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Ashford Black Marble Paperweight Inlaid with Various Stones, Derbyshire C.1870
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Ashford Black Marble Paperweight Inlaid with Various Stones, Derbyshire C.1870

19th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · The Old Cinema
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An Ashford Black Marble paperweight produced in Derbyshire, circa 1860–1880. The rectangular form is inlaid with a detailed floral spray using various hardstones, including white, blue and green specimens, applied in the pietra dura technique. Ashford marble, prized for its deep black polish, was quarried locally and widely used for decorative wares in the 19th century. This example showcases the precision and material richness of Victorian stone craftsmanship.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Ashford Black Marble Paperweight to the 1870s.

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SA1175416
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47633
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An Ashford Black Marble paperweight produced in Derbyshire, circa 1860–1880.
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The rectangular form is inlaid with a detailed floral spray using various hardstones, including white, blue and green specimens, applied in the pietra dura technique.
The Old Cinema

Ashford marble, prized for its deep black polish, was quarried locally and widely used for decorative wares in the 19th century. This example showcases the precision and material richness of Victorian stone craftsmanship.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Ashford Black Marble Paperweight to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175416
Dealers Internal Ref
47633
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Archive I A rectangular polished black marble paperweight inlaid with a central floral motif in white, blue, and brown stones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Ashford Black Marble Paperweight Inlaid with Various Stones, Derbyshire C.1870

Archive II A rectangular polished black marble paperweight inlaid with a central floral motif in white, blue, and brown stones. View II
Archive III A rectangular polished black marble paperweight inlaid with a central floral motif in white, blue, and brown stones. View III
Archive IV A rectangular polished black marble paperweight inlaid with a central floral motif in white, blue, and brown stones. View IV
Archive V A rectangular polished black marble paperweight inlaid with a central floral motif in white, blue, and brown stones. View V
Archive VI A rectangular polished black marble paperweight inlaid with a central floral motif in white, blue, and brown stones. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular polished black marble paperweight inlaid with a central floral motif in white, blue, and brown stones. View VII
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A rectangular polished black marble paperweight inlaid with a central floral motif in white, blue, and brown stones.
Ashford Black Marble Paperweight Inlaid with Various Stones, Derbyshire c.1870
Ref: SA1175416
A rectangular polished black marble paperweight inlaid with a central floral motif in white, blue, and brown stones.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • Material[Ashford black marble, Various mineral stones]
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFloral inlay, Pietra dura, Polished surface
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

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Ashford black marble is a fine-grained, dark limestone quarried in Derbyshire, England, capable of taking a high polish and used extensively for ornamental objects during the nineteenth century.

Craftsmen utilised the pietra dura technique, also known as multilayered stone inlay, embedding precisely cut coloured stones such as malachite, lapis lazuli, and local minerals into recessed channels within the limestone.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut stone pieces flush with the surface, natural variations in the limestone matrix, and minimal gaps filled with a black mastic compound rather than modern synthetic resins.

Position the piece atop a stack of vintage books on an office desk or coffee table to introduce textural contrast, tactile history, and a focal point of dark tonality.

Dust the surface gently with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and avoid all exposure to acidic liquids, chemical solvents, or abrasive cleaners, which can permanently etch the polished limestone finish.
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