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Period: Mid-20th Century
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 Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

Murano Venini Bianconi Red Coral Flame Italian Art Glass Vintage Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red coral flame or "Fiammati Corallo" Italian art glass egg shaped paperweight. The piece has been documented to designer Fulvio Bianconi, for the...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass

Murano Aqua Banana by Alfredo Barbini 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning, unique Murano hand blown banana by Alfredo Barbini. Unique aqua glass is encased in gold, and clear glass. The glass glitters when the light hits this piece at different an...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Blown Glass

Murano Blue Octopus Swimming Fish Italian Art Glass Aquarium Block Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Italian art glass double fish and octopus aquarium block sculpture. Created in the manner of the Cenedese and A.Ve.M...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bugatti Tank Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Paperweight. France 1930. Silvered Bronze Sculpture depicting a Bugatti Type 32 ¨Tank¨ Car. Mounted over an acylic base. Signed CAD. Lovely ...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

Sculpted Bronze Medallion by Riccardo Cassini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze decorative medallion or paperweight by sculptor Riccardo Cassini, c.1979, Italy. This circular bronze piece showcases varying abstract bronze texture along the top of the piec...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Silver Letter Envelope Holder with baby figuring overlooking your mail.This wonderful Stand has a roman catolic soldiers head and halmet on the front. The base has an ornate ...
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Italian Adirondack Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Silver

Handsome Frog Prince Crystal Paperweight By Marcolin Art Crystal Sweden c1988-91
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Wearing a crown of silver inclusions, a handsome frog prince paperweight of clear crystal by Marcolin, Sweden Italian brothers Josef and Benito Marcolin founded Marcolin in Sweden af...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Carl Auböck NOS Horn Bottle Opener Austria
Located in San Diego, CA
New Old Stock horn and stainless steel bottle opener by Carl Aubock. Still sealed in the original plastic. Austria. 1960s.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Stainless Steel

Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Green and Clear Italian Art Glass Flower Paperweight. Italian Mid-century Murano Blown Art Glass Paperweight with Floral Motif. Beautif...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Crystal

Vintage Blown Art Glass Paperweight in Blue And Green Spiral 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage 1980's glass spiral paperweight or art glass object desk accessory. Vintage crystal art glass paperweight in blue and green Swirl. Paper weight for the sophisticated des...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Italian Art Glass Egg Shape Circa 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Paperweight Blue Red Ribbons Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Egg Shape. Orange and Blue Art Glass Sphere Paperweight Decorative Ob...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

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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Austrian Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Metal

Vintage Ink Blotter, English, Marble, Desktop Accessory, Paperweight, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ink blotter. An English, marble desktop accessory or paperweight, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. A treat for the ca...
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British Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Marble

Bronze Pyramid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze sculptural pyramid with geometric tubing. Dimensions 5" width x 4" depth x 4.5" height. Condition Excellent vintage condition; bronze carries age appropriate patina.
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl Hungary 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Crystal Art Glass Paperweight in Red and White Swirl. Handcrafted in Hungary still retained the paper sticker: " Callisto Classic Crystal 2...
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Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian 1960s Silver Owl Paperweight
Located in London, GB
This delightful little owl silvered metal paperweight has gorgeous orange and black glass eyes. She or he is surprisingly heavy and is therefore perfect for what s/he was designed ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Sven Petersen For SAAP, Danish Magnetic Rosewood Paperclip Pot Circa 1960's
By Hillerod
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Ingenious magnetic paper clip holder designed by Sven Petersen for SAAP, Hillerod, Denmark Crafted in a rich dark rosewood, the ball of the pot is magnet...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Rosewood

Murano Red Orange Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown glowing yellow with red-orange and copper spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Uranium Glass, Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

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 Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Murano Vintage Heart Shape Art Glass Paperweight Cobalt Blue, Yellow and Murine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Murano Vintage Yellow Heart Glass With Bubbles Paperweight Desk Accessory. Beautiful Murano Art Glass Cobalt Blue and Yellow Heart Shaped Paperweight...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Italian Murano Art Glass Sphere Paperweight
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian Murano hand blown art glass paperweight, Midcentury Modern period, circa mid-20th century, ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Purple Murano Glass Paperweights with Air Bubble Included 1960
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of Purple Murano Glass Paperweights with air bubble included. The glass sculture is solid and heavy, the air bubbles have been handblown, one spher...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Murano Glass

Baccarat Limited Edition Paperweight with Two Blue Butterflies
Located in Miami, FL
A magnificent limited edition Baccarat Paperweight. Large and showy with great bright colors of red, blues, green and yellow. Approximately 3 inches in diameter by 3 inches in heig...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Murrine

Just Andersen, Denmark 1930s Art Deco Pewter Stylised Chevron Match Box Holder
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Just Andersen of Denmark, pewter stylised large match box holder Decorative chevron patterning border Circa 1930's Stamped 1497 on side panel Height 1.5 inch, Width 4 inch, Depth 2.5...
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Danish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Pewter

Daum France Crystal Desktop Accessory Paperweight Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning crystal abstract freeform desktop paperweight is by Daum, France. The sculpture features a French design of the 1950s with a mouth-blown clear crystal in an abstract fi...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Brass Ram Paperweight Bookend 1950s Art Deco Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern Polished Brass Rams Head Paperweight or Single Bookend circa 1950s. This Figurative Hollywood Regency cast brass ram bust sculpture will make an elegant addition t...
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American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Cubo in the Manner of Enzo Mari
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage world globe encased in lucite, makes for a unique and fun desk accessory.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Bronze Crab Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A well detailed and patinated bronze crab sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 6"W x 4.5"D x 4.75"H. #3303.
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Murano Vintage Double Fish Swim In Algae Italian Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the Avem company. One fish has a ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Carl Auböck pen brass paperweight in original wooden box, Austria 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperweight by Carl Auböck in wooden box. The measurements given apply to the paperweight, the box measures: 18.5 / 3 / 3 cm.
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pen Holder, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Pen holder is a decorative object realized in the 1960s. A decorative pen holder with art glass base. Good condition except for some minor...
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Turtle Paperweight, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Turtle paperweight is a decorative object realized in the mid-20th Century. A decorative glass paperweight.
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Asian Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Murano Red Orange Italian Art Glass Mushroom Toadstool Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown clear body with spots Italian art glass mushroom / toadstool paperweight. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto company, by des...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass, Glass

Murano Vintage Red White Painted Face Italian Art Glass Santa Paperweight Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red, white and gold flecks Italian art glass Santa Claus sculpture / paperweight. Documented to the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto, circa 1960-1970, with original import gallery label still attached. It reads "Golden Crown E & R Italy" within a black and gold shield label. The Santa has a painted face with white beard and mustache, and little black eyes. The little white buttons on the had and coat are also painted on. He has a white brim hat...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Gold Leaf

John Deacons Presse-papiers Millefiori with Yellow and White, 1960
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
John Deacons Presse-papiers Millefiori with Yellow and White, 1960 Beautiful paperweight large white yellow 1960 by John Deacons. Glass paperweight. A paperweight is an object that...
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Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was designed by Barbini for Cenedese in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. This fantastic Mur...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Roger Capron Ceramic Tree of Life Paperweights
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Roger Capron tree of life stoneware paperweights France, circa 1950’s Beautifully preserved Handmade, intricately etched trees Organic matte finish Marked identification Can be used...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Stoneware

Paperweight with a Nice Sleek Finish and a Beautiful Orange Colour
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Paperweight with a Nice Sleek Finish and a Beautiful Orange Colour Additional information: Dimensions: 6.5 W x 6.5 D x 7 H cm This sphere has damage and a number G04029 engraved. A paperweight is an object that can be placed on a desk on top of papers to prevent them from blowing away. This goes back a long way, in Egypt they already used paperweight...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Bronze

Paul Ysart Magnum Concentric Millefiori Paperweight c1950
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A Paul Ysart Magnum Concentric Millefiori Paperweight c1950 Date : c1950 Origin : Scotland Features : Three concentric rings of alternating millefiori canes inc complex can...
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Scottish Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Murano Yellow Blue Stripes Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass fish aquarium sculpture block. Created in the manner of the Cenedese and A.Ve.M. companies. The fis...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Silver Leaf

Brass "Reserved" Button
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass decorative object or paperweight. This brass button showcases a round face with embossed "RESERVED" on the front. It would be great as an office paperweight or decorative obje...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Brass

A.Ve.M. Murano Rainbow Silver Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Stripes Fish Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow stripes, silver and gold flecks Italian art glass fish figurine. Attributed to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) company. The fish has ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Hollow Brass Rectangular Object
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial rectangular brass object. The brutalist form features a hollow center. The geometric block can be used as a bookend or decorative element. Dimensions 4" width x 2" dept...
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American Industrial Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Brass

Vtg Italian Mid Century Heavy Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight Black and White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Mid Century Heavy Art Glass Owl Figure Paperweight Black and White. Believed to be Italian. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 3.5" W x 5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Ocean Green Murano Glass Angel Fish By Archimede Seguso, Italy 1970's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Superbly crafted hand blown angel fish by Archimede Seguso, Murano, Italy Circa 1970's Signed with original label on base Height 4 inch, Width 2.25 inch, Depth 5.5inch In very good...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white and red scrambled canes within the glass, made in Italy, circa 1960s Measures: Diameter 3 inches, height 2.75 inches 1 ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Zoomorph paperweight by Juliette Derel, France 1960'S
Located in Paris, FR
Zoomorph paperweight by Juliette Derel, France 1960'S
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Ceramic

Frosted Crystal Owl Sculpture Paperweight by Lalique of France
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful frosted crystal owl sculpture paperweight by Lalique of France, circa 1990s. This gorgeous piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 2"...
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French Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Alfred Dunhill 1950 West Germany Desk Petrol Mechanical Lighter 12 Inches Ruler
Located in Miami, FL
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...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Steel, Chrome

Max Ingrand mod. 2291 paperweight for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Max Ingrand model 2291 paperweight for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s Signed with the incised F X Reference: Quaderni Fontana Arte 6
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Cut 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, featuring green and blue waves of gl...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Art Glass

Darling, Multicoloured Hand Blown Glass Duckling Figure Archimede Seguso, Murano
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Absolutely darling little Archimede Seguso duckling figurine Delightful hand blown glass artistry from Seguso Circa 1980's Signed Archimede Seguso, Murano to base, with original lab...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Glass

Murano Glass Paperweight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Murano glass paperweight hand blown with white "filigrana" - white filaments intricately superimposed and intertwined within the glass / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Me...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Murano Glass

Biomorphic Malachite Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biomorphic Malachite sculpture has a polished surface and raw rock bottom. The opaque polished stone features round patterned top and a textured underside. A playful sculpture or pap...
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American Post-Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Malachite

Vintage Italian Black Marble Column
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian marble column in black with white and tan veining . The turned column sits atop a square plinth with a stepped base. A nice decorative addition to a desk or a bookshelf.
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Mid-20th Century Paperweights

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Marble

Entertaining Masked Ninja Angel Fish, Vintage Hand Blown Murano Fun 1970s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Hilarious pair of Murano Angel fish with a whiff of Ninja about them Crafted in hand blown glass from Murano, Italy Circa 1970's Height 8.5 inch, Wi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Paperweights

Materials

Glass

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