Vintage Shell Encrusted Obelisks - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This captivating pair of vintage shell-encrusted obelisks reflects the enduring charm and meticulous craftsmanship associated with Victorian shellwork. Each obelisk is richly adorned...
Shell, Wood
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...
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara 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...
Malachite, Marble
Victorian Carved Mahogany Pedestal Torchere, Classical Style, 1870
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...
Mahogany
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...
Amethyst, Marble, Statuary Marble
$479Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Oak
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Pedestal Torchere in Classical Style
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...
Mahogany
Inlaid Pietra Dura Gemstone Tabletop World Globe on Brass Stand
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage inlaid semi-precious gemstone tabletop terrestrial globe on a brass stand. A labor-intensive, beautiful work with hand-cut and inlaid stones including Tiger's Eye, Jasper, M...
Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Malachite, Marble, Brass
Italian Travertine Marble Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian travertine marble Obelisk, in the Modern style, circa 1970s, Italy. A great decorative object for a shelf, credenza, office, library, cocktail table, etc. Very go...
Travertine, Marble
$900
H 28 in W 18.5 in D 35 in
Large Antique Victorian Oak Banded Embossed Leather Dome Top Steamer Trunk Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and impressive Victorian era dome top steamer trunk, circa 1870s. Features a tooled leather frame wrapped in black metal with oak banding ...
Metal
$2,059
H 13.8 in W 16.7 in D 11 in
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
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 ...
Marble
Russian Malachite Obelisks and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Russian malachite obelisks and gilt bronze, 19th century.
Malachite, Bronze
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in
Pietra Dura and Brass Globe Attributed to Maitland Smith
Located in Pasadena, TX
Captivating Pietra Dura globe featuring marble, mother-of-pearl and other semi-precious stones suspended in a solid brass mount. The brass tripod turns 360 degrees and tilts. The sph...
Granite, Marble, Brass
$2,753
H 54.73 in W 78.75 in D 1.97 in
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Room Divider, Victorian Style, Italy, 1910
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Room Divider – 4-Panel Victorian Privacy Screen with Ornate Floral Fabric Description: Bring timeless elegance into your space with this antique 4-panel w...
Brass
Pair Italian Specimen Marble Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian specimen marble obelisks measuring 23 inches tall and 5 inches wide and deep.
Marble
Victorian Carved Lion Library Steps, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Victorian set of hardwood library steps with carved lion supports and three treads, 19th century. 26 inches wide by 17 inches deep by 23 ¾ inches tall
Hardwood
Vintage Marble Obelisk
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful mottled gray marble obelisk found in Belgium.
Marble
Black Portoro Italian Marble Obelisk
Located in Savannah, GA
A black portoro Italian marble obelisk, 20th century. 4 ¼ inches wide by 19 ¾ inches tall
Marble
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H 15.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
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...
Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, Breccia Marble, Marble, Alabaster, Quart...
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H 14.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Antique Pietra Dura Marble Specimen Stone Desk Obelisk Ashford Derbyshire 1860
Located in Portland, OR
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...
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, ...
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H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
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. Attractive stand, ide...
Oak
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...
Wood
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H 23.82 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in
Antique Bust Stand, English, Oak, Jardiniere, Torchere, Column, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bust stand. An English, oak jardiniere or torchere column, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Of classical taste for...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Coquillage Seashell Obelisks
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of 19th century Victorian Coquillage Seashell Obelisks Typical form and richly inlaid with sea shells in elaborate formations Each measures 23....
Shell
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H 13.59 in W 9.06 in D 13.59 in
Antique Skittles Set, English, Pine, Indoor, Garden, Bowling, Oak, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique skittles set. An English, pine indoor or garden bowling game with oak carry case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900. A ...
Pine
19th Century Matching Pair of Grand Tour Marble Specimen Obelisks
Located in London, GB
19th century matching pair of grand tour marble specimen obelisks We are proud to offer a wonderful example of matching grand tour marble specimen obe...
Marble
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H 38.19 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Fluted Column Base, Victorian, Architectural, Pedestal, Classical, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fluted column base. A Victorian, architectural plaster pedestal in classical form dating to the turn of the 20th century, cir...
Plaster
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H 21.66 in W 6.89 in D 6.89 in
Large Solid Bronze Corinthian Pillared Candlestick Lamp Conversion, circa 1840
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare large solid bronze Corinthian pillar table lamp with Lion hairy paw feet A stunning piece, it ad...
Bronze
Unusual Obelisk Form Alphabet Block Set
Located in Essex, MA
WOOD BLOCKS WITH PRINTED PAPER BY CHARLES HART, LITH. 36 VESEY ST, NEW YORK. PATENT SEPT ,12TH , 1882. MADE IN RESPONSE TO GREAT PUBLICITY REGARDING THE EGYPTIAN OBELISK GIVEN BY THE...
Wood, Paper