Pair of Gilt-metal-mounted Onyx Pedestals

Description:

Pair of Gilt-metal-mounted Onyx Pedestals, 19th/20th century, each with a stepped square capitol, above the central stem with a gilt-metal band to the neck and foot, further raised on a faceted onyx-mounted base, ht. 43 1/2 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Both with wear and abrasions to tops, chips to ends of onyx stems, darkening to gilt-metal, and some metal covered with metallic paint. One with reglued panel to foot. The other with chip to one panel on foot.


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