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A handsome 19th-century Grand Tour-style specimen stone tablet, with a rectangular inlay of polished hardstones and marbles set into a …
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A handsome 19th-century Grand Tour-style specimen stone tablet, with a rectangular inlay of polished hardstones and marbles set into a black stone frame. The inlay is a lively geometric patchwork of triangles, trapezoids, and irregular polygons fitted together with fine joins. Specimen pieces like this were made as souvenirs for Grand Tour travelers, particularly in Italy, to show the range of ornamental stones. Here the pieces are arranged as a modern-looking abstract design. Use it as a paperweight, desk tablet, card or trinket tray or a display piece on a stand. It also works well as a small piece of “found art” on a shelf or coffee table. A great gift for the person that already has everything! A truly distinctive piece.
Dimensions: 1"H, 4" W, 3"D
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 3ʺD × 1ʺH
- Styles
- Grand Tour
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Malachite
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- In perfect condition In perfect condition less
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