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A Georgian Paperweight - Lead Weighted
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A Georgian Paperweight - Lead Weighted

18th century
Sold 11 October 2024 · Opus Antiques
This “Georgian Paperweight - Lead Weighted” found a buyer.

It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

A Georgian treen paperweight of lovely colour  and patina.

The paperweight has a lead weighted base.

Very tactile.

It measures 7.5cm w x 7cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Wooden Paperweight to the Georgian era.

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Description
A Georgian treen paperweight of lovely colour  and patina.

The paperweight has a lead weighted base.

Very tactile.

It measures 7.5cm w x 7cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Georgian Wooden Paperweight to the Georgian era.

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SA1098667
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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A small, rounded dark brown turned wood paperweight with a central knob handle sits on a light surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small, rounded dark brown turned wood paperweight with a central knob handle sits on a light surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Georgian Paperweight - Lead Weighted

Archive II A small, rounded dark brown turned wood paperweight with a central knob handle sits on a light surface. View II
Archive III A small, rounded dark brown turned wood paperweight with a central knob handle sits on a light surface. View III
Archive IV A small, rounded dark brown turned wood paperweight with a central knob handle sits on a light surface. View IV
Archive V A small, rounded dark brown turned wood paperweight with a central knob handle sits on a light surface. View V
Archive VI A small, rounded dark brown turned wood paperweight with a central knob handle sits on a light surface. View VI
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A small, rounded dark brown turned wood paperweight with a central knob handle sits on a light surface.
A Georgian Paperweight - lead weighted
Ref: SA1098667
A small, rounded dark brown turned wood paperweight with a central knob handle sits on a light surface.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Lead
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-turned profile, Spherical knob, Weighted base

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Georgian desk accessories from the 18th and early 19th centuries are characterised by functional utility combined with refined craftsmanship, often featuring hand-turned timber and weighted bases.

These pieces were typically crafted from dense native hardwoods like mahogany, oak, or fruitwood, frequently incorporating an internal lead weight to ensure stability on writing desks.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of age such as hand-turned lathe marks, natural patination of the wood, and appropriate wear consistent with centuries of use.

It can be placed on an office desk, mantelpiece, or bookshelf to add a touch of historical texture and organic warmth to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, occasionally treating the timber with a microcrystalline wax to maintain the finish.
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