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Cast Iron Paperweight in the Form of a Ladies Hand
The good quality dark patinated cast iron novelty desk or paperweight, finely modelled as a dainty female hand to a bejewelled lace cuff, having a cabochon ring to the index finger and on a circular base, survives from high Victorian England.
In very good condition, the piece has expected wear and a lovely dark and rich tinted patination that comes with all un-cleaned pieces of this age. There are a few very small dinks commensurate with daily use.
One does see this type of female hand also represented more commonly in paper clips of this period but rarely to this level of sophistication. The casting is very sharp. Fanniere Freres of Paris made a fairly similar paper-weight in 1880.
Amidst the decorative excess that typified Victorian times, paperweights provided a respite of exquisite craftsmanship and conservative artistry. They became a popular gift item to be given to family or loved ones and were sold in stationery stores, and fine glass shops throughout Europe and Great Britain, and eventually in America.
A superbly decorative yet functional piece of Victorian desk antique furniture, and of fine quality, making humble paper that much more of an attractive proposition.
SellerDoe And Hope
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Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment only
The Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
In very good condition, the piece has expected wear and a lovely dark and rich tinted patination that comes with all un-cleaned pieces of this age. There are a few very small dinks commensurate with daily use.
One does see this type of female hand also represented more commonly in paper clips of this period but rarely to this level of sophistication. The casting is very sharp. Fanniere Freres of Paris made a fairly similar paper-weight in 1880.
Amidst the decorative excess that typified Victorian times, paperweights provided a respite of exquisite craftsmanship and conservative artistry. They became a popular gift item to be given to family or loved ones and were sold in stationery stores, and fine glass shops throughout Europe and Great Britain, and eventually in America.
A superbly decorative yet functional piece of Victorian desk antique furniture, and of fine quality, making humble paper that much more of an attractive proposition.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 1/JUL/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
Category Antique Desk Accessories
Date c.1870-80
Late Victorian Antiques Material Cast Iron
Origin English
Item code as155a1561
Status Sold
£395.00 
$541.86 
€460.02 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 1/JUL/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Phone or visit the website to buy, Free UK shipping.
View all stock from
Doe And Hope
Private dealer, By appointment onlyThe Onion Barn, Shoe Cottage,
15 High Street, Blunham,
Bedfordshire, MK44 3NL.
MK44 3NL
Tel : 07729 213013
Non UK callers : +44 7729 213013
Get directions to Doe And Hope
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