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Elegant "Rannas" Porphyry Paperweight with Silver Mount, Swedish, circa 1890

$1,750
£1,322.21
€1,514.85
CA$2,441.82
A$2,661.46
CHF 1,407.09
MX$32,038.88
NOK 17,859.46
SEK 16,373.47
DKK 11,316.01

About the Item

An Elegant Silver Mounted "Rannas" Porphyry Paperweight, with small chip on a short edge. Beautiful figuring to the stone. Would enhance any desk's appearance. Circa 1890.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.6 in (6.61 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. one small chip to side edge. Mount on securely.
  • Seller Location:
    Spencertown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JKPW1stDibs: LU1620247331182

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