Monumental Pair of Italian Grand Tour Ormolu-Mounted Green Granite Obelisks
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Monumental Pair of Italian Grand Tour Ormolu-Mounted Green Granite Obelisks
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Grand Tour (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1798217947682
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