Modern50 Paperweights

George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s

By George Nelson

Located in Hyattsville, MD

USA, c.1960s. George Nelson & Associates design attributed Lucite Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series for Howard Miller. Unsigned. The ruler is about 13 inch...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Lucite

George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s

Red Eye Orb Cendese AB Murano Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture

By Vintage Murano Gallery, Venini

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful, minimalist design reminescent of Caliari Venini Inciso Art Glass Cubes. This one has a red sphere inside a sky blue and clear larger orb. It retains both, 'Made in Italy,' and the Murano Cendese...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Red Eye Orb Cendese AB Murano Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture

Big Inch Art Deco Tape Dispenser Large Footed Streamlined Tear Drop Atomic Era

By (after) Raymond Loewy

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A wonderful throwback from the pre-Atomic Era. We have never seen one of these before, extremely over built shop tape dispenser. Came out of an old very dormant QBC Print Shop in Vi...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paperweights

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Metal

Big Inch Art Deco Tape Dispenser Large Footed Streamlined Tear Drop Atomic Era

Rare Victorian Bronze Biomorphic Paperweight Addams Family Style Hand Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful and extremely rare 19th century office relic with a cheeky message; Hands off! Private papers." Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs, unknown maker or desig...

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Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Paperweights

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Bronze

Rare Victorian Bronze Biomorphic Paperweight Addams Family Style Hand Sculpture

Bronze Foot an Early Example from the Carl Aubock Workshop Sculpture Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Marked, "MADE IN AUSTRIA" We are assume this is an earlier version of the, 'Best Foot Forward' desktop paperweight. Wonderful patina, presented in as found condition.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Bronze

Bronze Foot an Early Example from the Carl Aubock Workshop Sculpture Paperweight

Antique Baccarat Concentric Millefiori Signed Glass Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A magnificent c.1950s Baccarat Five Row Concentric Close-Packed Millefiori Paperweight. The base features the acid etched post-war Baccarat mark. Large and showy with great bright co...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass

Antique Baccarat Concentric Millefiori Signed Glass Paperweight

Vintage 1970s Roger Bezombes Bronze Starfish Medallion Table Sculpture

By Roger Bezombes

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Florentine Bronze medal from the Monnaie de Paris (cornucopia hallmark from 1880). Minted around 1971. This is a Starfish like form Paperweight by Fr...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Bronze

Vintage 1970s Roger Bezombes Bronze Starfish Medallion Table Sculpture

Rare 1979 Donovan Leisure NYC Cia Law Firm 50th Anniversary Brass Paperweight

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Extremely rare New York City historical relic. A fiftieth anniversary brass cubic monolith commemorative desk sculpture. Issued to monogram; AWS. Approx. 45-60 members of firm a that time, only a handful were issued this paperweight in solid Brass weighing 8 lbs. 4.2 oz. Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine was an American white-shoe law firm, located in New York. It was founded in 1929 by General William "Wild Bill...

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Rare 1979 Donovan Leisure NYC Cia Law Firm 50th Anniversary Brass Paperweight

1960s Alexander Girard Ashtray La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant NYC New York City MCM

By Alexander Girard

Located in Hyattsville, MD

A very rare and vintage New York City relic. No chips, No handling damage. However this example does have some manufacturing defects that are all Photo'd.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

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Porcelain

1960s Alexander Girard Ashtray La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant NYC New York City MCM

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

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Iron

Mid-Century Japanese Iron Kewpie Paperweights Sculptures Metal Arts Birds

1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Brass electroplated Bridge Bolts as bookends or office decor. Each about 5 lbs. and 3.5 wide by 4 inches high. Appropriated objects similar conceptually to the works of the Carl Aubo...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal

1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century

1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism

By Enzo Mari

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Super fun and retro piece of office or desk decor. Good size at almost 4 wide. Reminiscent of the famous designs in lucite by Enzo Mari.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Lucite

1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism

1950s Lisa Larson Cat Stoneware Sculpture Paperweight Gustavsberg Danish MCM Era

Located in Hyattsville, MD

One day in the middle of the 1950s, Lisa modeled a cat with the tail straight up in the air. The cat was made of dark brown stoneware with carved stripes. This modernist figurine was...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

1950s Lisa Larson Cat Stoneware Sculpture Paperweight Gustavsberg Danish MCM Era

Victorian Slate Paperweight of Hand style of Odd Fellows Hands Offs Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful very old professional office relic with a cheeky message; Hands off! Private papers. Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs.

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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Paperweights

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Slate

Victorian Slate Paperweight of Hand style of Odd Fellows Hands Offs Sculpture

1920s Bostonian Tailors Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful desk relic from a Bostonian Tailor.

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Paperweights

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Metal

1920s Bostonian Tailors Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture

1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.

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Vintage 1930s American Industrial Paperweights

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Metal

1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture

1950s Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight Austria Vintage Midcentury Desk Sculpture

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Sought after early chain paperweight, gold plated steel by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, circa 1950s. Heavily worn, showing a wonderful patina and...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Steel

1950s Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight Austria Vintage Midcentury Desk Sculpture

19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Heavy and very large, 7 pound scale weight, hourglass form.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Paperweights

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Brass

19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk

Midcentury Caliari Venini Inciso Art Glass Cube Eyeball Sculpture Paperweights

By Venini

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful pair of Italia glass artworks. Heavy etched glass pieces, one is signed. Measures: LG 2.38 x 2.38 x 2.5 in. SM 1.75 x 1.75 x 1.75 in.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Midcentury Caliari Venini Inciso Art Glass Cube Eyeball Sculpture Paperweights

1970s Pair of Vintage Lucite Hourglass Sculpture Style of Charles Hollis Jones

By Milo Baughman, Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Fun pair of functional sculptural accents. Measures: LG - 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. MD - 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Obelisks

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Acrylic

1970s Pair of Vintage Lucite Hourglass Sculpture Style of Charles Hollis Jones

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer

By S.T. Dupont, Honeywell

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...

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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Glass

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4273 'Foot' Brass Paperweight

H 2 in W 1 in D 3.7 in

Practical and Aesthetically Pleasing Peter Nelson Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s

By Architectural Lighting Ltd., Peter Nelson

Located in Lisse, NL

Adjustable and rotational table lamp, an "icon" from the Midcentury era. This innovative desk lamp by Nelson blends functionality with beauty. Peter Nelson, a renowned British desi...

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Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Table Lamps

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Aluminum, Wire

Practical and Aesthetically Pleasing Peter Nelson Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s

H 24.3 in Dm 6.9 in

Murano "millefiori" Art Glass Paperweight

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Murano Multicolor Art Glass Paperweight unmarked, maker unknown, 1970's "Millefiori is a glasswork technique which produces distinctive decorative patterns on glassware. The term m...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Art Glass

Murano "millefiori" Art Glass Paperweight

H 2 in Dm 3.25 in

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Glendale, CA

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Nickel, Iron

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight

H 2 in W 7.25 in D 2 in

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 h...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass, Iron

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

H 2 in W 7.25 in D 2 in

Mid-Century Modern Textured Gold Frog Tape Dispenser

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Textured Gold Tone Metal Frog Tape Dispenser, 1960's This vintage two piece tape dispenser is from Ted Arnold Ltd. The charming frog with green glass eyes is stamped on the inside l...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Textured Gold Frog Tape Dispenser

H 4 in W 8 in D 4 in

Antique Baccarat Red White and Blue Convex Glass Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

Antique Baccarat faceted art glass paperweight with closepack cane millefiori mushroom at center, surrounded with a blue torsade ribbon. Paperweigh...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Paperweights

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Art Glass

Antique Baccarat Red White and Blue Convex Glass Paperweight

H 2 in Dm 3 in

Beautiful paperweight in bronze by F. Barbedienne, ”The hand of grand duchess”

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in Knivsta, SE

An antique and beautiful bronze paperweight by the renowned French artist Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892). This piece is a meticulous representation of the left hand of Maria Pavlo...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

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Bronze

Beautiful paperweight in bronze by F. Barbedienne, ”The hand of grand duchess”

H 4.34 in W 1.78 in D 1.58 in

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare "Olympus" table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. The circular red clock face is upheld by a green pyramid base...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"

H 14 in W 8.25 in D 14 in

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Diamond Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful Diamond Clock designed by George Nelson & Associates, and manufactured by Vitra. In excellent working condition, working on an AA battery. The George Nelson Diamond Clock ...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Diamond Clock

H 3.94 in Dm 22.45 in

Baccarat Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in Miami, FL

A fine quality Franklin Mint paperweight by Baccarat. This Baccarat paperweight pays hommage to Jean-Jacques Rousseau who was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. His politi...

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20th Century French Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass

Baccarat Paperweight

H 2.88 in Dm 3 in

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

This vibrant Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy circa 1960, showcases the exceptional artistry of Murano glassmakers. The piece is adorned wi...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight

H 3 in Dm 3 in

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s

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Red Eye Orb Cendese AB Murano Paperweight Mid-Century Eyeball Iris Sculpture

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paperweights

Big Inch Art Deco Tape Dispenser Large Footed Streamlined Tear Drop Atomic Era

Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Paperweights

Rare Victorian Bronze Biomorphic Paperweight Addams Family Style Hand Sculpture

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Bronze Foot an Early Example from the Carl Aubock Workshop Sculpture Paperweight

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Antique Baccarat Concentric Millefiori Signed Glass Paperweight

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Vintage 1970s Roger Bezombes Bronze Starfish Medallion Table Sculpture

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Historical Memorabilia

Rare 1979 Donovan Leisure NYC Cia Law Firm 50th Anniversary Brass Paperweight

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

1960s Alexander Girard Ashtray La Fonda Del Sol Restaurant NYC New York City MCM

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Mid-Century Japanese Iron Kewpie Paperweights Sculptures Metal Arts Birds

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

1980s Plated Brass Bridge Bolts Bookends Paperweights Quirky Vintage Mid-Century

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

1960s Microchip Lucite Paperweight Vintage Retro Tech Sculpture MCM Anachronism

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

1950s Lisa Larson Cat Stoneware Sculpture Paperweight Gustavsberg Danish MCM Era

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Paperweights

Victorian Slate Paperweight of Hand style of Odd Fellows Hands Offs Sculpture

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Paperweights

1920s Bostonian Tailors Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Paperweights

1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

1950s Carl Auböck Chain Paperweight Austria Vintage Midcentury Desk Sculpture

Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Paperweights

19th Century XL Brass 7 Pound Weight Scale Apothecary Pharmacy Paperweight Desk

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Midcentury Caliari Venini Inciso Art Glass Cube Eyeball Sculpture Paperweights

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Obelisks

1970s Pair of Vintage Lucite Hourglass Sculpture Style of Charles Hollis Jones

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Carl Auböck Model #4273 'Foot' Brass Paperweight

Mid-20th Century British Minimalist Table Lamps

Practical and Aesthetically Pleasing Peter Nelson Table or Desk Lamp, 1960s

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Murano "millefiori" Art Glass Paperweight

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Mid-Century Modern Textured Gold Frog Tape Dispenser

Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Paperweights

Antique Baccarat Red White and Blue Convex Glass Paperweight

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights

Beautiful paperweight in bronze by F. Barbedienne, ”The hand of grand duchess”

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Diamond Clock

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Baccarat Paperweight

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight

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