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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

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight, 1970, Minimalist
Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight, 1970, Minimalist

Mid-Century Modern Art Glass Mushroom Paperweight, 1970, Minimalist

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...

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

Materials

Art Glass

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...

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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"...

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Late 20th Century American Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Art Glass Paper Weight by Mikael Axenbrant
Art Glass Paper Weight by Mikael Axenbrant

Art Glass Paper Weight by Mikael Axenbrant

By Tiffany & Co., Steuben Glass

Located in Fulton, CA

A fine art glass paper weight by master Swedish glass blower Mikael Axenbrant. Hand signed, dated 1990 and numbered 37 of 1000. Similar to Tiffany's and Steuben's blue aurene art gla...

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1990s Swedish Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear Paperweight, Modern Design, 1990
Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear Paperweight, Modern Design, 1990

Vintage Zellique Art Glass Pear Paperweight, Modern Design, 1990

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

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...

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Crystal

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

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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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Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3652 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3652 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3652 Brass Bookends

$740 / set

H 5.25 in W 1.25 in D 3 in

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3652 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck model #3652 brass bookends. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in patinated and polished brass. Each pie...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

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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

Materials

Blown Glass

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century
Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Lucite Acrylic Bookends, Pair, circa Midcentury 20th century

Located in New York, NY

A pair of clear Lucite acrylic bookends with Modern edge and jewel-like design, in the Modern style, Midcentury Modern design period, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Top of bookend ha...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Millefiori Murano Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Italy, 1960s Design
Millefiori Murano Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Italy, 1960s Design

Millefiori Murano Glass Paperweight, Hand Blown, Italy, 1960s Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Millefiori Italian art glass paperweight Beautiful glass art paperweight in millefiori design in various shades of blues, red and white, accenting the close concentric complex. Mur...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Glass

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

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H 1 in W 2.32 in D 2.57 in

Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object

By Robert Held

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light blue art glass with touches of blue and p...

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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

$740 / set

H 4.7 in W 2 in D 5.25 in

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3847 Brass Bookends Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural pair of bookends are executed in polished and patinated brass. Each piec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends
Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends

$760 / set

H 4.8 in W 2.25 in D 4 in

Pair of Carl Auböck Model #3848 Brass Bookends

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Brass

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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

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H 7.5 in W 25 in D 0.5 in

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....

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19th Century Industrial Antique Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Stone Compass
Vintage Stone Compass

Vintage Stone Compass

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H 1 in Dm 3.5 in

Vintage Stone Compass

Located in Fairfield, CA

A circular vintage compass paperweight. Features a central compass with brass trim, set in a circular piece of onyx. Taupe color to the stone. Measures 3.5"Dia x 1"H

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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Brass

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...

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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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

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.    

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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.  

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Bay Area Paperweights

Materials

Art Glass

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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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Bay Area Paperweights

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Bronze

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze