£550
A pair of Victorian etched Derbyshire slate (Ashford black marble) models of Cleopatra's needle, c1840, the stepped square base inscribed MODEL OF AN OBELISK CALLED "CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE" STANDING AT ALEXANDRIA, 39.5cm h
Recorded in Joanna Philips' notebook, c1845: "1844... 2 Egyptian needles - Matlock"
Point of one obelisk blunted. Corner chips around the base. Other lesser flea bites but no substantial damage and no restoration
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28.8% inc VAT*
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30.6% inc VAT*
