Description

Pair of mid C19th Italian specimen marble desk-top paperweights / pocket-watch stands of pyramid form .
Smart 'stacked' triangular pyramid-shaped specimen marble paperweights each with a cast-brass hook of flower-head design on which to suspend a pocket-watch or perhaps an item of jewellery .
Eleven coloured marble specimens tapering from a 'St.Anne' grey marble base the underside edge of which with a gentle bevel.
The very tips of the top specimen of each pyramid with a tiny historic chip .
This pair of Italian marble paperweights were probably conceived as ��Grand Tour� souvenirs , the shape being derived from the �Pyramid of Cestius� in Rome , the tomb of Gaius Cestius . The period of Roman history of the conquest of Egypt, saw a huge rise in fashionable popularity for all things Egyptian .
Such items were made for sale to wealthy tourists completing the �Grand Tour� of the sights and sites of classical Europe.
H 5"
W 3.5"
D 3.5"
Italy c.1860
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 .
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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.
Internal Ref: ML 1911