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English "Grand Tour" Derbyshire Specimen Marble Desk Plaques or Paperweights

Creator: Grand Tour
Offered by: Acroterion

Description
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".

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Carved and inlaid marble
Condition:	Good. Wear commensurate with age and use.
Creation Date:	circa 1850
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Neoclassical, Victorian
Patterns:	Geometric
Incollect Reference #:	535089

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com