Paperweights & Medals

Musée Baccarat, Paris has similar examples — Each numbered for inquiries

I am offering my Collection of 13 BACCARAT originals and noted Artists of PAPERWEIGHTS. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Each Paperweight has a Number to assist you in your inquiries.

RARE Set — Acid Etched 'Baccarat' Signature — Queen Elizabeth II, Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne & Prince of Wales

RARE Set of 4 French BACCARAT PAPERWEIGHTS, each Hallmarked with Acid Etched 'Baccarat' Signature, honoring Queen Elizabeth II, Duke of Edinburgh, Princess Anne & the Prince of Wales. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. The Engraving by Baccarat is as it should be, simply outstanding.

Maître Max Le Verrier (1891-1973) — Signed — High Relief Decoration

Exquisite Antique French BRONZE MORTAR & PESTLE Signed, Max Le Verrier. Solid French BRONZE Mortar Pot with its Pestle. Use it in the Kitchen, or anywhere, as Decoration on any Table, in an office, as a Paper Weight or on a Dining Room Table for Decoration with Candy or Chocolates inside and as a Conversation piece. The overall Detail is Extraordinary and classic. CONDITION, QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP are outstanding.

Rare Antique French BRONZE Sculpture, Signed Max Le Verrier — 460 grams

Multifunctional & decorative as a Paperweight, Dish or Sculpture with Historical significance. Offered is a solid French BRONZE SCULPTURE in the form of a DISH depicting the historical voyage in 1492 of Christopher Columbus in the Santa Maria. Large & Heavy model, and not common. This is my only example. Use it anywhere, as Decoration on any Table, in an office, as a Paper Weight or Frame & Hang it. Dimensions: 14cm, quite heavy and substantial, Weighing about 460 grams. CONDITION, QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP are simply outstanding.

Original Presentation Box — Solid .950 Silver — 'Graveur Général de la Monnaie'

Original creation by the Christofle Workshop in Paris working with the world famous Engraver, Albert Barré to commemorate the discoveries by Christofle in Goldsmithing, Silver Plating etc. This Medal was awarded to the Firm of Christofle & Co. for the discoveries made by its Founder, Charles Christofle. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are Exceptional considering it is in the highest quality of Silver and some 175 years Young. A Collector's dream for anyone interested in Christofle and History. Use it as a 'Paperweight' on your Desk.

Paquebot, Luxury Liner — Compagnie Générale Transatlantique — 101 grams

Rare Antique French BRONZE Sculpture, Signed rare Example by Marcel Renard. Sculpture is Solid French Bronze, quite heavy. This French BRONZE SCULPTURE honors a French Paquebot, Luxury Liner, as a MEDAL or Plaquette. Edge engraving 'BRONZE' and the hallmark 'Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty Paris Mint)' + Signed: 'MARCEL RENARD'. Dimensions: 6.0cm or 60.0mm & 4mm thickness, weighing about 101 grams. CONDITION, QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP are outstanding.

Christofle 50th Anniversary — Struck by the Paris Mint — DIMENSIONS 59.5mm x 95.2mm

One of the most sought after and Rarest CHRISTOFLE Silver pieces is this 3 Panel French Plaquette or Medal in Honor of Christofle's 50th anniversary in Silver Plating. Created for the 50th Anniversary of the famous Paris Silversmith, Charles Christofle by the equally famous French Engraver, Oscar ROTY in 1893 with all of the influence of the Art Nouveau Period. Front: 3 panels with Charles Christofle (1803-63) seated in center with Science raising a trophy cup; Industry and Art symbolized by young female nudes in side panels. REVERSE: Evolution of Christofle, 1842 to 1892. Struck by the Paris Mint. This medal is not a re-strike. CONDITION, about Uncirculated with WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY outstanding.