Paperweights
![Paperweight, Studio, Artist Signed: Paperweight, Studio, Artist Signed, 4.9"/126mm x 3.7"/96mm, Magnum, Amber "Stone" Shape, Panel Cut Window With Internal Opaque Swirls, 1,530 Grams, Willa (Billie) Harrington Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/333594/180198985_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718466006)
![Paperweight, Studio, Signed Ayotte, Dated 1994: Paperweight, Studio, Signed Ayotte, Dated 1994, 4.4"/113mm x 4.8"/124mm, Disk Form With Fluted Edges, Two Hummingbirds And Floral Design, 1245 Grams, Willa (Billie) Harrington Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/333594/180198895_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718466006)
![Paperweight, Studio, Signed J & N Kontes: Paperweight, Studio, Signed J & N Kontes, 3.3"/85mm x 2.8"/73mm, Magnum Piedouche (Pedestal) Paperweight, Collaborative Work Of The Two Brothers, Incredible Lampwork Strawberry And Blossom On Latticin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/333594/180198958_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718466006)
![1893 Chicago Worlds Fair Ferris Wheel Souvenir Paperweight: Back paper partially missing. Measures 1 x 3 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/332857/179643127_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717871038)
![Paperweight, Studio: Paperweight, Studio, 3"/78mm, Center Millefiori Signature Cane Appears To Be "BMM", Red, White And Blue Ribbons, White Lace Highlights, 500 Grams, Willa (Billie) Harrington Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/333594/180198889_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718466006)
![Paperweight Signed Lundberg Glass Art, Dated 2001: Paperweight Signed Lundberg Glass Art, Dated 2001, 4.5"/114mm, Artist Signed Steven Lundberg 102402, Magnum, Iridescent Cobalt Ground With Two Dragonflies And Cattail Design, 1,720 Grams, Willa (Billi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/333594/180198986_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718466006)
![Paperweight, Studio, Signed Rick Ayotte, Dated 2003: Paperweight, Studio, Signed Rick Ayotte, Dated 2003, 3.6"/93mm, Magnum, LE/25, Green Ground With Lampwork Waterlily And Frog, 870 Grams, Willa (Billie) Harrington Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/333594/180198941_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718466006)
![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)
![Antique Advertising Glass Paperweights (6): Collection includes an unusual white glass back Penn Mutual Life paperweight measuring approx. 4" L x 2.5" W x .875" H and others by Hall- Wessel Company, Surety Bonds, Frederic H. Burnham Co. (with i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/333698/180279498_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659417)
![18K Gold & Carnelian Figural Hardstone Paperweight: Manner of Faberge. Depicting a carnelian squirrel mounted in 18K gold holding a pearl in a basket. Set upon a gilt metal agate base with diamond eyes.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7247/333489/180080045_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718412249)
![Paperweight Signed Kosta Boda #2363990002-800203: Paperweight Signed Kosta Boda #2363990002-800203, 7.5"/196mm, LE (Limited Edition) #258 Of 350, Canoe Form With Translucent Blue And Black Stripe Design, One Point Is Chipped, Willa (Billie) Harringto](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/333594/180199023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718466006)
![Paperweight, Studio, Signed Debbie Tarsitano: Paperweight, Studio, Signed Debbie Tarsitano, 3.3"/84mm, Magnum, "DT" Signature Cane, Heart-Shaped With Millefiori Field And Lampwork Floral Blossom, Cut Exterior Highlights, 555 Grams, Willa (Billie)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/333594/180199018_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718466006)
![Paperweight, Studio, Marked New Zealand Raos: Paperweight, Studio, Marked New Zealand Raos, 3.6"/92mm x 2.9"/74mm, (Peter Raos) Dated 1989, Calla Lily Design, 710 Grams, Willa (Billie) Harrington Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/333594/180198921_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718466006)
![Paperweight, Studio, Signed Melissa Ayotte, Date 2006: Paperweight, Studio, Signed Melissa Ayotte, Date 2006, 3.7"/95mm, Magnum, Lavender Ground With Lavender Floral Blossom, 760 Grams, Willa (Billie) Harrington Collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/654/333594/180198880_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718466006)
![Antique Advertising Glass Paperweights (6): Collection includes advertisements by Stuart Bros. Company, The Plume & Atwood Mfg Co., Sharon Clay Mfg Co., Doubleday Brothers and Company, Acme Oil Company, Pittsburgh Paper Box Co. Avg size of all](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/333698/180279499_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659417)
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 […]