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Item Ships From: United Kingdom
Egyptian Revival Black Rouge Griotte Marble Obelisk Grand Tour Pair 19th Century
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Egyptian Revival Black Rouge Griotte Marble Obelisk Grand Tour Pair 19th Century
A pair of black marble obelisks decorated with bas-relief hieroglyphs continued to the plinth bases ...
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Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble
Pair of 19th Century Ashford Black Marble and Pietra Dura Obelisks
Located in London, London
Pair of obelisks
Made from Ashford marble with pietra dura fronts
19th century
This striking pair of obelisks is crafted from Ashford black marble, a high-quality Derbyshire slate...
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19th Century British Grand Tour Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Stone
Antique Pair Monumental Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neoclassical ormolu mounted malachite obelisks, Circa 1920 in date.
The square conforming malachite columns taper to pyramid shapes with applied decorative g...
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1920s Neoclassical Vintage United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
20th Century Pair of Italian Obelisks, Hand-Painted Porcelain
Located in Southall, GB
Pair of highly decorative, hand painted porcelain obelisks. Wonderful vibrant colour decoration with cherubs on plaques.
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20th Century Italian United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Reclaimed Ashford Black Marble Obelisks
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of reclaimed Ashford black marble obelisks salvaged from an ex UK private collection.
This pair of matching Grand Tour style obelisks are inlaid with an array of beautifully ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Marble
A pair of Italian Verde Indio green marble obelisks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian Verde Indio green marble obelisks. Obelisks are thought to represent Immortality and eternity and were made popular by the Grand Tours of the 17th/ 18th Century whe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Marble
Fine Pair of Shell Obelisks
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of shell obelisks on painted, turned wood bases, with shells of various colours, and sizes forming the body of the obelisk, each topped by a whit...
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Mid-20th Century English United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Shell, Wood
Pair of Polished Cast Iron Obelisks
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of polished cast iron obelisks. Dating to circa 1900, this matching pair would make an elegant new feature in period and contemporary properti...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Metal, Iron
Important Pair of Georgian Period Vases on Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Pedestals
Located in London, GB
An Important Pair of Late Georgian Period
Patinated Bronze Mounted Torchères
An exceptional pair of flamed mahogany torchères standing over 6 feet tall, with extensive patinated bro...
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19th Century English Grand Tour Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of George III Mahogany Wine Cisterns Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Each cistern is in the form of a fluted vase on a rectangular pedestal. The lead-lined vases have brass handles, removable lids with pineapple finials and taps. The crossbanded pedestals have cupboard doors enclosing slatted shelves for warming plates in one and a lead-lined slops drawers, a tambour fronted shelf and a cellaret in the other.
Susan Stuart, 'Gillow of Lancaster and London', 2008 vol 1 p308-315 illustrates many pedestal urns including the drawings for Workington Hall, Cumbria, dated 1788. PLates 342 and 343 show pedestals with a similar arrangement of shelves and drawers. Thomas Sheraton explained the functions of dining room pedestals in his 'Drawing Book' of 1793: 'IN spacious dining rooms the sideboards are often made without drawers of any sort, having simply a rail, a little ornament...
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19th Century English George III Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Mahogany
A Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks With Roundels of the Roman Emperors
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks.
Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Marble, Porphyry
A Near Pair of Venetian 19th Century Blue Lapis Lazuli and Marble Obelisks
Located in London, GB
A Near Pair of Lapis Lazuli Obelisks
Veneered with the rare and semi-precious deep blue lapis admired for its intense colour, each obelisk with Carrara marble bases and moulding.
Pr...
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19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Carrara Marble
White Marble Stone Obelisk Made in Italy and in the Style of the Grand Tour
Located in London, GB
General note: Shipping quotes as supplied by 1stdibs are only indicative. We will discuss and figure out the best possible shipment method (and rate) for every individual object
We...
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20th Century Italian United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Stone, Marble
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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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Victorian United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Malachite, Marble
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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1860s French Rococo Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Rosewood
Massive Pair of Brescia and Cipollino Marble Obelisks
Located in London, by appointment only
Large-scale Grand Tour pair of Cipollino of Versilia and Breche d’Alep marble obelisks. Raised on stepped bases of Carrara and marble bases.
A fabulous pair of Cipollino of Versil...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Breccia Marble
Pair of Antique Statue Stands, English, Oak, Pedestal, Torchere, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique statue stands. An English, oak pedestal or torchere column, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Perfect st...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Oak
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 Late Victorian Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Oak
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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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Orthoceras Obelisks
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large pair of Orthoceras obelisks. This monumental pair are impressive decorative interior design pieces.
With a timeless look in a mid-century modern style, these obelisks make a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Stone
19th Century French Inlaid Mahogany Column Display Pedestal
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century French inlaid mahogany column display pedestal
This is a rectangular column, it is set on a stepped base with a square top
The Column is made in mahogany and has an ...
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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Mahogany
Tall Torchere or Lamp Stand This is a fine quality piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Torchere or Lamp Stand
This is a fine quality piece, the torchere has a 12” circular top with a raised moulded rim.
It stands on a carved 3 footed base with detailed acanthus ...
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19th Century Adam Style Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Walnut
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...
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Mid-19th Century Gothic Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Oak
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 United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Amethyst, Marble, Statuary Marble
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique United Kingdom 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 Victorian Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Mahogany
Octagonal Solid Blue Glass Obelisk by Venini
By Venini
Located in London, by appointment only
An Italian 1970s glass octagonal obelisk, of a bluish black almost anthracite color.
Signed underneath Venini Italy,
circa 1975.
Height 14 in (35.5cm).
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Glass
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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.
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Pair of Large 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Black Marble Nero Antico Obelisks
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very attractive pair of Italian Grand Tour black marble obelisks. Detailed hieroglyphics to the front side, on a green marble plinth. Minor corner chips to both obelisks, otherwise...
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
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H 18.51 in W 4.93 in D 4.93 in
Pair of Granite and Bronze Obelisks, Late 19th Century
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Russian Malachite Obelisks and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Pair of Italian 20th Century Rock Crystal Quartz Hand Carved
Located in VALENZA, IT
A gorgeous and decorative pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian rock crystal quartz hand carved and hand-polished obelisks. Each obelisk is made of a natural...
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19th Century Display Column
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century decorative carved wood, scraped to original paint.
Column, ideal display piece for artwork, urn or statue.
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19th Century Belgian Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Wood
Grand Tour Inlaid Obelisk Centrepiece
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition
From a private collection
Free international shipping
Grand Tour Inlaid Obelisk Centrepiece
Category
20th Century United Kingdom Obelisks
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Carved White Marble Torchere
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved White Marble Torchere
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
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Marble
Pair of Fossilised Marble Obelisks
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5384 Excellent pair of very stylish grey fossilised marble obelisks. All in home ready condition, one small chip to each one. Early Mid-20th Century.
Measures: H22" W5.5" D5.5"
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Antique Bust Stand, English, Oak, Jardiniere, Torchere Column, Victorian, c 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bust stand. An English, oak jardiniere or torchere column, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
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H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Pair of Ebonised Library Obelisks, circa 1865
Located in Faversham, GB
A pair of incise-carved ebonised library obelisks with stepped square bases. Picked out in gilt and in the Aesthetic Movement style of the mid-late 19th century. Acquired from a gent...
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Antique Bust Stand, English, Oak, Jardiniere, Torchere, Column, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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H 23.82 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in
Vintage Pair of Stunning Green Marble Obelisks Mid 20th C
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Vintage Pair Empire Revival Black Marble Obelisks 20th C
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Marble Obelisk from Italy in the Style of The Grand Tour or modern Boho Chic
Located in London, GB
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20th Century Italian Grand Tour United Kingdom Obelisks
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H 10.01 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Pink Marble Obelisk in the Style of the Grand Tour
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Pair of 'Egyptian' Obelisks in Black and Rouge Griotte Marble, 19th Century
Located in Richmond, London
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...
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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique United Kingdom Obelisks
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Belgian Black Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze
H 20.28 in W 6.89 in D 4.73 in