Ashley Calvert

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Fine set of 9 antique Italian gilders’ burnishers, in agate, of various shapes and sizes:
N. 5 - with a handle in turned hard wood and a threaded brass collar
N. 4 - freehand/without handle in green agate
INTACT STONES as shown in the photo. Suitable for work and for collection.

Agate tips: large hook (2), slim hook (1), tapered point (1), rounded spatula (1).
Freehand shapes: curved profile (2), flat oval (1), large format (1).

NB. the dimensions in the description refer to the large-hook burnisher.

Pregevole set di 9 brunitoi italiani antichi da doratore, in agata, di varie forme e dimensione:
N. 5 - con manico in legno duro tornito e collare in ottone filettato
N. 4 - a mano libera/senza manico in agata verde
PIETRE INTEGRE come da foto. Adatti al lavoro e da collezione.

Punte in agata: grande uncino (2), uncino sottile (1), punta affusolata (1), paletta tondeggiante (1).
Forme a mano libera: profilo curvo (2), ovale piatto (1), grande formato (1).

NB. le dimensioni in descrizione si riferiscono al brunitoio a grande uncino.

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Working tool (9)  - Set of burnishers - Bookbinders' Gold Leaf Burnishers

Italy - Agate, Wood, Brass - 1850-1900

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Set of 9 antique Italian burnishers for gilding, made from agate, wood and brass, dating to circa 1850–1900, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains.

Working tool (9) - Set of burnishers - Bookbinders' Gold Leaf Burnishers

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Set of 9 antique Italian burnishers for gilding, made from agate, wood and brass, dating to circa 1850–1900, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains.

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