Cast Iron Paperweight in the Form of a Ladies Hand

Victorian Dark Patinated Cast Iron Paperweight in the Form of a Ladies Hand

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The good quality dark patinated cast iron novelty desk or paperweight, finely modelled as a dainty female hand to a bejewelled lace cuff, having a cabochon ring to the index finger a...

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Antique 1870s English High Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Iron

19th C. Iron Cat Paperweight
19th C. Iron Cat Paperweight

19th C. Iron Cat Paperweight

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H 3 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

19th C. Iron Cat Paperweight

Located in North Egremont, MA

Very unusual and sculptural cast iron paperweight in the form of a cat. great surface.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Fork Mold
Cast Iron Fork Mold

Cast Iron Fork Mold

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H 9.5 in W 2.25 in D 3.25 in

Cast Iron Fork Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

Polished cast iron fork mold. Fun as bookends or decorative objects. Multiple available.

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Vintage 1940s American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Spoon Mold
Cast Iron Spoon Mold

Cast Iron Spoon Mold

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H 9.5 in W 2.25 in D 3.25 in

Cast Iron Spoon Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

Polished cast iron spoon mold. Fun as bookends or decorative objects. Multiple available.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Hound Dog Clip
Cast Iron Hound Dog Clip

Cast Iron Hound Dog Clip

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H 3 in W 4.25 in D 6.75 in

Cast Iron Hound Dog Clip

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa early 20th century desk wall art clip or bill holder. The piece is composed of cast iron in the shape of a hound dog with original patina and no structural damage. Particular d...

Category

Early 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Set of Antique Cast Iron Chinese Weight Measures
Set of Antique Cast Iron Chinese Weight Measures

Set of Antique Cast Iron Chinese Weight Measures

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of solid cast iron Chinese scale weights, each showing great patina. These tactile pieces from Shanxi Province are great for shelf or desk display and use. Sold as a...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Paper Weight
Cast Iron Boston Terrier Paper Weight

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Paper Weight

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H 4.63 in W 5 in D 2 in

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Paper Weight

Located in Essex, MA

A small painted cast iron Boston Terrier figural paperweight, the alert dog, standing with head turned and ears cocked on an oval plinth.

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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Spoon Mold
Cast Iron Spoon Mold

Cast Iron Spoon Mold

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H 9.5 in W 2.25 in D 3 in

Cast Iron Spoon Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

Polished cast iron spoon mold. Fun as bookends or decorative objects. Multiple available.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Fork Mold
Cast Iron Fork Mold

Cast Iron Fork Mold

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H 9.5 in W 2.25 in D 3.25 in

Cast Iron Fork Mold

Located in Round Top, TX

Polished cast iron fork mold. Fun as bookends or decorative objects. Multiple available.

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Vintage 1940s American Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Hound Dog Paper Holder
Cast Iron Hound Dog Paper Holder

Cast Iron Hound Dog Paper Holder

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H 6.85 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

Cast Iron Hound Dog Paper Holder

Located in Stamford, CT

Cast iron hound dog desk paper holder that features a clipping mechanism to clip bills, papers and other notes, circa early 20th century.   

Category

Early 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Iron

1940s Double-Sided Cast Iron Newsstand Paper Weights
1940s Double-Sided Cast Iron Newsstand Paper Weights

1940s Double-Sided Cast Iron Newsstand Paper Weights

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderful cast iron double-sided "Time" magazine and "Life" magazine newsstand paper weights. Considered a fixture in the 1940s on city newsstands. By Mortimer Spiller Co.

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Vintage 1940s Paperweights

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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Empire Style Console Jardinere, 19th Century
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French Empire Style Console Jardinere, 19th Century

Located in El Monte, CA

This unique French Empire-stye console table, which also functions as a jardinere, is a masterpiece of neoclassical design infused with Empire motifs. Featuring a demilune shape, the...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Console Tables

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Marble, Bronze

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Cast Iron Paperweights For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of cast iron paperweights is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique cast iron paperweights was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and paint. Find 22 antique and vintage cast iron paperweights at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of cast iron paperweights available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Cast iron paperweights are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Carl Auböck, Visibility Studio and Werkstätte Carl Auböck each produced beautiful cast iron paperweights that are worth considering.

How Much are Cast Iron Paperweights?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $450, while they’re typically $105 on the low end and $2,044 highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

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