A pair of bleu turquin marble and alabaster veneered pedestals 19th century

each with a rectangular moulded top above a tapering stem applied with a pilaster, on a stepped rectangular base with inverted corners

Colour less orange and much more attractive than in the catalogue photograph.Old minor marks scratches and chips in accordance with normal usuage. There is a largish chip to the rear corner of one and medium sized chips along the rear edge which can easily be restored. Minor areas of infill on the tops and it appears that at one time they were fixed with a metal bracket which has since been removed as there is a rectangular area of infill in the centre of the tops. Some minor patches to the alabaster. Base of one restored. Attractive lot. In overall good condition.
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