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Victorian Cast Iron Desktop Paperweight
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Victorian Cast Iron Desktop Paperweight

19th century
Description

This VICTORIAN CAST IRON DESKTOP PAPERWEIGHT dates from circa 1880.

It is cast as a lady’s hand holding a spray of roses. The details are well defined.

In good condition.

Height: 6.75 inches (17 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Paperweight to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 08149191
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Square iron nut underneath: fastening standard before hexagonal nuts became common.
Hollow-backed casting: regular construction method for late nineteenth-century decorative ironwork.
Granular sand-cast texture inside base: traditional Victorian foundry practice.
Dark patina worn gently at edges: age and repeated handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1021313
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Description
This VICTORIAN CAST IRON DESKTOP PAPERWEIGHT dates from circa 1880.

It is cast as a lady’s hand holding a spray of roses. The details are well defined.

In good condition.

Height: 6.75 inches (17 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Cast Iron Paperweight to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08149191
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Square iron nut underneath: fastening standard before hexagonal nuts became common.
Hollow-backed casting: regular construction method for late nineteenth-century decorative ironwork.
Granular sand-cast texture inside base: traditional Victorian foundry practice.
Dark patina worn gently at edges: age and repeated handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
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SA1021313
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A dark grey cast iron desktop paperweight sculpted in the shape of a hand holding rose blossoms, resting on a circular decorated base.
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Archive I A dark grey cast iron desktop paperweight sculpted in the shape of a hand holding rose blossoms, resting on a circular decorated base.

Victorian Cast Iron Desktop Paperweight

Archive II A dark grey cast iron desktop paperweight sculpted in the shape of a hand holding rose blossoms, resting on a circular decorated base. View II
Archive III A dark grey cast iron desktop paperweight sculpted in the shape of a hand holding rose blossoms, resting on a circular decorated base. View III
Archive IV A dark grey cast iron desktop paperweight sculpted in the shape of a hand holding rose blossoms, resting on a circular decorated base. View IV
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Shaun King Antiques

Shaun King Antiques
Telephone 01953 453 285 or 07702 043910
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Attleborough
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2013
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A dark grey cast iron desktop paperweight sculpted in the shape of a hand holding rose blossoms, resting on a circular decorated base.
VICTORIAN CAST IRON DESKTOP PAPERWEIGHT
Ref: SA1021313
A dark grey cast iron desktop paperweight sculpted in the shape of a hand holding rose blossoms, resting on a circular decorated base.
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  • ObjectPaperweights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCast Iron
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsHand motif, Rose blossoms, Fluted cuff, Moulded round base
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This Victorian desktop paperweight, dating from circa 1880, takes the form of a sculpted lady's hand holding a spray of rose blossoms. The piece is cast from iron with a dark grey finish. The design includes well-defined details such as a fluted cuff around the wrist, a hand motif grasping the floral spray, and a moulded round base decorated with relief ornaments. Natural light catches the metallic surface, revealing subtle surface grain and tonal variations across the cast form. Measuring 17 cm high, 8 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep, this decorative object serves a practical purpose on an office desk or library table to secure papers and correspondence. It integrates easily into traditional workspaces, studies, or reading areas as a functional accessory.

FAQs

A Victorian hand motif paperweight is a decorative desktop item, popular during the nineteenth century, featuring a sculpted hand holding flowers or foliage. Symbolising friendship and affection, these items were designed to keep loose documents stationary on writing desks.

Victorian paperweights were crafted from a variety of durable materials, including cast iron, brass, bronze, and glass. Cast iron examples were produced using sand moulds, resulting in a solid weight, fine surface detail, and a dark finish.

Authentic nineteenth-century cast iron paperweights typically display crisp relief moulding alongside subtle seam lines from the two-part casting process. They feature natural patination, minor surface wear, and a heavy, solid base without modern machine fastenings.

A Victorian cast iron paperweight can be styled on an office desk, stacked atop decorative books, or positioned within a bookshelf arrangement. Its dark metallic finish provides visual contrast when set against light wood or marble surfaces.

To maintain cast iron, dust the object regularly using a soft, dry cloth or a fine-bristled brush. Avoid water and chemical cleaners to prevent oxidisation, and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to protect the metallic surface.
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