Lot 149
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AN ITALIAN SPECIMEN JASPER, AFRICANO AND VERDE ANTICO MARBLE TABLE TOP
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AN ITALIAN SPECIMEN JASPER, AFRICANO AND VERDE ANTICO MARBLE TABLE TOP

FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY

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AN ITALIAN SPECIMEN JASPER, AFRICANO AND VERDE ANTICO MARBLE TABLE TOP
FIRST HALF 19TH CENTURY
Of circular shape, centred by a diaspro di Sicilia, porphyry and serpentina medallion, within a radiating arrangement inset with various types of jaspers including diaspro giallo agatato, within a rope-twist border and circular outer edge, with remains of a paper label inscribed 'Tav... fioccagl.../costruito dal.../E. Chaplin 2 Hyde Par...', on a later gilt-metal circular stand
36 in. (91.5 cm.) diameter, the top
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Lot Essay

Set with a remarkable selection of jasper and marble specimen, the present lot is characteristic of the marble tops or 'slabs' acquired by English amateurs on their Grand Tour in Italy. A virtually identical top from Hilborough Hall, featuring a conforming rope-twist border and inset with differing jasper and marble panels, was sold at Christie's, London, 21 October 1985, lot 71.

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