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Material: Metal
Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight
By Carlo Rizzarda
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian 1920s wrought iron dragon and snake paperweight.
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Wrought Iron

Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #5371 'Heart' polished brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this beautifully refined Viennese paperweight is hand-fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Beautiful paperweight in bronze by F. Barbedienne, ”The hand of grand duchess”
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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Mid-19th Century French Antique Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Vintage Brass Screw Paperweight
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stylish cast brass paperweight shaped like an oversized screw. A humorous yet whimsical piece of design from the 1960s. Great for anyone but would be fitting for an Architect or ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Carl Auböck Bottle Opener Austria
Located in San Diego, CA
Horn and stainless steel bottle opener by Carl Aubock. With the original plastic sleeve. It has never been used. Austria. 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Stainless Steel

Virgo, Astrological, Murano Glass Paperweight by Ferro and Lazzarini 1980, Italy
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Murano Glass 'Virgo' astrological paperweight by Ferro and Lazzarini Crafted in the 1980s in Italy, the large glass paperweight was part of a l...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold

Paperweight in bronze from the late 18th Century in the shape of a cannon barrel
Located in Knivsta, SE
Paperweight in bronze from the late 18th Century in the shape of a cannon barrel. Beautiful patina. Wear consistent with age and use
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Late 18th Century European Antique Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Slot Machine Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The coolest little table lighter, cast in the shape of a working slot machine. This vintage piece has meticulous details with a functioning pull lever and image reel with graphics of...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Cowboy Hat Paperweight in solid Brass 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-Century Modern Cowboy Hat Paperweight in solid Brass 1960's
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Jacques Cartier Elephant, Art Deco / Cubist Car Mascot / Hood Ornament 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Jacques Cartier Elephant, Art Deco / Cubist Car Mascot / Hood Ornament 1920´s Elephant, cubist car mascot / Hood Ornament, Paperweight / Sculpture. Silvered Bronze, signed on the emb...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

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
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Late 19th Century French Antique Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Murano Black Clear Duck Sculpture Art Glass Paperweight with Silver Flecks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Murano glass duck figure / paperweight / sculpture. Manufactured by Formia Murano, Italy, 1960s. Black glass and clear glass richly decorated by silver flecks thorough. ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Silver Leaf

Brass Shark Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass shark paperweight, circa 1970's. The piece is. in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 7"W x 3.5"D x 2"H. #4139
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Ilias Lalaounis Sterling Silver and Bronze "Barley" Metapontum Coin Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Ilias Lalaounis sterling silver and bronze "Barley" paperweight after an ancient coin of Metapontum 5th Century B.C. in its original box and documentation 20th Century Marks: Lalaoun...
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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Metal Paperweights

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Sterling Silver, Bronze

Barovier Toso Murano Clear Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear, gold flecks, and bubbles Italian art glass baby bird figurine. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. I have owned several with labels ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Frank Stella Enamel Paperweight or Wall Art Metropolitan Musuem of Art
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Enameled Metal Paperweight, after Frank Stella, commemorating the 100th anniversary of The Metropolitan Museum, NYC, circa 1970.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal

Seguso Murano Golden Amber Gold Flecks Bow Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso golden amber with yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass kitty cat figurine or sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Mid-Century Alabaster Owl Paperweight
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage paperweight desk accessory in the shape of an owl. This unique piece could be best suited in a library setting on a desk or bookshelf. Marked Italy
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal

Murano Blue Red Gold Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (only 2 fish available as shown). Large and beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark sapphire blue, ruby red stripes, gold lips and silver flecks Italian art glass f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Signed Barovier & Toso Murano Gold Crystal Glass Shaped Paperweight, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury medal or paperweight in mouth blown crystal Murano glass ang 24k gold. This gorgeous piece is signed by Barovier & Toso and still has its original box and documents...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold

Edgar Brandt Style Hand Forged Iron Snake or Serpent Sculpture, Austria, 1920s
Located in Vienna, AT
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...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Bronze Paperweights, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of paperweights in the shape of pebbles, circa 1970, France. Gilded bronze. Dimensions: pebble one: 9 x 8 x 3 cm, pebble two: 8 x 7 x 3 cm. All purchases are covered by our Buye...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Bronze Scarab Paperweight
Located in Milan, IT
Made entirely by hand from a block of bronze, the Scarab Paperweight—by Florentine luxury experts Badari—offers eternal charm and allure. Hailed by ...
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2010s Italian Modern Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Murano Venetian Red Gold Flecks Pulled Feather Italian Art Glass Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative paperweight with label. The paperweight is very bright with high contrast and unique pattern. Loo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Hermes Rope Motif Magnifying Glass, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous, stately magnifying glass by Hermes in cast metal with silver plating. A handle projects diagonally from the bottom of the rectangular glass. The twisting rope texture has...
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1960s French Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal, Silver

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...
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1880s French Egyptian Revival Antique Metal Paperweights

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Robert Indiana Style Love Paperweight or Small Sculpture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A paperweight in polished metal after Robert Indiana. Likely purchased at MoMA. This piece would add great modernist character to any desk or office environment.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl Hibou Bronze Car Mascot, Paperweight
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco, Cubist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Owl - Hibou Bronze Car Mascot - Mascotte Automobile - Automobilia Can be used as a desk paperweight. Very Nice looking. Sandoz (1881-1971) is o...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Dice Chrome Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice chrome dice atop a chromed base. Signed by Artist A.R. and Date 5.3.80. The best addition to your desk or e...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal, Chrome

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bar Rectangular Weighted Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver bar shaped paperweight. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With rounded edges & corners, a weighted interior, and a black felt base. Fully hallmarked to the side....
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20th Century American Metal Paperweights

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Silver

Barbini Murano Sommerso Blue Green Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso green to blue, and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture on pedestal. Documented to Master glass artist and designer Alfredo Barbi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Bronze Lizard and Lapis Lazuli Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French cast bronze / brass lizard in lost wax technique on a solid polished Lapis Lazuli. Can be used as a paperweight or decorative desk accessory. Lizard itself is 5.5" wide, 3" de...
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Designed and crafted in France in the 60s, it is a polished silver-plated pen and pencil holder, which can also double up as a paper weight. The surface of the piece has aged beautif...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Michel Mangematin Bronze Paperweight, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Michel Mangematin stone shaped paperweight, circa 1970, France. Polished bronze. Signed with the two inverted M and numbered 16. Dimensions: 7 cm W, 5 cm D, 3 cm H. All purchases ar...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Barbini Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Bird Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird on base figurine, paperweight. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. I have owned o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

US Army Tank Lighter, 1980s Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a Military Tank. Made in Japan, 1980s. This piece has great balance and details. Cool tobacco accessory and conversation piece. Working lighter...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal

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
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Brass

Carl Auböck Model #4867 'Egg' Polished Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4867 'Egg' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Brass

WMF German Jugendstil Silver Plated Large Hound by Fritz Diller
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce German Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik WMF Jugendstil silver plated model of a large standing hound by Fritz Diller and dating from circa 1906...
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Metal Paperweights

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Silver Plate

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...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

1970s Gunnar Cyrén for Dansk Silver Plate Elephant Figurine Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dansk Mid-Century Silver Plate Animal Elephant Figurine Paperweight. Vintage Dansk silver plate elephant figurine paper weight. Marked Dansk Designs Japan. Dimensions: 1.75ʺW × 2.25ʺ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Metal Paperweights

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Silver Plate

Dice Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice dice atop a nickel base. The best addition to your desk or every room.
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal

Pair of Plated Animal Paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of plated animal paperweights by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk, circa 1970s. The cat and pig are made of plated zinc and are signed on the underside. Please see my other Gunnar Cyren ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Metal Paperweights

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Zinc

Art Deco Wrought Iron Mistletoe Paperweight by Edgar Brandt 1921
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco wrought iron Mistletoe paperweight by Edgar Brandt. In French this model is called Boule de Gui. Wrought iron with chromed finish. France 1921. We have a pair available, s...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Iron

Monique Gerber French Sculptural Cast Bronze Letter Opener Art du Bronze
Located in Chicago, IL
Monique Gerber French bronze cast letter opener in a very sculptural and minimalist form. Designed Monique Gerber. Can be used as a sculptural object or paper weight as well. Re...
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1970s French Minimalist Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Large 18th Century French Lock and Key
Located in Houston, TX
Large 18th century French iron lock and key. This handsome antique French iron lock comes with the original key and makes an interesting coffee table acce...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Metal Paperweights

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Iron

Robert Indiana Brushed Aluminum Red Love Paperweight Sculpture Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This very rare rendition and small edition of the vintage Robert Indiana love paperweight sculpture is rarely seen version in red brushed aluminum. This may have only been a very sma...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Aluminum

Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Love Birds Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow, controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass love birds sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso Company. The two canar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Pirate Monkey Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Ch. Soudant. France 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare art deco french silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a Pirate Monkey, Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Desk Paperweight. Inscribed Ch. Soudant and Susse Fes Edts. A fascin...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Hermès Cleopatra Eye Magnifier Silver Plated Vintage Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This ever so chic Hermès vintage silver plated Cleopatra eye magnifier is a great desk accessory. This is from the 1960s and was originally designed by J...
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1960s French Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Silver Plate

Archimede Seguso Murano Pink White Gold Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark pink to opal white, and gold flecks Italian art glass swan sculpture / figurine. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, with original "Arch...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Brass Turtle Box Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique vintage brass turtle box and paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and as paperweight is really well constructe...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Pair Venetian Brass Gondola Seahorse
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair Venetian brass seahorse. Heavy cast brass. This is typical of the decorative mounts on the gondolas used to hold the tie line.
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20th Century Italian Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Paperweight Jingle Bell #5039, Brass, Leather, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
A handmade paperweight in the shape of a sleigh bell, model #5039, originally designed by Carl Aubock III back in the 1960s. A very charming piece, reissued by Werkstätte Auböck...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Arman Violins Accumulations Paperweight for Christofle, France, 1980s
Located in Milan, IT
Arman violins accumulations metal paperweight for Christofle, France, 1983.
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1980s French Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal

Barbini Murano Pulegoso Gray Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Kitty Cat Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Pulegoso bubbles, over black core and gold flecks Italian art glass cat sculpture. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The cat stands...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Oriental Cast Bronze Elephant Sculpture with Trunk Up
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Oriental Japanese Meiji period style bronze sculpture of a walking elephant with his trunk up. Well casted metal art, heavy, bronze elephant in a dark brown copper finish. Elephant figurine statue in a triumphant pose, will make an excellent display ornament. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax that allows a great precision and finesse in the details, this bronze sculpture charms is with its exquisite depiction of a trumpeting elephant. Heavy bronze presents striking detail and cool copper tones with a hint of natural bronze. Raising its trunk skywards, the elephant will grace any desk as a paperweight or display case. This is a delightful vintage elephant statue...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

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