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19th Century Ashford Marble Alexandria Obelisk
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19th Century Ashford Marble Alexandria Obelisk

19th century
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An Ashford black marble Alexandria obelisk, Derbyshire, England, circa 1860, inscribed with hieroglyphics and ‘Obelisk. Called. Cleopatras. Needle. At. Alexandria’,

Ashford Marble is in fact the hard limestone quarried near Ashford-in-the-Water, Derbyshire; polished to create the jet black lustred finish in the marble workshops. It proved popular as a building material and, as early as 1580, Elizabeth Cavendish commissioned a chimneypiece for Chatsworth. In the 19th century it became very fashionable as a material for both ornamental objects and furniture, and was promoted by William Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, who was inspired by Florentine work in Italy.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Ashford Black Marble Obelisk to the 1860s.

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SA1103972
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MJGTA0074
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An Ashford black marble Alexandria obelisk, Derbyshire, England, circa 1860, inscribed with hieroglyphics and ‘Obelisk. Called. Cleopatras. Needle. At. Alexandria’,
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Ashford Marble is in fact the hard limestone quarried near Ashford-in-the-Water, Derbyshire; polished to create the jet black lustred finish in the marble workshops.
Mark Jones Antiques

It proved popular as a building material and, as early as 1580, Elizabeth Cavendish commissioned a chimneypiece for Chatsworth. In the 19th century it became very fashionable as a material for both ornamental objects and furniture, and was promoted by William Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, who was inspired by Florentine work in Italy.

Height
46.5cm (18.31")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Ashford Black Marble Obelisk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1103972
Dealers Internal Ref
MJGTA0074
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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Archive I A tall black Ashford marble obelisk with incised hieroglyphics set on a stepped rectangular pedestal base.

19th Century Ashford Marble Alexandria Obelisk

Archive II A tall black Ashford marble obelisk with incised hieroglyphics set on a stepped rectangular pedestal base. View II
Archive III A tall black Ashford marble obelisk with incised hieroglyphics set on a stepped rectangular pedestal base. View III
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Archive VI A tall black Ashford marble obelisk with incised hieroglyphics set on a stepped rectangular pedestal base. View VI
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Mark Jones Antiques

Mark Jones Antiques
Telephone 07889 071 414
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Northwick Park
Cotswolds
United Kingdom

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A tall black Ashford marble obelisk with incised hieroglyphics set on a stepped rectangular pedestal base.
19th Century Ashford Marble Alexandria Obelisk
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A tall black Ashford marble obelisk with incised hieroglyphics set on a stepped rectangular pedestal base.
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Egyptian Revival decorative objects gained widespread popularity during the nineteenth century, sparked by archaeological discoveries and high-profile events such as the re-erection of Cleopatras Needle in London in 1878. British artisans created miniature stone obelisks as commemorative items and Grand Tour souvenirs for collectors fascinated by ancient Egyptian culture.

These obelisks were typically crafted from Ashford Black Marble, a dense dark limestone quarried near Bakewell in Derbyshire, England. The material was hand-turned, carved, incised with hieroglyphics, and polished to produce a deep luster.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display finely incised inscriptions or hieroglyphics, correct historical proportions, and a hand-polished surface showing minor natural inclusions or micro-fissures inherent to Derbyshire limestone. Base construction typically features stepped plinths secured with period square nuts or traditional plaster joints.

An antique obelisk creates vertical interest when styled on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or executive desk alongside leather-bound books and brass objects. Its crisp geometric silhouette provides contrast against lighter neutral backdrops and textured wallpaper.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent surface scratching. Avoid acidic cleaners, water, or chemical solvents, and apply a thin coat of neutral microcrystalline wax periodically to preserve the natural gloss of the stone.
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