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 A small, heavy, often decorative object that is placed on loose papers to hold them down is called a paper weight. “Paperweight" is something of a misnomer. They are magnificent examples of fine workmanship of the glass artisan at their best, and are appreciated for their aesthetic as opposed to their utilitarian aspect.
Paperweights are made in factories where many artists and technicians collaborate, as well as in studios occupied by sole artisans. Both may produce inexpensive "gift" weights as well as the more expensive "collector" weights. An advantage of paperweight collecting, as opposed to many other collectibles such as oil paintings and toys, is that they require no special conditions of temperature and humidity for their preservation. |
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