Organic Modern Obelisks

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

A fine & large antique black marble & specimen stone desk obelisk & thermometer, Ashford Derbyshire, circa 1860. This large 14.75" obelisk is made of Derbyshire black marble. The obelisk is very elegantly inlaid with a variety of semi-precious polished hard-stone, including Derbyshire Blue John, lapis lazuli, malachite, Carrara marble, polished agate etc. The top of the obelisk is inlaid with colored stone in a floral design, below is a mercury thermometer with the name "J, Turner Buxton", the thermometer is fully functioning, the base is also inlaid with colored stone in a floral design, the obelisk is raised on a stepped base. Condition is very good, no damage or restoration, this very elegant obelisk is ready to grace your home or office. Ashford Black Marble is the name given to a dark limestone, quarried from mines near Ashford-in-the-Water, in Derbyshire, England. Once cut, turned and polished, its shiny black surface is highly decorative. Ashford Black Marble is a very fine-grained sedimentary rock and is not a true marble in the geological sense. It can be cut and inlaid with other decorative stones and minerals, using a technique known as Pietra Dura. The mineral has been used decoratively since prehistoric times; the first recorded customer was the Elizabethan Countess, Bess of Hardwick...

Eclectic and visually striking collection of ten decorative obelisks, each crafted from a variety of fine materials including, marble, alabaster, onyx, and clear crystal. The collect...

These marble bookends, crafted in the 1970s, feature a hand-carved horse head profile. Each piece is fashioned from onyx stone, exhibiting natural variations in color and tone within...

A set of 2 Obelisks by Maiutland Smith, signed to the base. 29" tall each, with a base 7.25" x 7.25". In impeccable condition with patina to the brass inlay. No chips or marks. Felt ...

Pair of Obelisks crafted in the Mid-Century with copper and brass. As a symbol of power for thousands of years these obelisks do not disappoint. Having an intriguing mixture of textu...

A substantial pair of blue and white agate quartz specimen bookends or decorative objects, circa late-20th century. A great pair for an office, a library, on a bookshelf, or as stand...

Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Obelisks. Beautifuly marbled in blue and grey veining. In very good condition with no breaks visible.

Grand Tour Specimen-Marble Obelisk, Italian, 19th century A jewel-like tabletop obelisk built from alternating bands of polished specimen stones—giallo Siena, rouge griotte, verte an...

A pair of 20th Century obelisks with a bold brick-red and black faux shell veneer that covers all sides. Four ebonized wood globes decorate the space between the obelisk and the base...

Multi color stone obelisks. Very impressive.

Pair of neoclassical hand carved and hand polished ormolu-mounted good quality rock crystal obelisks.