Tomlinson collection of Ashford Black Marble ornaments and jewellery
Various
- Art Funded
- 2005
- Dimensions
- Various
- Vendor
- Executor for the Estate of the late Mrs M Tomlinson
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.
Provenance
Collection amassed by Michael Tomlinson circa 1955-2005.