Stock No. 35798

Pair of Large Orthoceras Obelisks

Name: Pair of Large Orthoceras Obelisks
SKU: 35798
Price: 7475.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

A large pair of Orthoceras obelisks. This monumental pair are impressive decorative interior design pieces. With a timeless look in a mid-century modern style, these obelisks make a striking pair for properties old and new. You can just imagine them on different sized plinths showcasing a dynamic display combining natural history and sculpture. Formed over…

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£7,475.00

Dimensions

Depth: 20.5cm8.07in

Width: 20.5cm8.07in

Height: 149cm58.66in

Weight: 179kg394.63lbs

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Condition Report

Good structural condition. Lightly weathered. There are a couple of chips to the bases and a larger chip at the base of the obelisk pictured on the lower plinth. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1950

Maker

Unknown

Material

Fossil, Marble, Orthoceras

Period

Mid 20th Century

Style

Mid-Century

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About this piece

A large pair of Orthoceras obelisks. This monumental pair are impressive decorative interior design pieces.

With a timeless look in a mid-century modern style, these obelisks make a striking pair for properties old and new. You can just imagine them on different sized plinths showcasing a dynamic display combining natural history and sculpture.

Formed over 370 million years ago, Orthoceras was an ancient cephalopod (mollusk) and ancestor to the modern-day squid!

Additional information

The bases vary from 19cm to 20.5cm.

The overall weight is for the pair. Each obelisk weighs 89.5kg.

Additional information

Weight	179 kg
Dimensions	20.5 × 20.5 × 149 cm
Date of Manufacture	Circa 1950
Maker	Unknown
Material	Fossil, Marble, Orthoceras
Period	Mid 20th Century

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