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An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century

$5,000
£3,734.21
€4,333
CA$6,925.04
A$7,762.91
CHF 4,048.18
MX$95,154.32
NOK 51,297.25
SEK 48,769.91
DKK 32,329.80
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About the Item

The hinged Burl walnut book inlaid with tulipwood opens to reveal 18 varieties of marbles. Including imperial porphyry, green porphyry,
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Grand Tour (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Spencertown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 021061stDibs: LU1620244603082

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