Pedestal, Small Marble

Pedestal, Small Marble

Classic pedestal on which the third piece is fluted shaft with upper lip on which sits a reeded marble shaft with a marble-banded collar. Next marble band is overlaid with gold plated casting of cherubs. Above cherubs is rounded marble top pieces. Has eight pieces in all.

Photographed by David Hammond

Purchased

Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation

19th Century

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40 3/4 in. height
11 1/2 in. base

Marble

1998.14

Athens (Ga.)

Clarke County (Ga.)

H105

Ware Double Parlor North

Iron rod which held pieces together and the wooden piece which holds iron rod needs repair. Iron rod forged with hand made screw which holds support together.
Some of gilded bronze is missing.
Possible repair to top of marble; possibly just a crack.