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Antique Derbyshire Specimen Marble Paperweight

A mid 19th century Derbyshire Ashford black limestone paperweight inlaid with 36 various geometric specimen marbles including malachite, Derbyshire coral and Dukes red. Of rectangular form, the two long sides with thumb indentations. Excellent condition, very small nicks to bottom edge as to be expected.

Height 2.7cm

Width 15.2cm

Depth 9.8cm

English

Circa 1850