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Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
About the Item
A fine antique paperweight.
Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple & yellow band patterns.
In an ovoid egg shape with a red felt base.
Simply a great paperweight!
Date:
Early 20th Century or earlier
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is a small nick to the surface of the paperweight. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Unknown
Marks:
Unmarked
Measurements:
Length: ca. 3 3/8 in.
Width: ca. 2 1/3 in.
Height: ca. 2 in.
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- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 2.33 in (5.92 cm)Depth: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Precious Stone,Polished
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There is a small nick to the surface of the paperweight. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: DSA INV BR J221stDibs: LU1610229678802
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