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Period: Mid-19th Century
A Fine Pair of Russian Empire Period Malachite And Ormolu Obelisks, Early 1800's
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Quite Rare Pair of 19th Century Russian Empire Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks with Maiden Ormolu Mounts. Each obelisk is complete with four sides which terminate upwards to a triangular point. The bases are fitted with ormolu mounts which include hand-chased and hand-chiseled maidens holding flaming torches in either hand and on the other panel decoration of a vine with a winged bow. On top of the large ormolu mounts are smaller mounts which depict child masks in wings. Underneath and on top of the square base are ormolu mounts which depict acanthus leaves flourishing throughout with hand-chased and hand-chiseled fluted veins. The entire body of the obelisk is veneered with the most incredible and highest quality antique Russian malachite...
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Russian Empire Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Painted Slate & Marble Obelisk, 1840
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Tapered square obelisk in painted slate with faux malachite panels on three sides, rising from architectural pediments atop each side of the square plinth. The plinth is mounted on a...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Marble, Slate
19th Century Marble Column
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant 19th-century column crafted from white Carrara marble from Italy is a piece of great beauty and refinement. In good overall condition, it measures 77x14x14 cm.
This col...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Carrara Marble
A Fine pair of Antique Russian sienna marble and jasper Helmet Military obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite large pair of Antique Russian Dore Bronze, Sienna marble and Jasper, Neoclassical style, Military Helmet (Trophy) form standin...
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European Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
19th C. French Grand Tour Dore Bronze Colonne de Juillet Mounted as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large and high quality 19th century French Dore bronze Colonne de Juillet mounted as a lamp. The Colonne de Juillet is a monument in France in recognition of the Revolution of 1830. It stands in the middle of the Place de la Bastille, and recognizes the "three glorious" or Trois Glorieuses (July 27-29) which was the fall of Charles X the King of France and the commencement of King Louis-Philippe, "King of the French". It was built between the years 1835 and 1840. This piece is truly spectacular and embodies the true masterpiece of the original Colonne de Juillet. The columnar body rests on a round carrara marble socle, which holds-up the dore bronze column. The dore bronze column sits on a square marble base which steps up-to a carrara marble base with dore bronze medallions symbolizing the great country of France. The upper portion is ornamented with Barye lions...
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French Louis Philippe Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Marble, Bronze
Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large marble obelisks. Made from solid Verde Antico marble with bronze neoclassical style decorative mounts on all four sides.
Category
Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Rosewood and Inlaid Jardinière
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4646 stylish rosewood plant stand / jardinière, having original brass gallery to the top and lift up centre enclosing original liner, above fine...
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French Rococo Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Patinated and Gilt Hieroglyphed Roman Obelisks
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century patinated and gilt hieroglyphed Roman obelisks having lapis lazuli panel inserts in base.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pietra Dura Marble Desk Obelisk Thermometer Ashford Blue John Derbyshire
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique black marble & specimen stone desk obelisk & thermometer, Ashford Derbyshire, circa 1860.
This large 15.5" tall obelisk is made of Derbyshire black marble. The...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, Breccia Marble, Marble, Alabaster, Quart...
Antique Pietra Dura Marble Ashford Desk Obelisk Thermometer Buxton Derbyshire
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique black marble & specimen stone desk obelisk & thermometer, Ashford Derbyshire, circa 1860.
This large 14.75" 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 etc.
The top of the obelisk is inlaid with colored stone in a floral design, below is a mercury thermometer with the name "J, Turner Buxton", the thermometer is fully functioning, the base is also inlaid with colored stone in a floral design, the obelisk is raised on a stepped base.
Condition is very good, no damage or restoration, this very elegant obelisk is ready to grace your home or office.
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...
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English Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Ashford Black and Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk Thermometer
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Ashford black marble obelisk from a UK private collection.
This striking obelisk has a centrally mounted ivory register with a malachite surround and a beautiful floral d...
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English Neoclassical Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Marble
Pair of Vase Holding Columns Wood, Italy, Mid 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of wooden vase holding columns, entirely lacquered in chinoiserie style. Shaped, the base has a tall painted plinth with red and black cheque...
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Italian Other Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Wood
French Carved Oak Column Display Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French carved oak column display pedestal
The pedestal is square in shape, the top has a 14” x 17” plinth so it is ideal to display a large ornament or similar
The front and sid...
Category
Gothic Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Oak
Large Pair of Antique Grand Tour Period Multi-Marble Columns Mounted as Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A Large Pair of Antique Italian Grand Tour Period Multi-Marble Columns Turned to Lamps. These are truly beautiful in quality, size, condition, and material. Each is expertly hand-car...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
19th Century Carved Mahogany Pedestal Torchere
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved mahogany pedestal torchere
The column has a tight barley twist turning, both top and bottom are round, the top has a small lip...
Category
Victorian Antique Mid-19th Century Obelisks
Materials
Mahogany
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