Fine Online Estate Sale Auction, Private Residence Honey Brook, PA
Lot 80:
Description
A trio of doorstops comprising two layered marble examples and one solid stone block. The two layered doorstops feature a tripartite construction consisting of a top layer of beveled reddish-brown brecciated marble, a central band of white marble, and a gray stone base. One of these is oriented vertically while the second is oriented horizontally. The third item is a solid rectangular block of cream-colored stone. This piece features incised markings on the front face, transcribed as a capital M followed by a star and a second capital M followed by a star (M* M*). The items appear to be constructed from bonded slabs and solid carved blocks.
Vertical layered doorstop: 5.5 x 2.75 x 2 inches
Horizontal layered doorstop: 2 x 5.5 x 2.75 inches
Cream stone doorstop: 3.5 x 5.25 x 2 inches.
Condition report:
The group exhibits general surface wear and light scuffing consistent with age and use. Small chips are present along the edges and corners of all three pieces, particularly on the beveled marble sections. Some light surface scratches are visible on the polished faces.
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