Large 19th Century Marble & Slate Snail Paperweight Book Sets The folding mechanism still functions

The folding mechanism still functions perfectly and the William Whiteley plaque remains clearly visible to the underside

The glass is wonderfully original with with visible bubbles and waves throughout

The majority of later portraits and sculptures of the composer are based on Klein’s life mask

and went to Edinburgh to study art

with delicately carved birds feeding from a bunch of berries beneath

Large 19th Century Marble & Slate Snail Paperweight Book Sets The folding mechanism still functionsAn unusual Victorian carved marble and slate paperweight of large proportions, depicting a snail amongst a plant with its head hidden behind a leaf. The paperweight is a fantastic looking piece with the snail finely carved in high relief with exceptional attention to detail throughout. There are a few nibbles to the extremities in areas but generally the whole displays very well indeed. Dimensions Length: 17. 5cm Width: 12cm Delivery UK Mainland: FREE