Belgian Black Marble More Desk Accessories

Pair of bookends made of the famous Belgian black marble with a detail of rose-beige marble. The height and length are 14.5 x 14.5 cm. the depth is 10 cm. The items are in good con...

A superbly decorative pair of 'Goût Égyptienne' obelisks in black and Rouge Griotte marbles, with exquisite relief decorations picked out in silver and gold. France, mid- to late 19th century. Exceptional quality, original decoration. Why we like them Beautiful objects like these have always been a favourite souvenir from the Grand Tour. Thanks to their ancient, timeless form, architectural but at the same time highly sculptural, these objects are perfectly suited for classical and modern interiors. Originally called tekhenu by the Ancient Egyptians, obelisks played a vital role in the religion as well as in the architecture of the ancient Egypt, often found in pairs at the entrance of the temples. The word "obelisk" as used in English today is of Greek rather than Egyptian origin because Herodotus, the Greek traveller, was one of the first classical writers to use the term 'obeliskos' to describe them. In Egyptian mythology, the obelisk symbolized the sun god Ra, and was said to have been a petrified ray of the Aten, the sundisk. The pyramid and obelisk's significance have been previously overlooked, especially the astronomical phenomena connected with sunrise and sunset: Zodiacal light...

Table lamp with original patina. And safe for immediate usage in the World. Weight lamp 2.3 Kg- 5.07 pound Sizes without lampshade: Height 37 cm- 14.56-inch, diameter 13 cm -5.11-...

An American Art Nouveau cast patinated bronze sculpture "The Vine" by female sculptor, Harriet Whitney Frishmuth. The Vine depicts a nude dan...

Art Deco 'Chained Bulldog' Car Mascot / Hood Ornament by Marvel, French, 1920´s, marked with foundry stamp number 213, silver-plated bronze, large version, 14cm long, complete with ...