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Ashford Black Marble Obelisk C.1860-80
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Ashford Black Marble Obelisk C.1860-80

19th century
Sold 10 January 2025 · The Old Cinema
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Description

A Victorian-era Ashford black marble obelisk, crafted circa 1860-1880 as a piece of tourist ware from Derbyshire. This striking piece features intricate inlays of various decorative stones, including vivid malachite and lapis lazuli, set in geometric patterns up the obelisk’s surface.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36.5cm (14.37")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Ashford Black Marble Obelisk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1107576
Dealers Internal Reference
45508
Description
A Victorian-era Ashford black marble obelisk, crafted circa 1860-1880 as a piece of tourist ware from Derbyshire.
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This striking piece features intricate inlays of various decorative stones, including vivid malachite and lapis lazuli, set in geometric patterns up the obelisk’s surface.
The Old Cinema
Height
36.5cm (14.37")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Ashford Black Marble Obelisk to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1107576
Dealers Internal Ref
45508
The Old Cinema
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An upright black marble obelisk featuring multi-coloured stone inlay along the shaft and floral mosaic detailing on the stepped square base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright black marble obelisk featuring multi-coloured stone inlay along the shaft and floral mosaic detailing on the stepped square base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Ashford Black Marble Obelisk C.1860-80

Archive II An upright black marble obelisk featuring multi-coloured stone inlay along the shaft and floral mosaic detailing on the stepped square base. View II
Archive III An upright black marble obelisk featuring multi-coloured stone inlay along the shaft and floral mosaic detailing on the stepped square base. View III
Archive IV An upright black marble obelisk featuring multi-coloured stone inlay along the shaft and floral mosaic detailing on the stepped square base. View IV
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160 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 1PR
United Kingdom
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An upright black marble obelisk featuring multi-coloured stone inlay along the shaft and floral mosaic detailing on the stepped square base.
Ashford Black Marble Obelisk c.1860-80
Ref: SA1107576
An upright black marble obelisk featuring multi-coloured stone inlay along the shaft and floral mosaic detailing on the stepped square base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialAshford Black Marble, Limestone, Semi-precious Stone
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsStepped square base, Pietra dura inlay, Floral mosaic motif, Geometric pyramid peak
  • SizeH 36.5 cm (14 in) x W 10.5 cm (4 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Ashford black marble refers to a carboniferous limestone found in Derbyshire, England, which takes a deep black polish and was famously used in the nineteenth century to create decorative objects and obelisks often inlaid with coloured minerals.

These pieces were crafted from polished black limestone and decorated using the pietra dura technique, where micro-mosaics of various semi-precious stones, fossils, and marbles were embedded into hand-carved recesses.

Authentic items typically display deep, uniform black limestone bases, precise hand-cut stone inlays without modern synthetic adhesives, and signs of age-related wear such as minor surface micro-abrasions on the polished edges.

Placed on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, an obelisk introduces classical geometry and rich texture, contrasting sharply against minimalist modern surfaces or complementing traditional dark wood furniture.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and avoid all chemical cleaners, acidic liquids, and excessive moisture, which can dull the historical polish of the limestone.
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