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An excellent carved and polished Swedish porphyry ornament or large paperweight, of baluster form, measuring 10.5cm in height and weighing 632g, crowned with an (unmarked) square silver sundial engraved with Roman numerals. The stone is of an exquisite quality, with many ochre inclusions. 

Condition: Very good, no damages or repairs. Minor wear commensurate with age.

This lot will be carefully packaged and sent by registered and insured mail. 

Sweden

Sundial paperweight - Metal, Porphyry - Late 19th century

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Subject

Nicholas the Wonderworker

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