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Style: Victorian
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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Malachite & Black Marble Obelisks
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large reclaimed malachite and black marble obelisks. This pair of matching neoclassical style obelisks are suitable for any interior, making a striking statement either sid...
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Materials
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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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1860s English Antique Victorian Obelisks
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble
Small Antique Display Pedestal, English, Oak, Jardiniere, Bust Stand, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique display pedestal. An English, oak jardiniere or bust stand, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appea...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Victorian Obelisks
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Amethyst & White Statuary Marble Obelisks
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large reclaimed amethyst and white statuary marble obelisks. This pair of matching neoclassical style obelisks are suitable for any interior, modern or period.
Dating to t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Victorian Obelisks
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19th Century Carved Mahogany Pedestal Torchere
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved mahogany pedestal torchere
The column has a barley twist turning, both top and bottom are round, the top has a small lip and t...
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Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Obelisks
Materials
Mahogany
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...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Obelisks
Materials
Mahogany
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Find a broad range of unique Victorian obelisks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage obelisks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian obelisks made in a specific country, there are Europe, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for obelisks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $554 and tops out at $668 while the average work can sell for $610.
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