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Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
$1,500
£1,136.11
€1,304.78
CA$2,101.99
A$2,285.29
CHF 1,211.66
MX$27,394.80
NOK 15,399.60
SEK 14,108.13
DKK 9,751.61
About the Item
A fine antique paperweight.
Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple
yellow band patterns.
In an ovoid egg shape with a red felt base.
Simply a great paperweight!
Date:
Early 20th Century or earlier
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is a small nick to the surface of the paperweight. Otherwise, there are some fine
light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Unknown
Marks:
Unmarked
Measurements:
Length: ca. 3 3/8 in.
Width: ca. 2 1/3 in.
Height: ca. 2 in.
Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 2.33 in (5.92 cm)Depth: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Precious Stone,Polished
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There is a small nick to the surface of the paperweight. Otherwise, there are some fine light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: DSA INV BR J221stDibs: LU1610229678802
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