Malachite Obelisks

Pair of finely crafted obelisks, each 23 1/4 inches tall, with malachite stone veneer.

A fine & large antique black marble and specimen stone desk obelisk, Ashford Derbyshire, circa 1860. This large 14.5" obelisk is made of Derbyshire black marble. The obelisk is very elegantly inlaid with a variety of semi-precious polished hard-stone, including Derbyshire Blue John, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Carrara Marble, Polished Agate, and many others. Each obelisk stands on a stepped base and is inlaid with a floral motif, condition is excellent, no damage or restoration noted. Ashford Black Marble is the name given to a dark limestone, quarried from mines near Ashford-in-the-Water, in Derbyshire, England. Once cut, turned and polished, its shiny black surface is highly decorative. Ashford Black Marble is a very fine-grained sedimentary rock and is not a true marble in the geological sense. It can be cut and inlaid with other decorative stones and minerals, using a technique known as Pietra Dura. The mineral has been used decoratively since prehistoric times; the first recorded customer was the Elizabethan Countess, Bess of Hardwick...

PAIR of Italian Neo-classic-style (1940s) faux malachite green painted obelisks resting on a white and gilt decorated triangular base (PRICED AS PAIR)

A fine pair of antique black marble and specimen stone obelisks, Derbyshire, circa 1840. This pair of 10.5" obelisks are made of Derbyshire black marble, most likely from the Matlock...

A pair of large Russian Biedermeier obelisks. The entire body is enriched with a mosaic of malachite slabs. Each base is made out of single blocks ...

Striking green malachite paneled veneer pyramid. This beautiful and interesting vintage piece will add style to your décor. Whether a Mid Century purist or a stylish addition to your...

A Monumental Pair of Faux Malachite Painted Obelisks, 20th century. Very vibrant, large, and decorative. 40″ high x 7.5″ wide x 7.5″ Very good ov...

A little pair of Grand Tour obelisks. Made of Malachite. Italy second half of the 19th century.

Striking green malachite paneled veneer pyramid with graduating brass inlay separation. Pyramid measures 6.5" in height by 5.25" square. In very good vintage condition.

Imposing and solid malachite stone tower shaped as a square base with a long tapered rectangular body and ending with a pyramidal too.

A grand pair of neoclassical style ormolu-mounted malachite obelisk, American, 20th century. The impressive pair of obelisks crafted of a highly figured malachite veneered onto a ...

Large pair of beautifully figured Malachite Obelisks. (This pair was acquired by the previous owner in the early 1990s for € 16.000,--).