What is a vintage desk weight used for?

These pieces were originally designed for holding down correspondence, letters, and loose documents on nineteenth and early twentieth-century writing desks. They functioned as both practical office equipment and decorative desktop ornaments. Today, collectors use them to anchor papers in home studies or display them as decorative historical objects reflecting period craftsmanship.

How do I identify a Victorian postal scale?

Victorian postal scales usually feature a brass weighing mechanism mounted on a wooden base made of mahogany, walnut, or oak. They often include a tiered set of matching brass weights. Look for maker stamps on the metal plate, such as London firms, which help date the piece accurately to the mid-to-late nineteenth century.

Are glass paperweights handmade?

Many period glass paperweights, particularly those from French glasshouses or Murano, were individually mouth-blown and hand-shaped. Artisans arranged coloured glass canes or motifs within molten glass before sealing the form. This manual production method means each piece displays slight variations in pattern placement and bubble distribution.

How do I care for brass desk accessories?

Brass items benefit from gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to prevent the accumulation of dirt in detailed crevices. Avoid harsh chemical polishes that can strip the natural aged patina developed over decades. Keeping them away from damp environments helps preserve the original metal finish and any mounted wooden bases.

Search 0

64,061 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 173 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN

Saved

GIFTS

Vintage Desk Weight

173 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Vintage Desk Weight

19 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

These vintage desk weight options are classic writing-desk accessories designed to hold down paper or post, sourced from various Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Antique English Oak and Brass Horseshoe Letter / Paper Clip - Equestrian C.1890

19th century

Save

Antique English Oak and Brass Horseshoe Letter / Paper Clip - Equestrian C.1890

From Puckerings

£150

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

A Charming and Well Carved Japanese Boxwood Paper Weight of a Toad

19th century

Save

A Charming and Well Carved Japanese Boxwood Paper Weight of a Toad

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£295

3+ MONTHS AGO

sculptures

Large Fine Quality Edwardian Solid Oak Set of Postal Scales

1900 - 1920

Save

Large Fine Quality Edwardian Solid Oak Set of Postal Scales

From The Dorking Desk Shop

£675

3+ MONTHS AGO

miscellaneous

← 1 2 →

65,659

Antiques For Sale

173

Antiques Approved Today

2,975

Antique Uploads This Month

443,677

Total Antiques Sold

Vintage Desk Weight

Antique English Oak and Brass Horseshoe Letter / Paper Clip - Equestrian C.1890

A Charming and Well Carved Japanese Boxwood Paper Weight of a Toad

Large Fine Quality Edwardian Solid Oak Set of Postal Scales

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories