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19th Century Blue John 'Also known as Derbyshire Spar' Urn

Offered by: Stair's Incurable Collector

Description
A rare & unusual blue john urn (also known as Derbyshire Spar)
Polished & mounted on a marble base.

Repaired: Minor chips repaired & touched up. In very good Overall condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Blue John (known as Derbyshire Spar) is a semi-precious mineral, a form of fluorite with bands of a purple-blue or yellowish colour. In the UK it is found only at Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern at Castleton in Derbyshire. During 19th cent.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Marble, Polished.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1830
Styles / Movements:	George IV
Incollect Reference #:	551495

Dimensions

W.	5 in;	H.	13.5 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	12.7 cm;	H.	34.29 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

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