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Sculptural Modernist Counterweight Paperweight in Bronze

$326.25
$407.8220% Off
£246.06
£307.5720% Off
€280
€35020% Off
CA$451.07
CA$563.8420% Off
A$505.28
A$631.6020% Off
CHF 265.39
CHF 331.7420% Off
MX$6,144.03
MX$7,680.0420% Off
NOK 3,360.71
NOK 4,200.8920% Off
SEK 3,190.22
SEK 3,987.7820% Off
DKK 2,131.54
DKK 2,664.4320% Off

About the Item

A very well-, heavy and steady made counterweighted paper holder in solid bronze. It resembles an oil pump. Presumably custommade and handed as a gift to an employe of the Danish Correctional Service as a celebration of 25 years in service (inscription present beneath the counterweight arm. Measurements: H: 17 cm, W: 15.5 cm, Dept: 6 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wellkept vintage condition with superficial ware and patina consistent with age. It has an inscription.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782235672152

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