Lot Essay
A clock garntiure with side ornaments of similar design is illustrated Vergoldete Bronzen, Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Pröschel, Klinkhardt & Biermann, plate 5.3.9.
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A pair of late 19th century marmo nero belgio and onyx obelisks, after a design by Benjamin Vuillamy, the fascia incised with pseudo hieroglyphs, the stepped bases on tapering stands with engraved winged sundiscs, on gilt plinths -- 18¼in. (56cm.) high. (2)