Paperweight - Bronze, Marble

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Rare antique desk weight and letter opener set, crafted in bronze with a white marble central structure on a black marble base, embellished with gold-plated bronze appliqués featuring floral motifs and rosettes and dating from the 20th century; height about 25 cm, width 8.2 cm, depth 8 cm, weight 1.3 kg, in good condition with minor signs of wear.

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A rare, antique, and admirable paperweight and letter opener.
A collectible item made of bronze with a marble base.

The central element is a white marble structure decorated with gold-plated bronze applications featuring floral motifs and rosettes, and adorned with a black marble base with pearl inlay. On the side, there are metal supports and gold metal bands that facilitate the placement of letter openers.
The handles of both letter openers are decorated with engraved details and a patinated surface featuring female figures.

Height of 23 - 25 cm (depending on how the letter opener is adjusted).

Weight 1.3 kg

The marble corners have minor scratch marks caused over time.

Will be well packaged and shipped insured

A rare, antique, and admirable paperweight and letter opener.
A collectible item made of bronze with a marble base.

The central element is a white marble structure decorated with gold-plated bronze applications featuring floral motifs and rosettes, and adorned with a black marble base with pearl inlay. On the side, there are metal supports and gold metal bands that facilitate the placement of letter openers.
The handles of both letter openers are decorated with engraved details and a patinated surface featuring female figures.

Height of 23 - 25 cm (depending on how the letter opener is adjusted).

Weight 1.3 kg

The marble corners have minor scratch marks caused over time.

Will be well packaged and shipped insured

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Bronze, Marble
Country of Origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Width
8.2 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated Period
20th
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Objects sold
100%
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