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Description
The top Italian, mid-19th Century by F. Betti, Florence, in the manner of Antoni Cioci; the base French, 20th Century.
The rectangular porphyry top with lapis lazuli banding and inset to the centre with pietra dura depictions of vases, jugs, flowers, jewellery, shells and a butterfly, set on an ormolu base with blued-steel frieze and a joining scrolling stretcher to the lower section, the top with two circular maker's paper labels to the underside.
A similar table top can be seen in the Ugolini Collection in Florence, illustrated in Massinelli, A.M., The Gilbert Collection, Hardstones (2000) London, p. 110.
Literature-+
Massinelli, A.M., The Gilbert Collection, Hardstones (2000) London
Details
Country of Origin
Date of Manufacture
Mid-19th Century
Period
Style
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu (Gilt Bronze), Pietra Dura, Porphyry
Colour
Dimensions
Height
46 cm / 18.1 inches
Width
113.5 cm / 44.5 inches
Depth
70.5 cm / 27.6 inches
Reference:
15031