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Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key
Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key

Vintage Brass and Wrought Iron Skeleton Key

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A vintage brass and wrought iron skeleton key. Embossed "PENN" on the side. Shown with lifesize hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE Unknown....

Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Unique Vintage Art Glass
Unique Vintage Art Glass

Unique Vintage Art Glass

Located in Fairfield, CA

A beautiful vintage art glass featuring a variety of techniques and controlled bubbles to create a unique design.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom
Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom

Mid Century Art Glass Mushroom

Located in Fairfield, CA

A mid century art glass mushroom. Nice modern minimalist shape with a cluster of controlled bubbles emanating from the center. There is a purposefu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear
Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear

Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear

Located in Fairfield, CA

A beautiful vintage Zellique studio art glass pear. Beautiful satin semi iridescent finish to the glass. Signed on the base.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)
Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)

Two Greyhound Dogs with Ball, by P. J. Mêne (Signed)

Located in San Francisco, CA

Like his father before him, Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1879), seemed slated to spend his life as a metal turner. But his innate artistic talent led him to build on this youthfully acqui...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Lucite Bird Sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini 1970s Italy
Lucite Bird Sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini 1970s Italy

Lucite Bird Sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini 1970s Italy

By Guzzini

Located in Oakland, CA

1970s lucite bird sculpture by Silvio Russo for Guzzini of Italy, the design is meant to rock back and forth. Still retains the original label.

Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Signed Organic Crystal Glass Paper Weight
Signed Organic Crystal Glass Paper Weight

Signed Organic Crystal Glass Paper Weight

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An organic crystal paper weight. Substantial in weight. Signed by artist. CREATOR Signed. Possibly Finland. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960-1970. MATERIALS AND TECHNI...

Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960
Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960

Antonio da Ros Handmade Glass Sculptural Bookends, circa 1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antonio da Ros handmade glass sculptural bookends, circa 1960 Absolutely beautiful vintage 1960s bookends by noted Italian glass master Antonio da Ros. This matching pair measu...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Bill Slade "Modern Blue Swirl" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1990
Bill Slade "Modern Blue Swirl" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1990

Bill Slade "Modern Blue Swirl" Art Glass Sculpture, circa 1990

Located in San Francisco, CA

Bill Slade "Modern Blue Swirl" art glass sculpture, circa 1990 Beautiful handmade glass sculpture by noted Florida artist Bill Slade. Dimensions 1.75"...

Category

Late 20th Century American Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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Italian Lucite Pen Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini
Italian Lucite Pen Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini

Italian Lucite Pen Pencil Desk Holder By Designer Rede Guzzini

By Rede Guzzini

Located in New York, NY

An Italian Lucite pen, pencil, marker and small paper desk organizer/holder, Postmodern period or Modern style, by designer Rede Guzzini, circa 1980s, Italy. A great desk accessory a...

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Rare & Sturdy Pair of Brutalist Forged Wrought Iron Candlesticks / Candleholders
Rare & Sturdy Pair of Brutalist Forged Wrought Iron Candlesticks / Candleholders

Rare & Sturdy Pair of Brutalist Forged Wrought Iron Candlesticks / Candleholders

Located in Lisse, NL

Stylish and very strong pair of timeless candle sticks. If you are looking for beautiful Arts & Crafts antiques to grace your living space then this hand-crafted and timeless pair c...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

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Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight
Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight

Baccarat Rare Concentric Close Pack Mushroom Glass Paperweight

By Baccarat

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare antique French glass paperweight containing a close pack mushroom design by renowned glass makers Baccarat and dating from around 1850. The large and heavily made paperweight ...

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1850s French Antique Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007
Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007

Signed Vintage Cohn-Stone Studios Art Glass Acorn Paperweight, 2007

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage figural paperweight. By the Cohn-Stone Studios. In the form of an oversized acorn. With a mottled brown glass base and an iridescent cap. Marked to the reverse. S...

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Early 2000s American Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's
Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's

Vintage Murano Art Glass Black Bird Mid-Century Modern, 1960's

By Barovier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition. Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Barovier. Beautiful Murano hand blown black Italian art glass bird dove figurine...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

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1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set
1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set

1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set

$550 / set

H 2 in W 5 in D 5 in

1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1970s Lucite chrome ashtray and lighter desk set. Lighter measurements: Width 3.75", depth 2.5, height 4.25".

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Chrome

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder
Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

Carl Auböck Handcrafted Midcentury Foot Brass Figurine Key Ring Chain Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist foot keyring / keyholder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped and ma...

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Materials

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Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight
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Enzo Mari, Rare Cube Resin with Black Ball Sphere, Sculpture/Paperweight

By Enzo Mari

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very nice modern resin cube by the very well known designer Enzo Mari, Measures in cm 7 x 7 x 7.

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Resin

Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini
Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini

Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini

$250

H 3.75 in W 5.25 in D 2 in

Modern Lucite Desk Organizer by Guzzini

By Guzzini

Located in San Diego, CA

Very functional modern lucite desk organizer by Guzzini of Italy, circa 1980s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 5.75"W x 2"D x 3.75"H. Great little organizer! #5079

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Murano Millefiori Art Glass Paperweight, 1970s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Murano Multicolor Art Glass Paperweight unmarked, maker unknown, 1970's "Millefiori is a glasswork technique which produces distinctive decorative patterns on glassware. The term m...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bay Area Paperweights

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Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder
Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder

Carl Auböck Midcentury Brass Seahorse Handmade Key Ring Chain Holder

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming modernist seahorse keyring / key holder / keychain, designed by Carl Auböck in the 1950s. Handmade of solid polished brass by Werkstätte Auböck in Austria. Fully stamped a...

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Materials

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Previously Available Items
Lucite Paperweight Hippo by Silvio Russo for Guzzini, Italy, circa 1970s
Lucite Paperweight Hippo by Silvio Russo for Guzzini, Italy, circa 1970s

Lucite Paperweight Hippo by Silvio Russo for Guzzini, Italy, circa 1970s

By Guzzini

Located in Oakland, CA

1970s Hippo paperweight designed by Silvio Russo for Guzzini of Italy. Whimsical creation for the desk or shelf.

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Lucite

Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820
Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820

Early 19th c. Porcelain Phrenology Stamp/Pipe Stamper c.1820

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT ​A 19th-century English porcelain letter seal in the form of a phrenological head. ​The areas of the skull numerically demarcated with the key surrounding the neck. Gilt accen...

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Gold, Brass

Brass Pop Art Oversized Picture Hanging Hook Paperweight 1982 San Jose Museum
Brass Pop Art Oversized Picture Hanging Hook Paperweight 1982 San Jose Museum

Brass Pop Art Oversized Picture Hanging Hook Paperweight 1982 San Jose Museum

By Claes Oldenburg

Located in Oakland, CA

Pop Art oversized picture hanging hook paperweight made of solid brass from The San Jose Museum of Art 1982, these were a limited edition of 385, this is ...

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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Bay Area Paperweights

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Vintage Periwinkle Swirl Art Glass Egg Paperweight
Vintage Periwinkle Swirl Art Glass Egg Paperweight

Vintage Periwinkle Swirl Art Glass Egg Paperweight

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage egg shaped art glass paperweight, with a beautiful swirl of periwinkle color in the center.   

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Bay Area Paperweights

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Art Glass

Set of 4 Large Vintage Italian Art Glass Candies
Set of 4 Large Vintage Italian Art Glass Candies

Set of 4 Large Vintage Italian Art Glass Candies

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 4 colorful vintage Italian art glass candies. Each has a different pattern and shape in a larger size.    

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Late 20th Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

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Set of 11 Vintage Italian Art Glass Candies
Set of 11 Vintage Italian Art Glass Candies

Set of 11 Vintage Italian Art Glass Candies

Located in Fairfield, CA

A set of 11 colorful vintage Italian art glass candies. Each has a different pattern and shape. One candy has a Murano sticker.  

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Late 20th Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

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Bronze Paperweight w/Cherub, French, ca. 1900
Bronze Paperweight w/Cherub, French, ca. 1900

Bronze Paperweight w/Cherub, French, ca. 1900

By August Moreau

Located in Petaluma, CA

This cute little bronze paperweight with a cherub sitting on the top would make a great little paperweight. Although unsigned, we believe it is French and was done in the early part ...

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Medical Themed Bronze Desk Item, Skull, Caduceus, and Medical Book ca. 1900
Medical Themed Bronze Desk Item, Skull, Caduceus, and Medical Book ca. 1900

Medical Themed Bronze Desk Item, Skull, Caduceus, and Medical Book ca. 1900

Located in Petaluma, CA

This most fascinating and rare themed bronze has all characteristics that a Medical Doctor would have a connection to. The Skull, the Caduceus (symbol of the medical profession) and ...

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Early 20th Century German Other Bay Area Paperweights

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Marble, Bronze

Tom Bennett 'California' "Monday" Miniature Bronze Sculpture
Tom Bennett 'California' "Monday" Miniature Bronze Sculpture

Tom Bennett 'California' "Monday" Miniature Bronze Sculpture

By Tom Bennett

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tom Bennett (California) miniature bronze "Monday" meditative sculpture A fine miniature solid bronze sculpture. A figure in a meditative state. Dimensions: 3" wide x 2.5" deep...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Bronze