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BADA Gift List - Under £1000 The BADA Christmas Gift ListPiero Fornasetti Ceramic Zodiac Libra Pebble Paperweight.
Original Gold Box.
1960s.
This rare Piero Fornasetti Ceramic pebble paperweight in its original gold presentation box. The paperweight is oval with gold decorations depicting a set of scales with the word Libra in the pans. The base has a triangular-shaped raised form to allow the paperweight to be stable. The center is a circular hole.
This is the first paperweight I have found with its box.
Dimensions: 3 3/4 inches deep x 3 inches wide x 1 1/2 inches high
Mark: A Black circular star with white writing reading: Fornasetti Milano/Made in Italy.
Reference: Fornasetti: The Complete Universe, edited by Barnaba Fornasetti, Page 559, #8 for examples of form-stone-shaped paperweights.
Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac. It spans the 180-210th degree of the zodiac, between 180 and 207.25 degrees of celestial longitude. Wikipedia
Time period: September 24 - October 23
Element: Air
Ruling planet: Venus
Symbol: Scales
(Ref: NY10099-inn)
Dimensions
9.53cm x 7.62cmPrice
£650.00This object includes complimentary, Insured Shipping / Delivery within the UK
This object includes complimentary, International Insured Shipping
This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees