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ANTIQUE #SA1175416

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

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: The Old Cinema

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.
 
Internal Reference: 47633
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1175416
Dateline of this antique is 1870
Height is 2.5cm (1.0inches)
Width is 14cm (5.5inches)
Depth is 9cm (3.5inches)
Antique SA1175416 shown on this page was made in 1870. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1870
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The Old Cinema
London
United Kingdom
Tel: 0208 995 4166
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD