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Victorian Ashford Marble Pietra Dura Desk Weight
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Victorian Ashford Marble Pietra Dura Desk Weight

19th century
Sold 29 November 2025 · Hobson May Collection
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Description

A gorgeous Derbyshire Ashford marble pietra dura desk weight inlaid with natural stone specimens. The beautifully inlaid floral spray highlights the beauty of the stones and the skill of the craftsman. The desk weight is in good condition considering its age, please see photos. These beautiful antique paperweights are becoming very hard to find and we can never resist them when we see them!

A very distinctive item to use as a paper weight or display vertically. A very unusual gift.

D 1084

c. 1860

Length: 4.75" 12 cm

Width: 3.75" 9 cm

Height; .75" 2 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this Ashford Marble Desk Weight to the 19th Century.

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SA1180844
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D1084
Description
A gorgeous Derbyshire Ashford marble pietra dura desk weight inlaid with natural stone specimens.
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The beautifully inlaid floral spray highlights the beauty of the stones and the skill of the craftsman.
Hobson May Collection

The desk weight is in good condition considering its age, please see photos. These beautiful antique paperweights are becoming very hard to find and we can never resist them when we see them!

A very distinctive item to use as a paper weight or display vertically. A very unusual gift.

D 1084

c. 1860

Length: 4.75" 12 cm

Width: 3.75" 9 cm

Height; .75" 2 cm

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this Ashford Marble Desk Weight to the 19th Century.

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SA1180844
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D1084
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Archive I A rectangular black marble desk weight featuring a flush-inlaid stone floral mosaic depicting white blossoms and green leaves. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Ashford Marble Pietra Dura Desk Weight

Archive II A rectangular black marble desk weight featuring a flush-inlaid stone floral mosaic depicting white blossoms and green leaves. View II
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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
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Verified Since Oct 2015
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A rectangular black marble desk weight featuring a flush-inlaid stone floral mosaic depicting white blossoms and green leaves.
Victorian Ashford Marble Pietra Dura Desk Weight
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A rectangular black marble desk weight featuring a flush-inlaid stone floral mosaic depicting white blossoms and green leaves.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBlack marble, various coloured inlay stones
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsFloral inlay, Botanical motif, Rectangular form
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Ashford black marble refers to a dark, fine-grained limestone quarried in Derbyshire, England, which can be polished to a deep black finish. It gained significant popularity during the Victorian era, often decorated with inlaid coloured stones known as pietra dura.

Pietra dura involves meticulously cutting and fitting highly polished, coloured or patterned stones together to form a pictorial mosaic. The pieces are flush-fitted into a recess within a base stone, such as black marble, creating a seamless flat surface.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-cut natural mineral stones, such as malachite, calcite, and various marbles, rather than synthetic resins or paints. Signs of age include minor surface wear, hand-polished finishes, and natural geological inclusions within the stone matrix.

This type of decorative object functions effectively as a sculptural element on a traditional timber desk, a bookshelf, or a mantelpiece. It adds tactile contrast, historical texture, and dark neutral tones to contemporary shelving or tablescapes.

Polished stone surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using acidic cleaners, alcohol, or abrasive agents, as these can permanently etch or dull the high gloss finish of the marble.
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