Mystery obelisk

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Lynnie, Jul 24, 2021.

  1. Lynnie

    Lynnie Well-Known Member

    Hi-- I just got this at auction. It measures 15" tall and 3.75" at the base. No markings of any kind. It seems like it's made of copper or copper-colored metal with glass insets that look like mercury glass. There's not was to access the glass to clean it. obelisk1.jpg obelisk2.jpg obelisk3.jpg
     
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  2. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    Four sided mirror. Silver coating deteriorated.
     
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    A variation on this.

    Debora

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  4. Lynnie

    Lynnie Well-Known Member

    Any thoughts on the approximate age?

    Lynnie
     
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Most are relatively new decorative items and widely sold in stores such as Home Goods.

    Debora
     
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  6. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    I would estimate late 19th/20th century considering the deterioration of the silver backing. JMO. It may also be a repro., but cannot tell from the photos.
     
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Looks like a modern Chinese import to my eye.

    Debora
     
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  8. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Agree, modern import.
     
    verybrad, Jul 25, 2021
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