A pair of early 19th century bardiglio marble and black slate obelisks, after a design by Benjamin Vuillamy, the facia incised with stylized hieroglyphics, the stepped bases on tapering stands with engraved outstretched wings, on gilt plinths -- 22in. (56cm.) high.

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A pair of early 19th century bardiglio marble and black slate obelisks, after a design by Benjamin Vuillamy, the facia incised with stylized hieroglyphics, the stepped bases on tapering stands with engraved outstretched wings, on gilt plinths -- 22in. (56cm.) high.
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Lot Essay

A clock garniture with side ornaments of similar design is illustrated Vergoldete Bronzen, Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Pröschel, Klinkhardt & Biermann, plate 5.3.9.

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