19th Century Pair of Black Marble Obelisks The Library

19th Century Pair of Black Marble Obelisks The LibraryA pair of late 19th century Grand Tour black marble desk obelisks. The obelisks are of handsome form and good proportions, of a suitable size for display on a desk, shelf or mantelpiece. There are some signs of wear commensurate with age to include one small chip to the edge of one obelisk (please see photographs). Green baize bases. An attractive pair. Dimensions Height: 21. 5cm Width: 7. 5cm Depth: 7. 5cm Delivery UK Mainland: FREE International

In the School of Painting of the Royal Scottish Academy he was awarded the Carnegie Travelling Scholarship

Carved armrests depict foliate detail and terminate in lion masks

Maker' with addresses '64A S

the other has a later addition liner

published London 1892

Weight: 83 grams

The interior of the bucket retains its original black paint and the top its iron band

Both works are housed in a black and gilt frame with red velvet mount

A stunning 19th century Mughal School watercolour on paper depicting a bird upon a tree above water before a sunset background

Note this is only evident once pointed out or in a certain light

otherwise the piece remains in a very good condition throughout

(Fits candle 5cm in diameter)