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Material: Marble
Elegant Paperweight in Bronze and Nero Portoro marble. Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Paperweight in Bronze and Nero Portoro marble. Beautiful designed male lion. Made in France during the late 19th Century.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Handmade Small Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Grey Bardiglio Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in grey Bardiglio marble. Measure: Diameter 8 cm
Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcra...
Category
2010s Italian Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
1970s Stunning Pair of Big Italian Marble Dices, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s. Stunning pair of big Italian dices in white marble, in very good conditions. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
2,75 x 2,75 x 2,75 inches
7 cm x 7 cm x 7 cm H.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Handmade Big Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Grey Bardiglio Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in grey Bardiglio marble. Measure: diameter 12cm
Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcraft...
Category
2010s Italian Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Italian Alabaster Marble Sphere
Located in New York, NY
An Italian moss green and black alabaster marble decorative object sphere, Italian Midcentury Modern to '70 Modern design periods, circa mid to late 20th century, 1960s, 1970s, Italy...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date.
This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlaid with a sumptuous arrangement of semi-precious stones including malachite, agate, onyx and amethyst.
It is beautifully inlaid on a slate base.
Not only is this desk paperweight very functional, but it is also an exquisite mineralogical wonder that can be admired by all discerning collectors.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation,
Dimensions in cm:
Height 2 x Width 17 x Depth 10
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 inch x width 7 inches x depth 4 inches.
Pietra dura is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished coloured stones to create images. It is considered a decorative art.
Pietre dure is an Italian plural meaning "hard rocks" or hardstones; the singular pietra dura is also encountered in Italian. In Italian, but not in English, the term embraces all gem engraving and hardstone carving, which is the artistic carving of three-dimensional objects in semi-precious stone, normally from a single piece, for example in Chinese jade.
The traditional convention in English has been to use the singular pietra dura just to denote multi-colored inlay work. However, in recent years there has been a trend to use pietre dure as a term for the same thing, but not for all of the techniques it covers, in Italian.
But the title of a 2008 exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Art of the Royal Court: Treasures in Pietre Dure from the Palaces of Europe used the full Italian sense of the term, probably because they thought that it had greater brand recognition. The material on the website speaks of objects such as a vase in lapis lazuli as being examples of "hardstone carving (pietre dure)"
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London uses both versions on its website, but uses pietra dura. "A method of inlaying coloured marbles or semi-precious stones into a stone base, often in geometric or flower patterns...."
Giovanni Montelatici...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Antique Florentine Grand Tour Pietra Dura Blossoming Rose Flower Paperweight
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique paperweight is unsigned, but presumed to have been acquired during a Grand Tour through Italy, and dating to approximately 1880 and do...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Marble
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight, circa 1880 in date.
This splendid rectangular paperweight is exquisitely inlai...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Sitting Kewpie or The Thinker, Silvered Bronze Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
"Sitting Kewpie" or "The Thinker", Car Mascot Hood Ornament, 1910´s.
Made of silvered bronze, mounted over a green and white mrble base.
Can de used as a desk paperweight.
Originally appearing in the form of magazine illustrations between 1905 and 1909, Kewpie dolls...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
TRAVERTINE SPHERE, Sahi Natural Stone Ball, Book Shelf and Coffee Table Decor
Located in St Petersburg, US
SAHI by Haand: 10 cm (4") travertine sphere, crafted with exceptional hand quality. This elegant decorative object seamlessly blends natural beauty with versatility, making it an ide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Marble Paperweights
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3" x 3.75"H. #3539
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Art Deco Inspired Horse Bust Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and unique addition to your desk. This beautiful horse bust rests on a marble base making it an understated elegant part of your décor. The base i...
Category
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
$120 Sale Price
20% Off
Solid Red Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid red marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Red Marble Sphere Gemstone Heavy Vintage Polished Ball 12cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large decorative polished ball, ball made of solid red marble with white and red veins, colorful gemstone with different color shades, ranging from light pink to dark red, collector'...
Category
Late 20th Century European Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Pebble Black Marble Meditative Cushion by On.Entropy Ideal as a Desk Accessory
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
This desk accessory shaped as a "cushion" is designed with softness in mind; it wishes to engage the senses around the plasticity of marble. It is hand sculpt on a single piece of a ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
$182 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bofill silvered bronze owl - Hibou Desk Paperweight / Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. France 1910-15.
Silver plated bronze, signed. Excellent original conditions.
HIBOU
Par Antoine Bofi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Love me Now" Marble Heart Gift by On Entropy in White Marble
By on entropy
Located in Athens, GR
"Love me Now" is a marble item designed to evoke the senses. It is shaped as an off-centered heart with a longer tail. Its finish and tactile surface make it a hearty volume, which i...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
$240 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Pietre Dure Panel of Parrot on Branch, Late 17th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The Pietre Dure panel inset with lapis lazuli, marmo giallo, in a rectangular shape, probably a panel from a cabinet.
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Two Bronze Gnome with Base Paperweight Figurine with Globe Antique France 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful bronze Figurine paperweight or desk accessory. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of bronze and enameled parts. Shows two Gnomes standing on a base w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal, Enamel
Italian Vintage Marble Eggs, Circa 1960
Located in CH
Italian vintage marble eggs, Circa 1960
Set of 10 Eggs of different colors and marble type.
The glass bowls are not included in the price.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Set of 52 Animal Sculpture in Travertine Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing set of 52 animal sculptures paperweights in travertine marble attributed to Fratelli Mannelli.
Comprising different types of animals in different sizes , including giraff...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Bird Figures on Black Marble Bases
Located in Barcelona, ES
Unmatching pair of bronze dove bird sculptures or paperweights. France, 1930s
Art Deco sitting dove bird and standing dove bird figurines on black marble pedestals.
Measures:
Sta...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze Winged Sphinx Statuette Red Griotte Marble
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An antique small bronze sculpture of a winged Sphinx, on a red "Griotte" marble plinth.
The statue is quite refined, with a nice golden color and old patina.
Decorative piece that a...
Category
1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Letter Holder Paperweight in in Travertine by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Letter holder or paperweight in travertine marble by the designers Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s.
Weight: 5 kilos.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Travertine, Marble
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Pelican Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Bird Hood Ornament / Paperweight - France.
Hard to find circa 1925 famous Pelican by Artus. (Pseudonym for Max ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal
Paperweight Corn Sculpture in Green Malachite Italian Marble, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent paperweight corn sculpture fully made in green Italian malachite. This stylish and unique piece was made in Italy during the 1970s.
In amazing conditions, the Malachite ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Malachite, Marble
A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The parquetry Blue John Pattern within a rectangular black stone surround
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Quartz, Marble
Pre-Hispanic Style Artifact Paperweight, Marble Base, Columbia, Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
GALERIA MUSEO DE ORO - Vintage museum reproduction Pre-Hispanic artifact - gold plated bronze - marble plinth - original presentation box - signed...
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Pre-Columbian Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal, Gold Plate
$346 Sale Price
30% Off
Handmade Small Paperweight with Sphere Shape in Portoro Marble
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Paperweight with sphere shape in Portoro marble. Measure: Diameter 8 cm
Each piece is in a way unique (since each marble block is different in veins and shades) and handcrafted in I...
Category
2010s Italian Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Signed Italian Silver Mounted Pietra Dura Paperweight with Flower by G. Fiaschi
By Giuseppe Fiaschi, Richard Blow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Italian pietra dura paperweight.
By Giuseppe Fiaschi.
With handcut marble polychrome marble specimens inlaid on a stepped black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Silver
Antique Grand Tour Italian Vatican Micro-Mosaic Marble Desk Weight 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning decorative antique Italian Grand Tour Vatican Micro-Mosaic inset black marble desk weight, in the form of a miniature table, circa 1870 ...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry
1980 Decorative Italian Marble Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian marble sphere with withe stand.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Mid Century Italian Marble Brass Italian Cheetah Marble Paperweight
Located in Toronto, CA
Elevate your desk or decor with this exquisite Mid-Century Italian Marble and Brass Cheetah Paperweight. A striking fusion of luxury and craftsmanship, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Brass
$188 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique French Animalier Bronze Marble Greyhound Sculpture Desk Paperweight 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very handsome antique French Animalier bronze greyhound sculpture, paperweight, circa 1900.
The bronze in the style of Emmanuel Fremiet, mad...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A collection of three 'Grand Tour' English / Italian polychrome marble plaques or paperweights, one rectangular; two of cartouche form, the 'Derbyshire' or 'Belgian Black' marble slabs inset with native English stones 'Blue John' (Derbyshire Spar), 'Duke's Red', 'Bird's-Eye', and foreign Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, and Jasper in 'ovoid' and 'kidney' form inlays.
Measurements :
Rectangular plaque: 8" by 4.63" by .88"
Cartouche plaque...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Paperweight Bronze Dog Sculpture on Grey Marble Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique dog sculpture paperweight was created in France, circa 1880. Standing on an oval grey and white marble base with bottom felt, the s...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Post-Modern Italian Marble Column Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice post-modern Italian marble column paperweight, circa 1980s. The piece is primarily cream in color with grey and black veining throughout....
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Solid Green Marble Apple Paperweight with Brass Stem
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid green marble with brass accent stem apple paperweight or sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3" x 3"H. #3931
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Butterfly Paperweight
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian oval white marble paperweight with beautiful colored burnt orange and greenish gray marble inlay with mother of pearl highlights in the form of a butterfly. Lovely piece to h...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 1/4" ruler with 8 different specimens inset with in a black marble frame.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx, Signed C. Charles
By C. Charles
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture of a Sphinx. Signed C. Charles
Bronze sculpture of the stone Sphinx of Giza in Egypt, on a rectangular marble base.
Signed C. Charles and Stamped Fra...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
21st Century by Arch. Aldo Rossi "Sannazzaro" Marble Paperweight
By Aldo Rossi
Located in massa, IT
Marble Paperweight designed by Aldo Rossi.
Size: cm 20 x 4 x H4
Materials: Bianco Carrara - Red Travertine - National Travertine - White Lasa
Designed by: Aldo Rossi.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Safari Jasper Marble Stone Sphere on Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful specimen on a four pronged brass stand. A wonderful decorative object for any shelf or desk and well suited as a paperweight on the most sophisticated of desks.
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Marble
Vintage Italian Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic mid-century Italian marble paperweight with yellow glass eyes. Carved beautifully. Measures 3” x 3”. Circa 1960’s
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Vintage Round Post Modern Green Marble Ashtray 1970 Made in Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage carrara marble stone green Italian ashtray or catchall.
Post Modern stylish post modern round green onyx marble stone ashtray with three indents...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display base, a beautifully presented example. Very nice Automobilia piece. Perfect paperweig...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high quality of the gilt work and the early age makes the eagl...
Category
1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
An Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Paperweight, Late 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The round paperweight framed in black marble, with porphyry and sienna marble and other marble specimens. The center in sienna marble with carved bea...
Category
1850s Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Helmet Paperweight Mounted on a Piece of Marble Paris France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired in Paris France, this is a wonderful paperweight. A Helmut mounted on a piece of marble - a compliment to any desk or work station. The helmet is metal and the sides move a bit, as they are supposed to. A great curiosity, wonderful for a housewarming or fathers day gift.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
An Italian Grand Tour Porphyry and Sienna Marble Paperweight, late 19th century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The profile of Caesar in profile in high relief.
The yellow marble base with stepped edges.
Category
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Porphyry
Post-Modern Marble Block / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous post-modern green marble block / paperweight ,circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 4"W x 4"D x 4...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
$260 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Déco English Bronze Stork Head Papper Clip/Letter Holder with Marble Plinth
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco english patinated bronze papper clip/letter holder depicting a stork head with marble plinth
By: unknown
Material: bronze, marble, copper, metal
Technique: cast, patinated,...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Metal, Copper
Silver Panther Paperweight on a Black Marble Ball by Mary Jurek Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Silver Panther Paperweight on a Black Marble Ball By: Mary Jurek Design Inc.
Mary Jurek Panther Paperweight Marble Ball and Chrome.
Designed as a p...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Post-Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal
Set of Three Marble Obelisk Paper Weight Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three black marble obelisks. The trio are a nice decorative addition to the desk or shelf, however could easily be paper weights or bookends. A very nice set of three black with whit...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Marble Paperweights
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Amazing Paperweight in Black Marble by Angelo Mangiarotti, Italy 1967
Located in Catania, IT
This black marble paperweight consists of two sections, the cylindrical-shaped base and the second pyramid-shaped. The item is in perfect cond...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble
$481 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Bronze Sculpture Paperweights Wounded Stag and Wild Boar
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Pair of figural bronze paperweights over cararra marble bases.
circa early 19th century; models of "Il Porcellino" and "Wounded Stag"
Item # C104009
A superb pair of 19th century p...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Marble Paperweights
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Italian red marble desk letter holder, 20th century
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian red marble desk letter holder, 20th century
Desk letter holder with rectangular base in red marble. The structure is parallelepiped-shaped w...
Category
20th Century Italian Marble Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair of modernist paperweights
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of modernist paperweights functioning as bookends, made of nickel-plated metal with a black marble base and adorned with a translucent glass sphere.
Dimensions : H : 14 cm; W: 9 cm
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Paire de presse papiers formant serre livres...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Marble Paperweights
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Italian Modern Alabaster Marble Round Decorative Sphere or Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
An Italian '70s modern alabaster marble round decorative sphere or paperweight, circa 1970s, Italy. Marked "Genuine Alabaster", "Hand Carved", "Made ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Marble Paperweights
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
$340 Sale Price
20% Off
Apache Indian Chief Head Car Mascot, Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France, 1925
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Apache indian Chief Head Car Mascot - Hood Ornament / Paperweight.
Designed by H. Briand publisher, Paris. Silvered bronze. Mounted over a black marble base. It has a hole at the bac...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Marble Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
