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Period: 20th Century
James Alloway Paperweight with Controlled Bubbles, American Studio Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The piece measures 3.25" high and 2.25" wide at the center. It is signed by the artist near the base. James Alloway (b. 1957) is a renowned American glass artist. James had a fasci...
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American Post-Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Adam Jablonski Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Colorful abstract art glass sculpture or paperweight features flattened teardrop shape with central core of cranberry red glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in a layer of clear...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Cenedese Italian Glass Fish Aquarium Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Cenedese Italian glass fish aquarium round paperweight. Hand blown in the Cenedese workshop, Murano, Italy, c. 1970's
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Blown Glass

Art Deco Gray Stone Chinese Stamp with Hand Carved Guardian Lion Motif
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Art Deco stamp was realized in China, circa 1925. It features a volumetric rectangular body crowned with a hand carved guardian lion (a Chinese leitmotif) and accompan...
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Chinese Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Jade

Pierre Giraudon Inclusion of Pearl Oyster Shell - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Jean Claude Dresse / Pierre Giraudon Inclusion of Pearl Oyster Shell Vide Poche - 1970s - Belgium - decoration Measures : 13.5cmx13.5cm H:5cm Materials : Epoxy - Pearl Oyster Shell ...
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French Organic Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Baccarat Concentric Millefiori Signed Glass Paperweight
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A magnificent c.1950s Baccarat Five Row Concentric Close-Packed Millefiori Paperweight. The base features the acid etched post-war Baccarat mark. Large and showy with great bright co...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Vintage Gold Dore Bronze Letter Rack by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular vintage letter rack designed by Silver Crest Gold Over Bronze, it has the maker’s mark in the bottom. Beautiful piece for your desk. Made of bronze in an Art Deco design....
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American Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

1980s Vintage Italian Marble Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian sphere shape in black marble. Each piece is in a way unique (and handcrafted in Italy. Slight variations in shape, color and size are...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Glass paperweight with Churba vitrofusion technique
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Churba glass paperweight with vitrofusion technique Beautiful paperweight from the 70s made of Churba glass, using the vitrofusion technique, it has a striking design of veins encaps...
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Argentine Post-Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Hand-Blown Turquoise & Yellow Murano Glass Millefiori Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant Mid-Century Modernist hand-blown Murano glass paperweight, crafted in Italy circa 1960, showcases the exceptional artistry of Murano glassmakers. The piece is adorned wi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Vintage Langham Glass England Controlled Bubbles Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking vintage paperweight features abstract grouping of large controlled bubbles in clear and colored cobalt blue and grass green glass. The central design is encased in clear gl...
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English Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso

Postmodern Murano Sommerso Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Festive teal, cobalt, and red tropical fish figurine or paperweight is made in sommerso technique; colored glass gather, dipped into pigments, is cased over with clear glass. Small ...
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Italian Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Adam Jablonski Sommerso Paperweight with Slanted Base, Polish Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking abstract art glass paperweight features central core of swirling deep amber, cognac brown, and opal colored glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in a layer of clear glass...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light blue art glass with touches of blue and p...
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Canadian Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Daum Crystal Marly Car Relief Paperweight or Decorative Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning crystal car paperweight or decorative sculpture is by Daum, France, and was hand-made in the 1980s. The design is from artist and sculptor Xa...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Beranek Large Abstract Paperweight or Glass Sculpture, Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large art glass paperweight or sculpture features an abstract design in sapphire blue with green accents, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. The piece is marked with the...
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Czech Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Sommerso Glass Fig by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus, 1980
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare find, stunning Glass FIG by Hanne Dreutler for Studio Åhus from 1980. Light pink and clear glass made in sommerso technique that originated in Murano, Italy. This piece is in ex...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Glass Paperweight by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, Rare Find - FREE SHIPPING
Located in Bochum, NRW
Beautiful and heavy paperweight designed by Goran Warff and made by KostaBoda in the 1960s. Hand made of glass, this paperweight is sophisticate, fea...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Chrome Horse Bit Paper Weight or Decorative Piece 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 Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

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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Greek Classical Greek 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Vintage Italian Purple Paperweight Ball, 1970s
Located in KUTNO, PL
Fancy, artistic and joyful! The antique paperweight was handcrafted by a master glass blower. This is not only a practical office item, but also a small work of art - elegant, sophi...
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Italian Romantic Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

George Nelson Safety Number Lucite Ruler Graphical Mid-Century Vintage 1960s
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, c.1960s. George Nelson & Associates design attributed Lucite Ruler from the SAFETY NUMBERS Graphic Design + Clock Series for Howard Miller. Unsigned. The ruler is about 13 inch...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Hobbing Foot
Located in London, England
Steel hobbing foot with wooden base. Circa 1900 H 21cm x W 25cm x D 16cm
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British Antique 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Steel

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 giraffe and elephant are made of plated zinc and are signed on the...
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Japanese Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Zinc

19th Century English Set of Weights with Royal Crown Marks, Numerals and Letter
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century English Set of Weights with Royal Crown Marks, Numerals and Lettering The measurement is of the largest. Weights of: 7 Lb, 4 Lb, 2 Lb, 1 Lb, and 708
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European 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Young Bear Bronze Figure / Sculpture. 1920´s Car Mascot / Hood Ornament
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Young bear bronze figure / Sculpture. Probably paperweight or car mascot - hood ornament. Very nice details. Very good foundry quality, with original brown patina. We have specializ...
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European Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Sterling Silver Large Smoke Topaz Rosewood Paperweight
Located in Westport, CT
Sterling silver large genuine smoke Topaz, rosewood elaborate decorative desk paperweight.
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Italian Art Nouveau 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

MCM Art Glass Paperweight by Robert William Bartlett
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful art glass paperweight by Robert William Bartlett, circa 1978. The piece is internally layered with white and blue swirl design. The paperweight is in very good vintage co...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Fratelli Toso Murano Clear Yellow Italian Art Glass Puppy Dog Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown yellow and clear Italian art glass puppy dog sculpture / paperweight. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company. It still retains its original "Murano Gl...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Brian Lonsway Paperweight, Toledo OH, American Art Studio Glass, 1980
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage sculptural art glass paperweight features a free-flowing central core of light amber glass and controlled bubbles, enclosed in clear glass in sommerso technique. Reflective ...
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American Post-Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

richard rohac paper weight or bookend
Located in Munich, DE
paperweight or bookend / signed.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Finger Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze finger by Italian-Brazilian artist Pietrina Checcacci. The small weighted object features a bronze finger in a curved position with the tip f...
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Brazilian Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Paperweight with Mussels Amalric Walter & Henri Mercier, Nancy
Located in Vienna, AT
Two mussels on a yellow stone base covered with algae. Signed 'AWALTER NANCY' and 'hm'. Manufactory: Amalric Walter & Henri Bergé, Nancy, Lorraine, France Dating of manufacture: circa 1920/1930 Designer: Victor Amalric Walter (1870-1959) was a French glass manufacturer mainly known for his pâte de verre pieces. In the Cristalleries Daum at Nancy, France, he met the designer and modelist HENRI BERGÉ, with whom he produced the first pâtes de verre, which at the time were only signed with "Daum Nancy". After the war he continued to work with Henri Bergé. From 1919 to 1935 he cast no fewer than 500 models with Bergé and other famous sculptors or designers, always in few numbers due to the sophisticated technique of glass kiln casting. Henri Mercier...
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French Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Thumbs Letter Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze thumbs letter holder by Italian-Brazilian artist Pietrina Checcacci. The small weighted object features a patinated bronze pair of opposing thumbs that are separated to s...
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Brazilian Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Rene Lalique Glass 'Deux Aigles' Paperweight
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Rene Lalique clear & frosted glass 'Deux Aigles' paperweight, with details highlighted in grey staining. Features two eagle heads facing each other with a ball in their beaks. Moulde...
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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

A Perthshire Dalhia Blossom Upright Paperweight, 1985
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Perthshire Dalhia Blossom Upright Paperweight, 1985 Additional information: Date : 1985 Origin : Scotland Features : A upright pink and white dahlia blossom above two layers of gr...
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Scottish 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Just Andersen, Denmark, Disko Stylised Fantail Fish 1920's Art Deco Paperweight
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Art Deco Disko metal stylised Fantail Fish pewter paperweight by Just Andersen of Denmark. Wonderful worn patina - A super desk accoutrement. Disko metal, invented by Just Andersen ...
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Danish Art Deco 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Cast Bronze Shark Sculpture by J. Dale M'Hall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze shark sculpture by American sculptor J. Dale M'Hall. James began sculpting in the 1960's and has worked with a variety of different media thr...
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American Brutalist 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Dome Shaped Sculpture
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Bronze, “Massah” (Small Dome), 1999 “Massah” (Small Dome), 1999 By, Jay Wholley.
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20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

1970s Pair of Vintage Lucite Hourglass Sculpture Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fun pair of functional sculptural accents. Measures: LG - 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. MD - 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 6 7/8 in.  
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic

World Globe Art Glass Paperweight by Steven Correia
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular "World / Globe" art glass paperweight by Steven Correia, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4"D x 4.25"H; it is signed on the undersid...
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American 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Circa 1970 Solid Brass Golf Ball Show Horn Desk Paperweight
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage 1970s Solid Brass Shoehorn Desk paperweight. Nice patina
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Korean Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Paul Seide for Milropa Studio Sculpture or Paperweight Art Studio Glass 1977
By Paul Seide
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking, complex art glass sculpture or paperweight features fused central core with controlled bubbles, multi-layered pigments, and dichroic glass that is encased in clear glass l...
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American Post-Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Sommerso, Glass

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 ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Machine Age Desk Sculpture or Paperweight in Bronze & Steel, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylized desk/horizontal plaque or sculpture fashioned from stainless steel and bronze. Distinct industrial/machine age styling. Pieces of pipe and devices from a steel bending mac...
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Scandinavian Machine Age 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

By DAUM Sulphide Paperweight with Blue Flower
By Daum
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning egg-shaped crystal paperweight is made by the legendary French glassmaker 'Daum', and features an incredibly intricate five-petalled violet-blue flower at its centre. K...
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French 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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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British 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Arte Murano Swan Green White Sommerso Glass Figurine Paperweight
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Murano glass swan figurine or paperweight is made of white glass encased inside dark green glass in sommerso technique; controlled bubbles are used throughout the body of the swan.
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20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Detail Murano stained glass paperweight, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Particular Murano stained glass paperweight, Made in Italy, 1950s.  Beautiful paperweight made of SUMMERED MURANO GLASS in green color. This object was handcrafted and hand-blown. It...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass, Sommerso

Adam Jablonski Blue Sommerso Sculpture or Paperweight, Polish Art Glass
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Colorful abstract art glass sculpture or paperweight features flattened teardrop shape with central core of cobalt blue and white colored glass with controlled bubbles, enclosed in ...
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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Sommerso

Dice Brass Copper Metal Statue Paper Weight Mid-Century Modern, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Super cool Art Deco design sculptural "High Roller" dice paperweight. Nice brass dice atop a copper base. The best addition to your desk or every room.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Onyx Globe Paperweight, 1960s
Located in Bergen, NO
Enhance your desk with this beautifully crafted onyx globe paperweight. Featuring a polished stone sphere with natural beige and cream hues, it is mounted on a sturdy base with gold-tone metal accents. Perfect as a functional office accessory...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Onyx

Natural Malachite Specimen Vide Poche Stone Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
Natural malachite stone specimen vide poche tray hand carved at center. May be used as a decorative object or used as a paperweight to brighten ones desk. Beautiful includes crysta...
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Unknown Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Mid-Century French Signed Daum Paperweight Sculpture in Clear Crystal
By Daum
Located in COLMAR, FR
A magnificent, crystal desktop paperweight by renowned French crystal maker Daum. This is a unique, hand-made piece in transparent crystal, engraved on the bottom edge with the recog...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight Blue and White Flower
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage beautiful and colorful vintage Murano hand blown blue and white Italian art glass paperweight. Gorgeous vintage studio hand blown crystal art glass paperweight with a cobalt blue base and a white cascading flower or frost. The inside of the paperweight has a large flower and is filled a large controlled bubble in the centre with multiple small controlled bubbles. Vintage Crystal Ball...
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Italian Post-Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Two Murano Glass Paperweights, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Two Murano glass paperweights, Italy, 1970s They have different sizes: One has a diameter of 8.5 cm and a height of 6.5 cm; The other measures 8 x 7.5 cm. Purchased by my grandfather...
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Italian Vintage 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Carl Aubock Vintage Zebra Dinner Bell #3604, Paperweight, Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A captivating, partly patinated mid-century table or dinner bell from the 1950s. Model #3604 „Zebra", designed and handcrafted by Werkstätte Carl Aubock in Vienna, Austria, this piec...
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Paul Ysart Close Pack Radial Paperweight, c1950
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A Paul Ysart Close Pack Radial Paperweight, c1950 Additional information: Date : c1950 Origin : Scotland Features : A close pack of complex millefiori canes surrounded by a 9 spoke ...
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Scottish 20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

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