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English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Plaque Paperweights, circa 1850

About the Item

A collection of three 'Grand Tour' English / Italian polychrome marble plaques or paperweights, one rectangular; two of cartouche form, the 'Derbyshire' or 'Belgian Black' marble slabs inset with native English stones 'Blue John' (Derbyshire Spar), 'Duke's Red', 'Bird's-Eye', and foreign Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, and Jasper in 'ovoid' and 'kidney' form inlays. Measurements : Rectangular plaque: 8" by 4.63" by .88" Cartouche plaque 1: 8" by 5.5" by .75" Cartouche plaque 2: 7.88" by 5.44" by .63".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 4.63 in (11.77 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Kinderhook, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1002111800231
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