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Snail Paperweight

Amalric Walter and Henri Berge Pate de Verre Snail Paperweight
By Almeric Walter
Located in Gainesville, FL
Pate de verre Snail paperweight by Almeric Walter and Henri Berge, 1905. Great example of Art
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Signed & Labeled Salviati Venetian / Murano Art Glass Snail Paperweight Figurine
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Italian art glass paperweight. By Salviati. In the form of a green snail with a brown
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Handmade Nickel Plated Decorative Snail, Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Nickel

Austrian Jugendstil Vienna Bronze Sculptural Paperweight by Carl Fiala, ca. 1910
Located in New York, NY
ABOUT This elegant Austrian Jugenstil sculptural desk paperweight depicts some fantastic half-human
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Paperweights

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Bronze

Sterling Silver and Shell Snail Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Wonderful Snail made from Sterling Silver that shows the hand of the craftsman who created it. To
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Handmade Cast Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Each of these exquisite solid bronze snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Handmade Cast Brass Decorative Snail Large Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Handmade Cast Dark Patina Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, GB
Each of these exquisite solid bronze snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid Century Cenedese Snail Sculpture Paperweight Sommerso Murano Clear Glass
By Cenedese
Located in Sacile, PN
Mid Century CENEDESE Snail sculpture paperweight Sommerso Murano clear Glass, Italy '70s. A
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano Gambaro Poggi Orange Purple Italian Art Glass Snail Figurine Paperweight
By Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright orange, yellow and lavender Italian art glass snail
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Murano Oggetti Clear Orange Swirl Seashell Italian Art Glass Snail Sculpture
By Salviati, Oggetti
Located in Kissimmee, FL
/ paperweight. Created in the manner of the Salviati company, and documented to the Oggetti company. The snail
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry Boxes

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By Stefan Tabery, OPP Jihlava
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Murano Blue Red Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
By Arte Vetraria Muranese (AVEM)
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (only 2 fish available as shown). Large and beautiful vintage Murano hand blown cobalt blue, red stripes, gold lips and silver flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

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Steuben Art Glass Sculptural Snail Paperweight, 20th C
By Steuben Glass
Located in Big Flats, NY
A figural paperweight by Steuben offers colorless art glass in snail form, unsigned, 20th century
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Glass

A Perthshire Overlayed Garland Art Institute of Chicago Paperweight, 1990's
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
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20th Century Scottish Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Pâte de Verre "Frog" Paperweight by Walter and Bergé
By Henri Bergé and Amalric Walter
Located in New York, NY
-gold snail. A similar paperweight is pictured in: Amalric Walter (1870-1959), by Keith Cummings
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Paperweights

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Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of solid brass polished snails circa 1980's great for decor or use as paperweights.
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1985 Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari 1st Edition Snail Figurine Paperweight
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in Dayton, OH
"Vintage 1st edition Royal Crown Derby English Bone China porcelain snail figurine / paperweight
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Vintage 1980s Japonisme Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Orange Uranium Green Italian Art Glass Snail Paperweight Sculpture Glows
By Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, Galliano Ferro
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Very cute Murano hand blown Vaseline yellow green with red orange core Italian art glass snail
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass

Vintage Brass Snail Shell Paperweight or Bottle Opener, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual yet decorative object in the shape of this snail shell in solid patinated brass. It can be
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Yellow, Red and Silver Metal and Brass Snail
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish Hollywood Regency decoration object in the shape of a snail. Three colored: yellow, red
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

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By Henri Bergé and Amalric Walter
Located in Vienna, AT
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass

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Los Castillo Silver Plated Paperweight
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Taxco. The makers mark on this lovley silver plated snail was retired in 1962.
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Silver Plate

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Snail Paperweight For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal snail paperweight for your home. A snail paperweight — often made from metal, glass and art glass — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage snail paperweight now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the snail paperweight you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right snail paperweight, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Nouveau and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made snail paperweight over the years, but those crafted by Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd., Cenedese and Gambaro & Poggi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Snail Paperweight?

The average selling price for a snail paperweight at 1stDibs is $588, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $1,400 for the 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 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.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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