Description: A very fine French Palais Royal Grand Tour paperweight from the early part of the 19th century. The weight is a rectangular block of black marble which is inset with floral swags of rose gold and silver. To the outer edge of the marble a single line of silver beading is inset. The paperweight is lifted by means of a handle well cast in the form of two intertwined serpents in gilt bronze of the finest quality. To the centre is an octagonal gilt bronze frame decorated with flowers. Within the frame is the original mirror glass with a fine painting of the Arc de Triomphe with people promenading and a horseman. Cracks to the mirror. 5 inches wide by 3.25 inches deep by 2.5 inches high ( 12.5 cms by 8 cms by 6.25 cms).
Price: 250 GBP
Location: Littlehampton
End Time: 2024-12-26T13:54:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25.1 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Style/ Period: palais royal
Product: paperweight
Age: 1800-1849
Primary Material: Mixed Material
Original/Repro: Original
