Contemporary desktop sculpture thingy... What is it?

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  1. Sally Jennifer Wilkins

    Sally Jennifer Wilkins Jasmine3

    Can you help me with this desktop sculpture. Base is copper steel extending wire running through a curved copper sheet and finished with steel balls on ends.

    Copper base has 16 on it, looks to have been forged and copper put in a mould. No signature. I tried google lens, Takis came up as nearest looking item. Really dont know how you would classify it and what kind of name to give it. Stumped please help.

    Oh its 30cm high by 9cm wide.

    Thanks
     

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  2. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Just making it bigger. Please use Full Image for your photos. :)

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    KikoBlueEyes, Mar 1, 2022
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    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    In the 1960's, desk toys became popular. They still are a thing. Have you tried "Vintage Desk Toy" as a search?
     
    KikoBlueEyes, Mar 1, 2022
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  4. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Is it magnetic? Some were for paperclips.
     
    i need help, Mar 1, 2022
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  5. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Maybe to hold business cards? I see "10" on the base,is there other marks? Reminds me of Calder,but then again he was copied by many,many others.
     
    johnnycb09, Mar 1, 2022
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  6. Sally Jennifer Wilkins

    Sally Jennifer Wilkins Jasmine3

    Thankyou
     
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  7. Sally Jennifer Wilkins

    Sally Jennifer Wilkins Jasmine3

    Thankyou! No I haven't, So back down the rabbithole
     
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  8. Sally Jennifer Wilkins

    Sally Jennifer Wilkins Jasmine3

    Yes, i wondered about Calder he did desktop mobiles and stuff. I thought it was 16 on the weight but its a rough 0 Thankyou
     
    Sally Jennifer Wilkins, Mar 1, 2022
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