Large 19th Century Marble & Slate Snail Paperweight Art reading 'DE VITA VIS'

reading 'DE VITA VIS'

and there is one small area of paint loss amongst the branches of the tree (please see photograph)

fully hallmarked for Charles Boyton & Sons

in a later red morocco leather case from previous retail at Parkes

Large 19th Century Marble & Slate Snail Paperweight Art reading 'DE VITA VIS'An 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