Antique Column - 1850-1900 - Expanded with a clay pot.
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ANCIENT ONYX COLUMN WITH BRASS FITTINGS – FRENCH STYLE OF THE 19TH CENTURY – APPROX. 120 CM – WITH HANDMADE CERAMIC BOWL
!! CAUTION !!!--!!! CAUTION !!!
!!! PICK-UP ONLY !!!
(FALKENBERG/BRANDENBURG)
Dear prospective buyers,
welcome to my auction!
You are bidding on an extraordinary, representative onyx column with artfully decorated, gold-colored metal fittings and a decorative, handmade ceramic bowl.
The imposing object combines the classic elegance of historic stone and metal work with a unique, handicraft design. With a total height of about 120 centimeters, it is a striking focal point and ideal as a decorative single piece for demanding living spaces, entryways, galleries, or a stylish antique-themed interior.
ORIGIN AND HISTORICAL CLASSIFICATION
The historical base corresponds in design to French presentation columns, called sellettes, produced especially in the second half of the 19th century.
Comparable specimens of onyx with brass or bronze fittings are attributed to French Historicism or the Napoleonic III era.
Characteristic features are the slender, cylindrical shaft, the massive square plinth, and the ornamented metal casings at the top and bottom of the column.
The exact origin and time of creation of this piece are not documented. Based on its design, a classification in the late 19th or early 20th century seems plausible.
THE ONYX COLUMN – NATURAL STONE AND CLASSICAL ORNAMENTATION
The centerpiece is the approximately 69 cm tall stone shaft with a warm, honey-yellow to amber base tone.
The natural grain shows lively color transitions and darker, cloud-like inclusions, lending the stone its special glow.
The square plinth with a base area of 25 × 25 centimeters provides a representative finish.
Particularly decorative are the gold-colored metal fittings, presumably made of brass.
The lower column end features classical ornaments and forms a harmonious transition between the square plinth and the round stone shaft.
The upper end also has a surrounding, ornamentally designed metal casing.
The combination of warm-toned natural stone and gold-colored metal work gives the column its elegant, historic appearance.
HANDMADE CERAMIC BOWL – A UNIQUE COMPLEMENT
The upper finish is formed by a generous, handcrafted ceramic bowl with a diameter of about 27 centimeters.
Its gray-green glaze is traversed by flowing, reddish-brown decorative bands.
Slight irregularities in shape and surface texture emphasize the artisanal character.
The ceramic bowl rests on a roughly two-centimeter-thick, color-matched wooden board.
Important for historical classification:
The upper design was altered later. Originally the column likely had a different cap plate, possibly also made of onyx.
The current combination of historically styled column base, wooden board, and handmade ceramic is thus to be understood as a later, individual addition.
It is precisely this contrast between classical column architecture and handicraft ceramics that gives the object its own decorative character.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Total height: approx. 120 cm
Square plinth:
Width: 25 cm
Depth: 25 cm
Height: approx. 13 cm
Lower metal fitting:
Height: approx. 9 cm
Round onyx shaft:
Height: approx. 69 cm
Diameter: approx. 10 cm
Upper metal fitting:
Height: approx. 5.6 cm
Upper wooden board:
Thickness: approx. 2 cm
Handmade ceramic bowl:
Height: approx. 21 cm
Diameter: approx. 27 cm
Total weight:
Estimated approx. 25 kg, not weighed.
All measurements are approximate. The overall height was calculated from the individual measurements.
CONDITION AND SPECIAL FEATURES
This is an older, used decorative object with a later-modified upper design.
Aging and use marks as well as possible irregularities of materials should be taken into account.
The handcrafted ceramic shows characteristic differences in shape and surface design.
The visible connections and fittings belong to the current construction.
Please examine all photographs carefully. They are part of the item description and provide an additional impression of execution, design, and condition.
A DECORATIVE ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE WITH CHARACTER
Whether as a representative home accessory, an extraordinary eye-catcher in the foyer, or a decorative collectible – this onyx column impresses with its imposing presence and the interesting combination of different materials and eras.
Especially the warm tones of the natural stone, the ornamented metal fittings, and the individually designed ceramic bowl make the piece a striking antique with its own character.
PICK-UP AND SALE CONDITIONS
Pick-up only!
Location: 16225 Eberswalde, near Berlin, Brandenburg.
Due to size, weight, and delicate materials, the object is offered exclusively for personal collection.
Shipping is not available.
Please arrange a suitable vehicle and, if necessary, a second person to help with carrying.
This is a private sale of a used item. The sale is conducted without liability for material defects to the extent permitted by law. A voluntary return is not offered. Legally mandatory claims remain unaffected.
IN CLOSING
Thank you for your interest in this special piece!
I wish you much enjoyment viewing the photographs and, of course, good luck and success with bidding!
Kind regards
ANCIENT ONYX COLUMN WITH BRASS FITTINGS – FRENCH STYLE OF THE 19TH CENTURY – APPROX. 120 CM – WITH HANDMADE CERAMIC BOWL
!! CAUTION !!!--!!! CAUTION !!!
!!! PICK-UP ONLY !!!
(FALKENBERG/BRANDENBURG)
Dear prospective buyers,
welcome to my auction!
You are bidding on an extraordinary, representative onyx column with artfully decorated, gold-colored metal fittings and a decorative, handmade ceramic bowl.
The imposing object combines the classic elegance of historic stone and metal work with a unique, handicraft design. With a total height of about 120 centimeters, it is a striking focal point and ideal as a decorative single piece for demanding living spaces, entryways, galleries, or a stylish antique-themed interior.
ORIGIN AND HISTORICAL CLASSIFICATION
The historical base corresponds in design to French presentation columns, called sellettes, produced especially in the second half of the 19th century.
Comparable specimens of onyx with brass or bronze fittings are attributed to French Historicism or the Napoleonic III era.
Characteristic features are the slender, cylindrical shaft, the massive square plinth, and the ornamented metal casings at the top and bottom of the column.
The exact origin and time of creation of this piece are not documented. Based on its design, a classification in the late 19th or early 20th century seems plausible.
THE ONYX COLUMN – NATURAL STONE AND CLASSICAL ORNAMENTATION
The centerpiece is the approximately 69 cm tall stone shaft with a warm, honey-yellow to amber base tone.
The natural grain shows lively color transitions and darker, cloud-like inclusions, lending the stone its special glow.
The square plinth with a base area of 25 × 25 centimeters provides a representative finish.
Particularly decorative are the gold-colored metal fittings, presumably made of brass.
The lower column end features classical ornaments and forms a harmonious transition between the square plinth and the round stone shaft.
The upper end also has a surrounding, ornamentally designed metal casing.
The combination of warm-toned natural stone and gold-colored metal work gives the column its elegant, historic appearance.
HANDMADE CERAMIC BOWL – A UNIQUE COMPLEMENT
The upper finish is formed by a generous, handcrafted ceramic bowl with a diameter of about 27 centimeters.
Its gray-green glaze is traversed by flowing, reddish-brown decorative bands.
Slight irregularities in shape and surface texture emphasize the artisanal character.
The ceramic bowl rests on a roughly two-centimeter-thick, color-matched wooden board.
Important for historical classification:
The upper design was altered later. Originally the column likely had a different cap plate, possibly also made of onyx.
The current combination of historically styled column base, wooden board, and handmade ceramic is thus to be understood as a later, individual addition.
It is precisely this contrast between classical column architecture and handicraft ceramics that gives the object its own decorative character.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Total height: approx. 120 cm
Square plinth:
Width: 25 cm
Depth: 25 cm
Height: approx. 13 cm
Lower metal fitting:
Height: approx. 9 cm
Round onyx shaft:
Height: approx. 69 cm
Diameter: approx. 10 cm
Upper metal fitting:
Height: approx. 5.6 cm
Upper wooden board:
Thickness: approx. 2 cm
Handmade ceramic bowl:
Height: approx. 21 cm
Diameter: approx. 27 cm
Total weight:
Estimated approx. 25 kg, not weighed.
All measurements are approximate. The overall height was calculated from the individual measurements.
CONDITION AND SPECIAL FEATURES
This is an older, used decorative object with a later-modified upper design.
Aging and use marks as well as possible irregularities of materials should be taken into account.
The handcrafted ceramic shows characteristic differences in shape and surface design.
The visible connections and fittings belong to the current construction.
Please examine all photographs carefully. They are part of the item description and provide an additional impression of execution, design, and condition.
A DECORATIVE ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECE WITH CHARACTER
Whether as a representative home accessory, an extraordinary eye-catcher in the foyer, or a decorative collectible – this onyx column impresses with its imposing presence and the interesting combination of different materials and eras.
Especially the warm tones of the natural stone, the ornamented metal fittings, and the individually designed ceramic bowl make the piece a striking antique with its own character.
PICK-UP AND SALE CONDITIONS
Pick-up only!
Location: 16225 Eberswalde, near Berlin, Brandenburg.
Due to size, weight, and delicate materials, the object is offered exclusively for personal collection.
Shipping is not available.
Please arrange a suitable vehicle and, if necessary, a second person to help with carrying.
This is a private sale of a used item. The sale is conducted without liability for material defects to the extent permitted by law. A voluntary return is not offered. Legally mandatory claims remain unaffected.
IN CLOSING
Thank you for your interest in this special piece!
I wish you much enjoyment viewing the photographs and, of course, good luck and success with bidding!
Kind regards
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
25 kg
Brass type
Cast brass
Title additional information
Expanded with a clay pot.
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass, Clay, Onyx, Wood
Country of origin
France
Style
Antique
Colour
Beige, Gold, Yellow
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
120 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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