Fine Late C19th Italian 'Grand Tour' Souvenir Marble Paperweight with Micro-mosaic Panel .

Fine late 19th Italian 'Grand Tour' souvenir marble paperweight with micro-mosaic panel.

Superb quality micro-mosaic panel cartouche-shaped paperweight depicting the 'Forum Romanum' , the Roman Forum.

The coloured micro-mosaic panel depicts the Temple of Vespasian and Titus in the foreground, with the further sites of the the Arch of Septimius Severus , the Column of Phocas , the Temple of Saturn and the Temple of Castor and Pollux to the background . To the close foreground is an area of leafy green foliage.

Beautifully executed in fine micro-mosaic with a cleverly conceived perspective that leads the eye deeply into the landscape.

Set into a polished 'Belgio nero' black marble shaped body with a moulded or ribbed edge for purposes of grip .

In excellent original condition with only very minor historic chips to the shaped edges .

H 4"

W 6"

D 0.75"

Italy , Rome c.1870

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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.