Three Alabaster Paperweights Inset with Grand Tour Views

Description:

Three Alabaster Paperweights Inset with Grand Tour Views, Italy, late 19th century, all carved as books with incised foliate decoration to borders, two depicting the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa: a hand-colored engraving, total lg. 5 1/4, and a black-and-white photograph, total lg. 3 3/4; and a double-sided example inset with black-and-white photographs depicting the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and cathedral in Milan, total lg. 5 3/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

All with wear and nicks to edges. Pisa with crack to glass and damage to engraving and metallic frame. Age-typical discoloration to photographs.


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