Mercedes Benz Paperweight - Brass & Enamel

Our love for rare and beautiful objects isn’t limited to the horological realm. While our perpetual treasure hunt often begins with watches, it inevitably expands outward — because the world of vintage ephemera has its own irresistible allure. Since our founding, we’ve followed that impulse, gathering unusual finds that we’re delighted to share each holiday season.

From vintage clocks to pocket knives, lighters to dive instruments, old-world ashtrays to desk sculptures — these objects tug at the nostalgic heart and indulge our instinct for preservation and storytelling.

And as much as we’d love to keep everything… we can’t.

This vintage Mercedes-Benz paperweight is crafted from solid brass and features the brand’s iconic three-pointed star rendered in richly colored blue cloisonné enamel at the center. While its precise origins are lost to time, we suspect it was a dealer-commissioned or distributor-produced piece from the 1970s or early 1980s — back when Mercedes sedans were overbuilt, chrome-trimmed, and engineered to last several lifetimes.

Whether it lives as a display piece or keeps errant documents in check, it brings a quiet confidence to any desk or shelf. A small but unmistakable nod to the golden age of Mercedes-Benz — and a perfect gift for the enthusiast who knows their W113s from their W116s.

Our Pledge

Analog:Shift stands behind the authenticity of our products in perpetuity.

Condition

Since our pieces are vintage or pre-owned, please expect wear & patina from usage and age. Please read each item description and examine all product images.

Warranty

We back each Analog:Shift vintage timepiece with a two-year mechanical warranty from the date of purchase.

International Buyers

Please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.

All of our watches include complementary insured shipping within the 50 states.

Most of our products are on hand and will ship directly from our headquarters in New York City. In some cases, watches will be shipped directly from one of our authorized partners.

We generally ship our products via FedEx, fully insured, within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required for receipt of all packages for insurance purposes. Expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. We are also happy to hand deliver your purchase in Manhattan or you may pick it up at our showroom.

Returns must be sent overnight or by priority international delivery, fully insured and paid for by the customer. A restocking fee may apply. Watches must be returned in the same condition as initially shipped.

We welcome international buyers, please contact us prior to purchase for additional details on shipping and payment options.