19th Century Grand Tour Silver Gilt & Marble Desk Weight Book Sets The coffer is formed of

The coffer is formed of unusually slim planks

The bust shows some light wear to the base commensurate with age but generally remains in a very good crisp condition throughout

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The prestigious Highgate School crest is gilt stamped to the front board

There is shelf wear to the extremities of both volumes and a small tear to the title panel of Volume I

19th Century Grand Tour Silver Gilt & Marble Desk Weight Book Sets The coffer is formed ofAn 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.