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A pair of wooden Grand Tour obelisks, emulating marble, Italy 1870.
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A pair of Grand tour obelisks, made out of lacquered wood emulating Black Belgian marble and gilt brass elements. Four gilt brass spheres are the feet, than a parallelepiped base with painted emulating ‘Rosso Antico’ marble elements decorated with gold painted frame. The front one shows a floral gold painted decoration. Four gilt brass spheres holding the obelisk. At the top a brass gilt sphere and point. Italy circa 1870.
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU917135351532
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