Lot of Assorted Vintage Paper Weight

Updated August 18, 2026

Decorative group of four vintage desk and novelty accessories comprising a domed Fahrenheit thermometer housed in a faceted clear glass base with aqua-toned backing, its dial graduated from approximately 0–140 degrees; a circular metal novelty decision spinner divided into humorous responses including “YES,” “NO,” “SIT ON IT,” “USE YOUR ANALYST,” “REORGANIZE,” “MAYBE,” “PASS THE BUCK,” and “FIRE SOMEONE”; a substantial cast brass capital letter “R” suitable as a desk ornament or decorative initial; and an eight-point star-form pressed-glass picture bubble with molded foliate decoration surrounding a circular central image area. An appealing mid-20th-century assemblage combining functional desk pieces and whimsical executive-office novelties. Condition is consistent with age and use, including oxidation and surface wear to the metal pieces, discoloration and spotting to the thermometer housing and dial, tarnish to the brass letter, and scratching, spotting, silvering deterioration, and a chip to the star-form picture bubble.Glass Art Glass "God Bless this Home" measures 2.5"H x 3"W, the other 3 glass paper weights measure 3.25" in diameter and 4"W x 2"D, the 2 irridecent art glass fish measures 5.5"W x 5"D and 9"H x 7.5"D, the thermostat is 3.5"H x 4.25"W, the glass picture bubble is 2"H x 5.5"W, the brace decision maker is 4" in diameter and the brass "R" is 4"W x 3.5"D.

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