19th Century Grand Tour Silver Gilt & Marble Desk Weight Books - Biography An Argument Of Their Veracity

An Argument Of Their Veracity

A charming 19th century oak milking stool of rectangular form with four turned legs

Height: 1cm

The work is initialled 'J

a known wildlife sculptor

19th Century Grand Tour Silver Gilt & Marble Desk Weight Books - Biography An Argument Of Their VeracityAn Italian silver gilt and marble Grand Tour desk weight, circa. late 19th century. The carved sienna marble base is surmounted with a silver gilt infant on a bed, possibly after The Birth Of The King Of Rome. Italian hallmarks to the mount. There are some signs of wear commensurate with age throughout, namely a few small chips to the marble in places and tarnishing to the gilt but overall the piece displays well. Dimensions Length: 9. 75cm Width: 8.