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A monumental pair of neoclassical ormolu mounted malachite obelisks on mahogany pedestals, circa 1920 in date. The square conforming malachite … Read more A monumental pair of neoclassical ormolu mounted malachite obelisks on mahogany pedestals, circa 1920 in date. The square conforming malachite columns taper to pyramid shapes with applied decorative gilt ormolu mounts. The obelisks stand on malachite stepped plinth bases that are decorated with impressive ormolu mounts and raised on decorative ormolu feet. They stand on a pair of antique empire revival ormolu mounted mahogany pedestals with square stepped tops over gilt reeded friezes on rectangular column decorated with satinwood crossbanding and ormolu rosettes palmette mounts. There is no mistaking the quality of this masterpiece which is sure to be a treasured addition to your home. The botanical name for the mahogany the pedestals are made of is swietenia macrophylla and this type of mahogany is not subject to cites regulation. Condition: in really excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: height 222 x width 34 x depth 34. See less
- Dimensions
- 13.39ʺW × 13.39ʺD × 87.4ʺH
- Period
- 1920s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mahogany
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
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