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Material: Metal
Original Victorian Door Knob Cast Pewter Paperweight, Glasgow School of Art
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Original Glasgow School of Art, artist's proof of a pewter casting of a Victorian door knob The mold for this one-off casting was created using a V...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Pewter

Vintage Greek Lalaounis Sterling Silver Figural Scallop Sea Shell Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Greek silver paperweight. By Lalounis. In sterling silver. In the form of a scallop or cockle sea shell. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful Lalaounis shell...
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20th Century Greek Modern Metal Paperweights

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Sterling Silver

Vintage 1970s Roger Bezombes Bronze Starfish Medallion Table Sculpture
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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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

19th Century French Patinated Bronze and Gilt Wrought Iron Book Binding Press
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique paper binding press was forged in France, circa 1870. The Classic "Presse a Relier" made of solid iron is almost square in shape; the base is connected to the manual scr...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Metal Paperweights

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Iron

Classical Bronze Male Nude Torso Sculpture/Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid bronze male nudist statue. Classical Greek style sculpture. Unsigned. Would make a wonderful sculpture for desk, office, shelf, etc.       
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19th Century Antique Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

1895 London Sterling Silver Desk Top Paper Clip
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
London 1895 desk top paper clip sterling silver. "Bill" in script on veneered wood. Gilt screws. Made by J. Bateson & Son (Henry John Bateson & Albert Edward Bateson, working 1896-19...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Metal Paperweights

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Sterling Silver

A 4 inch Solid Bronze Globe World Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze paper weight with raised portions representing the world / globe. A very heavy piece of bronze and perfectly suited for a side table, desk, or work station. A beautiful pi...
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20th Century Organic Modern Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

1970s Paperweight, Ashtray, Vide-Poche, "Nautico" by Cini&Nils, Italy
Located in Arosio, IT
Marco Melocchi and Franco Bettonica designed the Nautico ashtray paperweight vide-poche deskset in 1975. This design is still part of the MOMA collection. Two of these objects are in...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Stainless Steel

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

Enameled Crab Sculpture on Abalone Shell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Enameled metal crab sculpture with secret compartment and rhinestones mounted on pink salmon polished abalone shell made in the style of Jay Strongwater or Tony Duquette. Only crab i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Metal Paperweights

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Metal

Large Brass Magnifying Glass and Paper Weight
Located in London, GB
Large decorative magnifier lens with domed glass magnification, encased in eye shape brass cast frame. Very decorative piece that can also be displayed a s paper weight of desk acces...
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Early 2000s Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Italy Late 20th Century Bronze Abstract Sculpture Walter Valentini Tracce Tracks
Located in Brescia, IT
Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT ​A 19th-century English porcelain letter seal in the form of a phrenological head. ​The areas of the skull numerically demarcated with the key surrounding the neck. Gilt accen...
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Early 19th Century Antique Metal Paperweights

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Gold, Brass

Carl Aubock, rare magnifying glass and desk weight. Vienna, 1960s.
Located in London, GB
Rare magnifying glass and desk weight in the shape of a nut. Vienna, 1960s Dia: 10cm wide. Excellent condition in a vintage gift box.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal

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

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.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Silver Los Castillo Statement Brooch w Ornate Drop and Chrysoprase Stones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An exquisite example of mid-century Taxco artistry, this vintage Los Castillo brooch features elaborate scrollwork and a bold central Chrysoprase S...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Silver

Vintage Lighter, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage lighter is an original Decorative Object realized in Italy in the 1970s. Original vintage lighter in brass and wood. Made in Italy. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Vintage 20th Century British Solid Silver Novelty Globe Shaped Writing Sander
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century English solid silver novelty shape sander, crafted in the form of a globe, featuring a weighted base for stability on the office table. Hand-made with raised and...
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20th Century British Other Metal Paperweights

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Silver

Carl Aubock Big Brass Key Cork Screw, Bottle Opener, Paperweight, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A sculptural Midcentury corkscrew and bottle opener combination from the 1950s. In the shape of a large key, designed by Carl Aubock, executed by...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Italian Murano Art Glass Large Pumpkin Sculpture or Paperweight
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amberina Murano Art Glass Pumpkin Sculpture with Gold Flecks, Italy, 1960s A finely executed Murano Italian hand blown art glass figural pumpkin fru...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Late 19th Century English Set of 4 Brass Bell Weights
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century set of 4 brass bell weights, English. An assembled set by W&T Avery, Birmingham, England. Includes: 4lb., 2lb., 1lb, & 8 oz. sizes. Two smallest are not marked by t...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Paperweights

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Brass

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

Materials

Bronze

Bill Curry Brass Jumbo Jacks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage brass Jumbo Jack tabletop accessory designed by Bill Curry and manufactured by Design Line.
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Mid-20th Century Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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

Bill Curry Sculptural Jax Bookends Design Line
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of fun / sculptural bookends by Bill Curry for Design Line. Great patina and original creamy white paint.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz Little Silvered Bronze Lapin, Rabbit, Signed
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz little silvered bronze lapin rabbit, signed on the base Ed. M. Sandoz and Susse Freres Paris. We have specialized in t...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Bronze Paperweight, circa 1970, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural decorative paperweight, circa 1970, France. Gilded bronze. Dimensions: 11 cm W, 8 cm H, 2 cm D. Good condition. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protection Guarantee...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Just Andersen Fantail Fish Paperweight, 1930s, Art Deco
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Heavy metal (likely pewter) paperweight designed by Just Andersen. Paperweight depicts a Fantail Fish. A lovely Art Deco style piece which can work in a variety of different interi...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

Large Carl Auböck Model #5072 'Chain' Nickel Paperweight
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 Metal Paperweights

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Nickel, Iron

Rare Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Solid Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Sweden
Located in LEWES, GB
Stunning, modernist brass candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Stamped with makers mark. Five available. Price i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. German 19-Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique God Atlas Sterling Silver Figural Wax Seal Stamper. Rara Antique, circa 1850, wax seal stamp. Moldelled as the God Atlas (Greek Mythology). The globe rotates. Museum quality...
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19th Century German Classical Greek Antique Metal Paperweights

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique English Cast Sterling Silver Tank Ornament / Paperweight
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English cast sterling silver tank ornament/paperweight; part of our military related silverware collection. This exceptional ant...
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1910s English Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Carl Auböck Paperweight #5371 or 5788 "Heart", Austria
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck paperweight #5371 or 5788 "Heart", Austria. Price is per piece. Available in different sizes.
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2010s Austrian Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Emporio Armani Seguso Murano Iridescent Italian Art Glass Paperweight and Bag
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso clear and iridescent surface Italian art glass paperweight. The piece is documented to the Seguso Viro company, for the Emporio Armani stores in ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

Small Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brass Turtle on Faux Book Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique vintage brass turtle on faux book paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. The ...
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Mid-20th Century American Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Solid Lapis Sphere Paperweight on Gold Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Lapis sphere / Paperweight on a gilt stand. The piece has beautiful coloring and is a compliment to any side table, desk or work station. We love these in a grouping o...
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20th Century Metal Paperweights

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Italy 1980 Bronze Abstract Sculpture Walter Valentini Tracce Tracks
Located in Brescia, IT
Walter Valentini was born in 1928 in South Italy. A painter and engraver, he lives and works in Milan. He is Holder of the chair for engraving at the ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern 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

Art Deco Pen Holder in Macassar Wood, Italy Desk Accessory from the 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Art Deco pen holder in Macassar wood and metal. Made in Italy in the 1930s. An amazing piece! An elegant piece, in excellent condition with no ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Metal Paperweights

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Metal

Art Déco Guinea Pig Bronze Paperweight by E.M. Sandoz for Susse Frères, France
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco small guinea pig bronze paperweight/sculpture by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz manufactured by Susse Frères, France By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

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...
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1810s Italian Neoclassical Antique Metal Paperweights

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Vintage Arthur Court Polished Aluminum Chickadee Paperweight
Located in Doraville, GA
Beautiful polished aluminum alloy partridge paperweight with ruby red eyes designed by Arthur Court Designs in 1992. The partridge is 3 1/2 inches long, 3.0 inches wide and 2 1/2 inc...
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1990s Post-Modern Metal Paperweights

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Aluminum

Chrome Horse Bit in the Style of Hermes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A decorative horse bit, used as a paper weight, in the style of Hermes. The sides of the bit are horseshoes... and perfect for the horse lover. A compliment to any desk or work stat...
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20th Century Metal Paperweights

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Chrome

Bronze Foot an Early Example from the Carl Aubock Workshop Sculpture Paperweight
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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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Bronze

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 ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Metal Paperweights

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Marble, Metal

Pair of brass dice-shaped paperweights / bookends, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of dice-shaped brass paperweights / bookends Italy, 1970s 10x10x10cm/per piece. Condition: excellent, no defects.
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Petite Jack / Jax Bookend Made Metal
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this sculptural Jack made in metal.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Napoleon Brass Desk Top Sculpture and Bell
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique continental brass Napoleon doorstop and desk bell. 19th century. Bell is 6.75" tall.
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19th Century Antique Metal Paperweights

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Brass

19th Century French Rust Red Painted Wrought Iron Book Binding Press with Book
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Metal Paperweights

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Iron

Large Carl Auböck Model #4751 'Paperclip' Brass Paperweight
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4751 'Paperclip' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstät...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Vintage Brass Screw Paperweight
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stylish and subtly subversive cast brass paperweight shaped like an oversized screw, made in the 1960s. Both humorous and functional, this sculptural piece blends the industrial wi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Brass

Sculptural Jack / Jax Bookend / Paperweight in the Style of Bill Curry
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice 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 and mea...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Metal Paperweights

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Chrome

Vintage Hermès Paperweight Ruler Silver-plate Leather Desk Accessory 1970's
Located in Lausanne, CH
Vintage Hermès, Paris, an elegant desk accessory. The paperweight is in the shape of a decimal ruler, silver-plate with detachable black leather tab. Made circa 1975, signed.
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1970s French Modern Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Silver Plate

Petite Silver Piggy Paper Weight
Located in Sheffield, MA
What every pig lover must have. Only a couple of inches big but full of personality. This tiny sterling piglet sleeping sweetly with wonderful sculptural details down to its curly ta...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Metal Paperweights

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Sterling Silver

Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brass Dog Head Letter Clip on Green Onyx Base, Germany, 1920s This elegant letter and document clip from the 1920s is a unique desk accessory and a perfect gift for dog lovers. The c...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Metal Paperweights

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Onyx, Brass

Cast gilt brass paper clip in the form of a snipe - Circa 1900
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wear consistent with age and use. Cast gilt brass paper clip in the form of a snipe - Circa 1900 Paper Clip - Decoration - Desk 19th century gilt brass paper clip in the form of a sn...
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20th Century British Metal Paperweights

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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

Vintage Bronze Fire Hydrant Wrench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage fire hydrant wrench, a solid bronze piece which can still be used as a wrench, however, due to the wonderful sheen and weight makes...
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20th Century Folk Art Metal Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

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