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Antique bronze desk paperweight from the Netherlands, dating to 1910–1920, depicting Atlas supporting the heavens, with dimensions 13 × 6.5 × 5 cm and weighing 1957 g.
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Description from the seller
This object is a beautiful antique bronze or brass paperweight depicting the mythological figure Atlas, who bears the heavens (often interpreted as the earth) on his shoulders.
From the details, the design shows strong characteristics of the Art Deco or Amsterdam School period.
The three consecutive engraved names read:
H..J. Koper
J.F. von Glahn
C.G. Meerburg
Heritage and meaning of the names
The combination of these names points very strongly toward the Dutch maritime sector, brokerage around the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
In historical archives (such as shipping and trade registers from that period) these specific surnames frequently appear in proximity to one another:
J.F. von Glahn: This most likely refers to the Amsterdam-based shipbroker J.F. von Glahn who was well-known at the time.
Around 1896 this office actively dealt with public sales, appraisals, and auctions of (steel) steamships, bomschuiten, and maritime inventories in Amsterdam.
C.G. Meerburg:
_A namesake mechanical engineer and maritime expert_ (C.G. Meerburg) who was active in Amsterdam at the time on commissions related to shipping, machinery, etc.
Weight 1957 grams
For a good general impression, please see the attached photos
Will be sent by registered mail
This object is a beautiful antique bronze or brass paperweight depicting the mythological figure Atlas, who bears the heavens (often interpreted as the earth) on his shoulders.
From the details, the design shows strong characteristics of the Art Deco or Amsterdam School period.
The three consecutive engraved names read:
H..J. Koper
J.F. von Glahn
C.G. Meerburg
Heritage and meaning of the names
The combination of these names points very strongly toward the Dutch maritime sector, brokerage around the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
In historical archives (such as shipping and trade registers from that period) these specific surnames frequently appear in proximity to one another:
J.F. von Glahn: This most likely refers to the Amsterdam-based shipbroker J.F. von Glahn who was well-known at the time.
Around 1896 this office actively dealt with public sales, appraisals, and auctions of (steel) steamships, bomschuiten, and maritime inventories in Amsterdam.
C.G. Meerburg:
_A namesake mechanical engineer and maritime expert_ (C.G. Meerburg) who was active in Amsterdam at the time on commissions related to shipping, machinery, etc.
Weight 1957 grams
For a good general impression, please see the attached photos
Will be sent by registered mail
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
13 cm
Width
6.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
