Lot Essay
A clock garniture with side ornaments of similar design is illustrated Vergoldete Bronzen, Hans Ottomeyer/Peter Proschel, Klinkhardt & Biermann, plate 5.3.9.
Details
A pair of 19th century French marmo nero Belgio and green onyx obelisks, the fascia incised with pseudo hieroglyphics, the stepped bases with winged sun disc motifs, on gilt bronze bracket feet -- 18in 5/8in. (47.3cm.) high. (2)