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Tomlinson collection of Ashford Black Marble ornaments and jewellery

Various, c. 1830–1905

The raw material for Ashford Black Marble is extracted from only two quarries near the village of Ashford-in-the-Water, Derbyshire. Buxton had several craftsmen practicing the trade and the works were popular souvenirs from spa visits. The collection consists of 152 pieces including a table top, ten larger items like urns, 95 other smaller ornaments and 30 jewellery items.

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Title of artwork, date

Tomlinson collection of Ashford Black Marble ornaments and jewellery, c. 1830–1905

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Limestone & mineral or shell inlay

Dimensions

Various

Grant

5000

Total cost

20000

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