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Style: American Classical
Handcrafted Iron Horse Bit Paperweight in Gucci Style, 1970s
Handcrafted Iron Horse Bit Paperweight in Gucci Style, 1970s

Handcrafted Iron Horse Bit Paperweight in Gucci Style, 1970s

By Gucci, Hermès

Located in Round Top, TX

Unique handmade twisted iron Gucci-style horse bit paperweight or sculpture. This piece is fully hinged and can be easily wall-displayed for a clean form pie...

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Paperweights

Materials

Iron

Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze
Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze

Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze

Located in Buchanan, MI

A collection of table ornaments, cut crystal gilt bronze 19th and 20th century, priced per item. Height of tallest 20 1/4 inches.

Category

19th Century English Antique American Classical Paperweights

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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Located in Roma, IT

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1970s Italian Vintage American Classical Paperweights

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Crystal Inkwell, Italy, 20th Century
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Located in Roma, IT

Crystal Inkwell with stopper is a beautiful decorative object. The Inkwell is hexagonal and it is in good condition. Light oxidation at the base of the stopper.

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20th Century Italian American Classical Paperweights

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Crystal

Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina
Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina

Handcrafted Brass Gecko Decorative Paperweight in Bronze Patina

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Beautiful hand cast bronze patinated gecko paperweight. The polished details in the gecko's feet highlight the characteristic rose gold colour of bronze. Each of these geckos are ha...

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2010s Indian American Classical Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Gucci Vintage Black Leather Desk Set 1970s
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Desk Set 1970s

Gucci Vintage Black Leather Desk Set 1970s

$3,073 / set

H 2.37 in W 13.39 in D 9.06 in

Gucci Vintage Black Leather Desk Set 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Munich, DE

Stunning Gucci desk set made of black leather and brass. Four pieces include: massive desktop blotter or pad, huge letter opener, envelope holder and a leather pen holder with glass ...

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1970s Italian Vintage American Classical Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.
Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Enamel cloissoné and gilt bronze inkwell. France, late 19th century.

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Late 19th Century French Antique American Classical Paperweights

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell
Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell

Late 19th Or Early 20th Century Glass Inkwell

Located in Greven, DE

Faceted Amethyst Glass Inkwell with Brass Lid Origin: France Material: glass, brass Date: circa 1900 Dimensions: H × D: approx. 6 × 12 c...

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Late 19th Century French Antique American Classical Paperweights

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Bronze

1970s Piero Fornasetti Astonishing Crystal Paperweight Sphere. Made in Italy
1970s Piero Fornasetti Astonishing Crystal Paperweight Sphere. Made in Italy

1970s Piero Fornasetti Astonishing Crystal Paperweight Sphere. Made in Italy

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Piero Fornasetti astonishing crystal paperweight sphere in excellent condition. Made in Italy. This spherical piece features the hauntingly beautiful gaze of Lina Cavalieri, F...

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1970s Italian Vintage American Classical Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century
Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

$311

H 3.23 in W 3.23 in D 4.18 in

Inkwell In Gilt Bronze And Crystal, 19th century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Inkwell in gilded bronze and crystal from the second half of the 19th century Original gilding in perfect condition 19th century, Napoleon III 8.2 x 10.6 cm, total height 8.2 cm

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Late 19th Century French Antique American Classical Paperweights

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy

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 Antique American Classical Paperweights

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Vintage Patinated Pipe Extractor Bit Paperweight
Vintage Patinated Pipe Extractor Bit Paperweight

Vintage Patinated Pipe Extractor Bit Paperweight

$49Sale Price|50% Off

H 4.75 in Dm 0.82 in

Vintage Patinated Pipe Extractor Bit Paperweight

Located in Amityville, NY

1970s pipe extractor bit with amazing patina used as a paperweight. Conical in shape with sculptural threading, this piece is great as a masculine desk object or accessory. From th...

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1970s Vintage American Classical Paperweights

Materials

Metal

Clear Cut Crystal Table Lamp, European Design, 20th Century
Clear Cut Crystal Table Lamp, European Design, 20th Century

Clear Cut Crystal Table Lamp, European Design, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

An elegant European clear cut crystal desk or table lamp, circa 20th century. A beautiful lamp with modern cuts up and down entire lamp. Lamp is made from one piece of crystal. Lamp ...

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Mid-20th Century European American Classical Paperweights

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Crystal

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Vintage Brass Football Paperweight
Vintage Brass Football Paperweight

Vintage Brass Football Paperweight

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Vintage Brass Football Paperweight

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage brass American football paperweight or decorative sport memorabilia. Large and heavy. Great football sculpture in cast brass, football trophy...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Paperweights

Materials

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Italian Silver and Enamel Paperweight -Vesubio
Italian Silver and Enamel Paperweight -Vesubio

Italian Silver and Enamel Paperweight -Vesubio

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H 0.52 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

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Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Italian silver and enamel paperweight -Vesubio- Memory of the eruption of Vesuvius Naples 1839 perfect condition Sealed Italian Palata 935 Weight 235 grams Goldsmith G Petochi...

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1950s Italian Vintage American Classical Paperweights

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John Terken Vintage Bronze Sculpture Champion Terrier Dog
John Terken Vintage Bronze Sculpture Champion Terrier Dog

John Terken Vintage Bronze Sculpture Champion Terrier Dog

By John Terken

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage John Terken (American, 1912-1993) solid bronze sculpture of a prize terrier with a terrific varied, warm, circa mid 20th century. Signed at one side of base "John Terken, (an...

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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Paperweights

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Bronze

American Classical paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Classical paperweights for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage paperweights created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, crystal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Classical paperweights made in a specific country, there are England, Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for paperweights differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $375 and tops out at $375 while the average work can sell for $375.