Chrome Paperweights

Twelve Inches ruler desk lighter designed by Dunhill. Very unusual and stunning desk petrol lighter, designed by Dunhill back in the 1950. This mechanical lighter has been crafted in West Germany in the shape of a 12 inches ruler, made up in steel with high polished chrome plating. Weight: 262.6 Grams, (168.34 Dwt). Measurements: 327 mm by 39 mm (12.88 x 1.54 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark and signed, "Dunhill MADE IN WEST GERMANY". Alfred Dunhill inherited his father’s London saddlery in 1893. Following the increase in motor car ownership, Alfred developed the business to include motoring accessories, which he called ‘Dunhill’s Motorities’. This included goggles, timepieces, picnic sets, and leather coats, and it wasn’t long before the brand became associated with men’s general motoring attire. They opened two shops in Mayfair and had a catalogue of over 1300 items. Between the 1904 and 1905, Dunhill introduced their ‘Windshield Pipe’, to help drivers combat the effect of wind and travel on their ability to smoke. This marked both the end of the ‘motorities’ focus and their entry into the world of smoking ephemera, and they shortly opened their first tobacconist in 1907 on Duke Street. The proximity to several esteemed Private Members Clubs around the Mayfair, St James’ area ensured that the venture was a success. (From Nicholas Wells With Thanks). Literature: Blei-Bottoni Ref-630 (6 Inches) Pp-318 Illustrated. Note: This version was retailed for 20.00 usd, back in the 1950s. It is noted by Blei-Bottoni as hard to find. Collateral: It is accompanied by the designer's presentation green pouch...

Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice chrome dice atop a chromed base. The best addition to your desk or every room.

This iconic small Robert Indiana LOVE chrome paperweight sculpture originally designed by Robert Indiana from the 60's was put in small editions and sold at museum stores such as MOM...

Pair of 2 vintage Italian paper weight Each piece is in a way unique and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shape, color and size are to...

Not one, but two! a fun pair of Bill Curry Design Line chrome jacks bookends or paperweights. Circa 1965-70. Good overall condition with wear commensurate with age and use. Minor tar...

This authentic Robert Indiana chrome LOVE paperweight sculpture is vintage from the 1970s. This will make a great desk accessory. These were at one time sold in museum stores at that...

This beautiful paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape; the top ...

This iconic small Robert Indiana paperweight love sculpture is nickel-plated over the chrome. It is from the 1970s and was originally sold at MoMA in NYC and other various museum sho...

Stunning Art Deco chrome car mascot mounted on a solid block of Swedish art glass. The mascot is original to the 1930s the base of course is a later additio...

A fantastic pair of Paul Evans 'Cityscape' desk accessories, retailed by Directional in the 1970s, in excellent bright and clean chrome and brass with a mirrored like surface, perfec...

For your consideration is a fantastic, little, chrome table sculpture paperweight of Robert Indiana's Love. In very good condition. The dimensions are 3" Sq x 1.5" D.   

This iconic love chrome-plated aluminum Robert Indiana paperweight /sculpture is from the 1970s. The artist's original love painting in the 1970s put him on the map of highly collect...