Paperweights
![A rare Chinese gold and silver-inlaid bronze paperweight in the shape of a tapir, Warring: L.: 7,7 cm - H.: 3,4cm Weight: 212 grams Provenance: - The collection of a Belgian connoisseur. Ref.: Christie's, New York, Mar. 20, 2015, lot 706 for a pair of very similar examples. (sold USD 125.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332542/179376489_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717682089)
![H&D HANDMADE OCTOPUS BLOWN GLASS PAPERWEIGHT: H&D HANDMADE OCTOPUS BLOWN GLASS PAPERWEIGHT-BRAND NAME: HYALINE&DORA-PLACE OF ORIGIN: MAINLAND CHINA -HEIGHT: 4.5IN-WIDTH: 4IN-JH060524](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4825/332424/179764705_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718067109)
![Steuben Engraved Glass Prism Day Lily Paperweight: Description: Steuben Engraved Glass Prism Day Lily Paperweight, signed 'Steuben PW' on side. Measurements: Height: 2 7/8 in. x Width: 3 1/4 in. x Depth: 3 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390827_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Iridescent Colored Crystal Prism Pyramid Paperweight: Multi-Dimensional Iridescent Colored Crystal Prism Pyramid Paperweight with Stunning Colors - Beautiful Condition - Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178177945_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![M.E. Cadeaux Bronze Bird on Marble Paperweight: Measures 3 3/4 x 5 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/332857/179643091_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717871038)
![Nine Art Glass Bird Paperweights Or Figurines: Featuring A Westmoreland Duck, Kanawha Amber Glass Bird On A Nest And Seven Others Unmarked And In The Style Of Murano. The Birds Measure Between 2" To 3.5" Tall And 3" To 5" Beak To Tail. All Are In](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1172/332993/179756085_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718054568)
![(3Pc) Glass Paperweight Collection: DESCRIPTION: (3Pc) Glass paperweight collection, featuring one signed polychrome to clear glass paperweight. One clear interior green arch paperweight with salt structure and air bubble design and a c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999430_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
![Lalique Crystal Deer Paperweight Or Figure: DESCRIPTION: A Lalique crystal paperweight or figure in blue colored crystal depicting a deer. Marked with engraved signature hallmark "Lalique France". CIRCA: 20th Century. ORIGIN: France. DIMENSIONS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229801_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![Awesome MURANO Art Glass Jellyfish Paperweight: Great Looking Piece in Beautiful Condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178177946_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Rosenthal Paperweight in Box: Rosenthal Paperweight in Box. Box 4" Dia. 2 1/2" HALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179887325_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![Glass Paperweight & Carved Wood Cardinal Artist Signed: Glass Paperweight & Carved Wood Cardinal Artist Signed. Up to 7 1/2" HALL DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY CONDITION STATEMENT GIVEN BY LANGSTON AUCTION GALLERY ARE STRICTLY OPINIONS AND LANGSTON'S SHALL HAVE NO](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1053/333101/179886869_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718290682)
![Caithness "Ribbons" Art Glass Paperweight: Size: 2 5/8" tall x 3" across Condition: Very good. No chips or cracks.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7998/331558/178900829_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717017003)
![(3Pc) Glass Paperweight Collection: DESCRIPTION: (3Pc) Glass Paperweight collection, includes: (1pc) Vintage glass paperweight with concentric floral and latticino cane design. Polished pontil. (H: 3" x Dia: 3") (1Pc) Blue and orange to](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999428_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
![St Clair and Gibson Paperweights: Aqua blue and green flowers with bubble center with pressed stamp marking in base, the red and white flowers, flat cut on top, with bubble center also with pressed marking in base. Each with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8646/332646/179437042_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717734196)
![Lot of 3 Brass Advertising Paperweights 1926 & 1950's: Includes: FAN oble & Company 1876-1926 Chicago 90mm x 35mm | Sherwood Brothers Co 1896-1946 Washington Monument Baltimore MD 75mm | 1955 France Generator Construction Company, shows generator on one s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8851/331542/178840741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717099220)
![Steuben American Crystal Paperweights ESTATE LOT: An estate collection of three retired vintage molded clear crystal figural paperweight sculptures by Steuben. Includes: (1) "Love Embrace" modern statue of two figures hugging, (1) classic apple, and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691861_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![Flower and shaped paperweights: Group of 4 floral paperweights, one shaped like a teapot, one shaped like a bell. St Clair and other cut glass faceted paperweight, all have multicolor elements, 2 MilleFiori.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8646/332646/179437043_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717734196)
![TIFFANY & CO COBALT BLUE GLASS HEART PAPERWEIGHT ELSA PERETTI The perfect gift a Tiffany Elsa: TIFFANY & CO COBALT BLUE GLASS HEART PAPERWEIGHT ELSA PERETTI The perfect gift a Tiffany Elsa Peretti blue art glass heart made in Japan 4 inches heavy paper weight or vanity decor which would make a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/672/332796/179549256_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796272)
![Seven Contemporary Studio Glass Paperweights: Seven Contemporary Studio Glass Paperweights, artists including James R. Wilbert, Rollin Karg (2), McDee, Carl B. James (Stoppered Bottle), Robert Eicholt, and Mark Lewis Dimensions: 4 in.h. of talle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6279/333420/180029524_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718385490)
![Two Vintage Iridescent Orient & Flume Paperweights Hand Blown Art Glass : Two Vintage Iridescent Paperweights Hand Blown Art Glass by Orient & Flume, 1976. No 336M is 2 ¾” dia. x 2” tall. Glass House, 1990, No WHL0031 is 3 ¼” dia. x 2 ½̶](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9159/332881/179685557_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718068893)
![AUSTRIAN ART DECO GREEN ONYX COUGAR, SCOTTISH TERRIER, GOOSE, ASHTRAY, LIGHTER PAPERWEIGHT GROUPING: AUSTRIAN ART DECO GREEN ONYX COUGAR, SCOTTISH TERRIER, GOOSE, ASHTRAY, LIGHTER PAPERWEIGHT GROUPING A nice grouping of four Austrian Art Deco green onyx pieces consisting of an onyx ashtray with cast](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/672/332796/179549349_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796272)
![New in Box RARE Art *STEUBEN* Mount *RUSHMORE* Engraved Crystal *Presidents* Paperweight: A very rare Steuben Mt. Rushmore Panorama. Design # 9612, our 4 U.S. Presidents were carefully engraved on a solid piece of crystal. The diamond point signature can be found on the side, as seen in la](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3721/332728/179737131_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718040487)
News about Paperweights
![Glass treasures, from paperweights to Tiffany, at Jeffrey S. Evans, Oct. 13-15](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-Oct-13-15-Presale-PR_4-1.jpg)
Glass treasures, from paperweights to Tiffany, at Jeffrey S. Evans, Oct. 13-15
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Fall Fine & Decorative Arts Auction contains a wide selection of desirable material, from contemporary paperweights and Tiffany art glass to Mid-century Modern and Continental furniture. The auction will take place during three days: Thursday, October 13; Friday, October 14; and Saturday, October 15. Absentee […]
![Paperweights add heft to Jeffrey S. Evans auction, April 20-23](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-April-20-23-Presale-PR_4-1.jpg)
Paperweights add heft to Jeffrey S. Evans auction, April 20-23
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Spring Fine & Decorative Arts Auction contains everything from contemporary paperweights and French art glass to antique sewing accoutrements and mid-century Modern material. The sale will take place during four days, from Wednesday, April 20 through Saturday, April 23, and bidding opens at 9 am […]
![Paperweights a top attraction in Jeffrey Evans Apr 22-24 sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2021-Apr-22-24-Presale-PR_1-1.jpg)
Paperweights a top attraction in Jeffrey Evans Apr 22-24 sale
MT. CRAWFORD, Va. – The Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates Spring Fine & Decorative Arts Auction contains everything from contemporary paperweights and Tiffany art glass to ethnographic art and fine jewelry. The auction will take place from April 22-April 24, and sessions on all three days commence at 9:30 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live […]
![Paperweights magnify delicate glass artistry](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/paperweight.jpg)
Paperweights magnify delicate glass artistry
NEW YORK – Paperweights are small, heavy objects used to pin down flyaway papers. Although a stray stone could do the trick, early Victorians often favored fashionable bronze alabaster, marble or Derbyshire spar (quartz) weights. Pietro Bigaglia, a glassmaker from Murano, Venice, exhibited the first dated glass weights at the 1845 Vienna Industrial Exhibition. Their […]