1930's Art Deco Vintage Ink Blotter

This is a vintage ink blotter. An English, marble desktop accessory or paperweight, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. A treat for the calligrapher, with an exquisite Art Deco form Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Striking vein interest to the luxuriant Black-Gold Portoro marble Tactile chamfered handle unscrews to replace the blotting paper Substantial in the hand, with a weight of 692g (1.52 lb) - ideal as a paperweight This is an attractive vintage ink blo