{"title":"Paperweights","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique, vintage and art glass paperweights for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"superb-antique-carved-wood-marquetry-desk-weight-paperweight-fox-stork-c1840-code-2658","title":"Superb Antique Carved Wood \u0026 Marquetry Desk Weight\/Paperweight Fox \u0026 Stork c1840 (Code 2658)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA fine antique desk object in carved rosewood with an egg panel around the sides.  The top has marquetry inlay with 'The Fox and the Stork' from Aesop's fables.  It is superbly done with some of the inlay edge on to produce the ripple effect you see.  There is also painting to complete the effect.  To the base there is some writing in two different hands, one appears to have a date of 1869.  The item itself likely pre dates this by a little and is probably late Regency or very early Victorian given the style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe block is not internally weighted, but should be heavy enough to serve as a paperweight, although it is perhaps more aptly a desk curio.  A beautiful item and very unlikely you will ever find another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemarkably good for period, minor wear and a few light scratches.  Some of the corners worn or smoothed down a little.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements (Approx)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLength:  11.4 cm  ( 4 1\/2 inch )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBreadth:  8.5 cm  ( 3 3\/8 inch )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight:  184 grams (before packing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStock Code:  2658  JU21-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracked and insured shipping is provided free of charge to most UK addresses, there may be charges for remote or offshore locations.  Your item(s) will usually be shipped within 48hrs of order (weekdays), you will receive an email with confirmation of shipping and tracking code when your item is despatched.   Delivery is usually 1-3 business days from despatch, if you need an item more urgently please get in touch to see if we can assist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor international buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e once you have added the item to your cart and specified your delivery address the system will calculate the shipping price for you.  Shipping prices are automatically calculated for the most common destinations and items, if the system does not give you a shipping price for your particular item and location simply \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecherryantiques.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we will update the system for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping for international orders will be by a tracked (where possible) and insured service via airmail or parcel carrier depending on location and item purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Cherry Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39364783177830,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/7337\/products\/2658foxandstorkdeskweight_1of6.jpg?v=1624887142"},{"product_id":"vintage-russian-rostov-kremlin-miniature-enamel-by-katkov-signed-2893","title":"Vintage Russian Rostov Kremlin Miniature Enamel by Исл катков (Katkov) Signed (2893)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Product__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn interesting Russian hand painted enamel on porcelain paperweight or decorative item.  The porcelain is cushion shaped and domed and features a scene of the Rostov Kremlin Museum with stylised trees and foreground.  It is signed Исл катков - Katkov was listed as an artist producing Rostov miniatures during the 1950's to 1970's and this item would date from this period.  The museum's information called the miniatures having filigree 'lace' detail, which is seen here.  The metal tests as silver at a grade lower than Sterling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe item is mounted on a small wooden block which has veneer facings. there is small hole in the wood drilled at an angle.  There are also some glue marks where there was perhaps a label previously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA very decorative and stylish item and not commonly seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVery good order, slight wear.  Hole drilled in the wood and glue marks to reverse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements (Approx)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWidth:  8.8 cm  ( 3 3\/8 inch ) overall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight:  7 cm  ( 2 3\/4 inch ) overall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 124 grams (before packing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStock Code:  2893  FB22-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracked and insured shipping is provided free of charge to most UK addresses, there may be charges for remote or offshore locations.  Your item(s) will usually be shipped within 48hrs of order (weekdays), you will receive an email with confirmation of shipping and tracking code when your item is despatched.   Delivery is usually 1-3 business days from despatch, if you need an item more urgently please get in touch to see if we can assist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor international buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e once you have added the item to your cart and specified your delivery address the system will calculate the shipping price for you.  Shipping prices are automatically calculated for the most common destinations and items, if the system does not give you a shipping price for your particular item and location simply \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecherryantiques.co.uk\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we will update the system for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping for international orders will be by a tracked (where possible) and insured service via airmail or parcel carrier depending on location and item purchased.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Cherry Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39564679151718,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/7337\/products\/2893rostovrussianenameldeskitem_1of6.jpg?v=1645704809"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-green-glass-dump-paperweight-foil-column-air-bubbles-3337","title":"Antique Victorian Green Glass Dump Paperweight Foil Column \u0026 Air Bubbles (3337)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Product__description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA Victorian period glass dump style paperweight. It has a central foil column with air bubbles emanating from craters in the surface. It has a rough snapped pontil to the base.  Near the top there is a semi-circular ring of tiny bubbles with one large bubble, this is probably accidental. 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