Steel Paperweights

Mister T emerges from a construction staple: the 'T' section of a beam repurposed into a steel bookend. Shedding its structural role, it adopts a dual ornamental and functional purpo...

Antique Acme 5-inch Forged Adjustable Spanner Wrench featuring a Twisted Handle, patented by Frederick Seymour under Patent number 27.83. The handle is constructed from a wire or ro...

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...

Heavy, modernist paperweight composed of fused cables. .

A very cool solid steel fortune cookie paperweight / box, circa 1980s. The piece opens up to be a small box if you like. It is in very good vintage cond...

Midcentury sculpture / paperweight in steel and travertine in the shape of a ball in the style of Italian designer Enzo Mari. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Danish flower and book binding press in brass and steel. This amazing desk version of a presser was made in Denmark around the beginning of the 1900...

Fabulous coca cola delivery truck by Buddy L. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Has been played with. Comes with one aluminum hand truck. Rolls...

Industrial machine blocks. The brutalist form features alternating striations along the sides with two steel dots on either end. These geometric blocks can be used as bookends or as ...

Industrial machine blocks. The brutalist form features alternating striations along the sides with two brass dots on either end. These geometric blocks can be used as bookends or as ...

Industrial machine block featuring alternating patinated bronze and silver striations with pin hole detail on the top and bottom. mb009 Dimensions: 2.5" width x 1" depth x 3.5" he...

Rectangular industrial machine block featuring alternating patinated bronze and silver striations with four bronze dots on the top and bottom. mb012 mb013 Dimensions: 2" width x 1"...