Cotham Marble Stromatolite Rhaetian Limestone Paperweight/Display Piece Frame Bristol  UK in Black Gift Box + Stand

Polished Cotham Marble in a black card gift box. Can be used as a paperweight or as a display piece, making an unusual gift. Cotham Marble, also known as Landscape marble, is a variety of Rhaetian ; uppermost stromatolitic limestone, from the Penarth group, found in South Wales and Southwestern England in the area of Bristol, possibly extending to the South East coast of Devon. It is named after Cotham House in Cotham, Bristol. This limestone was used for ornamental purposes, particularly during the Victorian era. The reason it is called " landscape marble," is that on the cut and polished faces of this marble, there is the appearance of landscape scenery, such as trees, fields and hedges. Small information label in box lid and comes with a small acrylic display stand. Lovely and interesting gift which can be displayed in the home or  office.

 8.4 x 7.7  cm weight is 240 gm  code 100- 397