Early C19th Italian Specimen Marble Inlaid Rectangular Paperweight.

Early C19th Italian specimen marble inlaid rectangular paperweight.

Italian white marble rectangular block paperweight profusely and skilfully inlaid with coloured randomly-shaped polished marble and agate specimens. The inside border framed with an inlaid line of black marble .

Produced as both 'Grand Tour' souvenirs and decorative items , specimen marble paperweights and objects of this type have traditionally been manufactured in both Rome and Florence since the Renaissance.

A multitude of coloured marble specimens are included, amongst them being malachite , giallo di Siena , porphyry, Nero marquina and onyx examples .

In excellent original condition with only minor fritting to the edges commensurate with age , use and purpose.

H 1"

W 6"

D 4"

Italy c. 1820

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

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 .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

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Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

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.