Iron Paperweights

Art Deco paperweight circa 1925. Wrought iron squirrel stamped P. Kiss. In perfect condition. Height: 16.5 cm Width: 8 cm Length: 12.5 cm Weight: 1.8 kg Paul Kiss, born on March 5, 1886 in Kézdiszentkereszt (hu) (then in Hungary, now Poian in Romania) in the Carpathian Mountains and died in 1962 in Linières-Bouton, France, was an artistic ironworker. He exhibited at major French art events of the 1920s. Paul Kiss helped elevate metalworking to an art form in the 1920s and 1930s, creating magnificent furniture, table lamps, and wall mirrors with exquisite ornamental details, inspired by Art Deco. The pieces often featured geometric patterns, plant motifs, and human and animal figures. Kiss was born in Hungary in 1885 but moved to Paris in 1907. There, he worked under Raymond Subes and Edgar Brandt, two of the most famous metalworkers of the time. After the First World War, Kiss opened his own studio and showroom on Rue Léon-Delhomme. Kiss designed and produced numerous pieces of iron furniture throughout the 1920s and 1930s. He was commissioned to restore historic monuments and create new public monuments. His clients included the kings of Siam and Egypt. Kiss created the metalwork for the war memorial in Levallois-Perret, France, for which he received the silver medal at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1924. In 1925, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. In the 1920s, Kiss mentored the young designer Paul Fehér...

Art Deco wrought iron paperweight "Die" by Edgar Brandt, circa 1920. In very good condition. Height: 8.2 cm Width: 5.8 cm Length: 9.6 cm Weight: 1.2 kg Edgar Brandt was born in Par...

Vintage Large Handmade Iron Jack by Bill Curry paperweight or bookend. Large vintage original handmade cast iron Jack, Jax, designed by Bill Curry of Design Line, 1967. This jack is made of cast iron and is in original condition. Great addition to any decor, Industrial retro Pop Art...

Paperweight, decorative wrought iron office object circa 1925. Executed in Lyon by Henri Fournier establishment "le fer forgé". Stamped "le fer forgé". This is probably a unique pie...

Art Deco paperweight, circa 1925, in wrought iron and red copper, decorated with a rose. Stamped "Le Fer Forgé" H.F. (ironworks located in Lyon). Width: 9 cm Length: 9 cm Height: 1...

ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with lifesize hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Unknown....

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

Unique handmade twisted iron Gucci-style horse bit paperweight or sculpture. This piece is fully hinged and can be easily wall-displayed for a clean form pie...

17th century lock & key. Probably form a large cabinet or a door.  

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...

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.

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...

Sculptural bookends with sun and moon on opposite sides. Silvered wrought iron. Signed and dated by artist. Price is for the pair.

A nice small sculptural jack / jax bookend, door stop or paperweight the style of Bill Curry for Design Line, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina a...

19th century English pair of cast iron mounted lion masks circa 1890. Price is each. Measures: Large H 49 x W 19.5 x D 11cm Small H 43 x W 18 x D ...

A wrought iron Art Nouveau era model of a snake / serpent. High-quality craftsmanship, handmade of forged iron by a Viennese metalworker in the 1920s. A decorative object, which would look great in your shelf, but also suitable as a paperweight, a jewelry ring holder...

19th Century German Iron Padlock.

Collection Of Antique Iron Coin Banks, Very Decorative. Priced Per Bank. Beautiful craftsmanship

Modernist French paperweight with a pivoting dice in the manner of Edgar Brandt.

Paperweight, decorative office object in wrought iron and red copper circa 1925. Executed in Lyon by Henri Fournier establishment "le fer forgé". In perfect condition. Stamped "wrou...

A late Victorian patinated cast iron standing bear money box, registered design by John Harper & Co. U.K circa 1900. H 16cm x W 7cm x D 6cm Please be in ...

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 b...

Pair of spheres mounted on iron bases. One is 19th century and is made of stone. The second sphere is made of cement and is from the mid 20th century. They are great accent pieces...

This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1860. The Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape and features scrolled decor on the facad...

Very modernist Paperweight designed by the great designer Enzo Mari for the manufacturer Danese Milano in 1983. The paperweight is called model "Tokelau" that is a Polynesian word me...

Albert Paley large handcrafted steel medallion paperweight. Small edition for Arts Patrons. Formed and fabricated blackened steel with chemical patina...

Modernist French paperweight with a pivoting dice in the manner of Edgar Brandt.

Pair of iron hand painted 1930s Hubbley setter bookends. Wonderful patina and color to the pair. Each bookend has honest wear consistent of age and use. Sold as as pair.

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

We have taken these hollowed out WWll mortar shells and brassed them to produce these very cool desk accessories.

Splendid Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight.

Including monumental miniatures book.

Wrought Iron Cyclamen Ashtray and Paperweight, Italy 1940s

An interesting pair of antique stirrups made of wrought iron, with a robust and functional design typical of traditional horsemanship. These pieces stand out for their wide shape and...

16th Century Spanish wrought iron handle.

Vintage "Mushroom" iron ashtray vase is a original decorative object realized in the 1970s. Made in Italy. The object is realized in dark green colored iron. Mushroom shape. ...

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

Indian hand carved Wood with Iron.