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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
Description

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 piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175416
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47633
Description
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.
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 piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175416
Dealers Internal Ref
47633
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The Old Cinema
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Location: 160 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 1PR, United Kingdom
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Ashford Black Marble Paperweight Inlaid with Various Stones, Derbyshire c.1870
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
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