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Style: Late Victorian
Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family
Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family

Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Wonderful very old professional office relic with a cheeky message; Hands off! Private papers. Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs. Created from some kind of powdere...

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1890s American Antique Late Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Slate

Antique Signed Utensil Holder, Bellow With Mouse, "Mabotte", France, 1880s
Antique Signed Utensil Holder, Bellow With Mouse, "Mabotte", France, 1880s

Antique Signed Utensil Holder, Bellow With Mouse, "Mabotte", France, 1880s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique bronze work, which can be used as a utensil holder or paperweight. It is possilble to hand the bronze. Signed at the bottom by the french artist "MABOTTE".

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silvered Deer Sculpture, France, 1880s
Antique Silvered Deer Sculpture, France, 1880s

Antique Silvered Deer Sculpture, France, 1880s

Located in Greven, DE

Beautiful antique silvered bronze work on a black stone base. Finely chiseled and natuarally depicted. France, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Late Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Blue John Paperweight Egg Mounted on Fluorspar Base, Early 20th Century
Blue John Paperweight Egg Mounted on Fluorspar Base, Early 20th Century

Blue John Paperweight Egg Mounted on Fluorspar Base, Early 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The brightly colored blue john egg mounted on a rectangular base. H. 3" x W. 4" x D. 2 3/4"

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Quartz

A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century
A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century

A Blue John Paperweight, late 19th century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The parquetry Blue John Pattern within a rectangular black stone surround

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Late 19th Century British Antique Late Victorian Paperweights

Materials

Quartz, Marble

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Mid-20th Century Late Victorian Paperweights

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Vintage Polished Grey Agate Geode Paperweight, 20th Century Decor
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Early 20th Century Cut Glass Inkwell with Silver Mountings, Birmingham, 1905
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Located in Greven, DE

English Inkwell with Faceted Crystal Body Origin: United Kingdom, Birmingham Material: Cut crystal, sterling silver mount Date: 1905 Dimensions: H × Ø: 13 × 9 cm Description: This...

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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Paperweights

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French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century
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Located in Knivsta, SE

French Empire Cast Iron Sphinx Paperweight, Early 19th Century A charming cast iron paperweight in the shape of a reclining sphinx, dating fr...

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Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

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Located in Rochester, NY

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Antique Paperweight Blacksmith's Hammer Head in Copper
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Located in Esbjerg, DK

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Early 20th Century English Brass Horse Head and Shoe Doorknocker
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Large Antique English Brass and Steel Padlock by Chubb, London, circa 1880
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Late Victorian paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Late Victorian 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Late Victorian paperweights made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America 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 $269 and tops out at $1,955 while the average work can sell for $446.