'Original 400G' paperweight, gold

With a smooth polished finish and gentle curves, Alex Foster's paperweight offers a simple sculptural form that also lends itself to its straightforward function. Machine carved from 24 carat gold and sterling silver-plated solid brass, the paperweight weighs precisely 400g — heavy enough to keep papers in place, yet light enough to hold, an action encouraged by the piece's wire wool-softened surface.