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World War II Bronze Paperweight.
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World War II Bronze Paperweight.

1920 - 1940
Description

A WW2 commemorative paper weight in bronze sitting on a hard stone base.

There are a couple of very small chips on the base. Circa 1945

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Ww2 Bronze Desk Paperweight to the 1940s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1034128
Dealers Internal Reference
A3868
Description
A WW2 commemorative paper weight in bronze sitting on a hard stone base.

There are a couple of very small chips on the base. Circa 1945

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Ww2 Bronze Desk Paperweight to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1034128
Dealers Internal Ref
A3868
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A small bronze military-themed sculpture featuring a laurel wreath, telescope, books, and scroll mounted on a circular black base.
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Archive I A small bronze military-themed sculpture featuring a laurel wreath, telescope, books, and scroll mounted on a circular black base.

World War II Bronze Paperweight.

Archive II A small bronze military-themed sculpture featuring a laurel wreath, telescope, books, and scroll mounted on a circular black base. View II
Archive III A small bronze military-themed sculpture featuring a laurel wreath, telescope, books, and scroll mounted on a circular black base. View III
Archive IV A small bronze military-themed sculpture featuring a laurel wreath, telescope, books, and scroll mounted on a circular black base. View IV
Archive V A small bronze military-themed sculpture featuring a laurel wreath, telescope, books, and scroll mounted on a circular black base. View V
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Suffolk
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A small bronze military-themed sculpture featuring a laurel wreath, telescope, books, and scroll mounted on a circular black base.
World War II Bronze Paperweight.
Ref: SA1034128
A small bronze military-themed sculpture featuring a laurel wreath, telescope, books, and scroll mounted on a circular black base.
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  • ObjectPaperweight
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleWorld War II Era
  • MaterialBronze, Marble
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsLaurel wreath, Telescope, Open book, Circular plinth
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This World War II era paperweight is a commemorative bronze sculpture mounted on a circular black marble plinth. The metallic elements display a dark bronze finish, contrasting with the dark stone base which reveals a couple of very small chips along the lower edge. Modelled in a gentleman's library style, the decorative arrangement comprises a central upright laurel wreath intersecting a telescope, alongside an open book and a scroll resting on a detailed ground. The sculpture measures 8 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 9 cm deep. Placed on an office desk or a study table, the piece functions practically as a paperweight while serving as a decorative desk accessory.

FAQs

During the mid-20th century, cast metal desk ornaments and paperweights were frequently commissioned to commemorate military units, service personnel, or notable conflict milestones. These items served functional roles in offices and studies while symbolizing military achievements and remembrance.

These desk objects were predominantly cast in solid bronze, brass, or spelter metal, often finished with a dark patina or chemical oxidisation. The metal components were typically mounted onto polished dark marble, slate, or hardwood bases to add weight and stability.

Authentic period examples exhibit crisp cast details, natural surface patination from handling, and age-appropriate wear on the underside of the base. Look for cast foundry marks, sharp definition in relief details like wreaths and books, and historical casting techniques.

A historical bronze paperweight can be positioned on an office desk, styled atop stacked hardcover books, or displayed within a library bookcase to add texture and historical context to a room.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth. Avoid chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners that can remove the original surface patina, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax annually to protect the metal finish.
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