19th Century Verde Antico Serpentine Pedestal with Swivelling Top
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An antique verde antico serpentine pedestal, second half 19th century, the swivelling circular top and stop-fluted shaft on a vase shaped base with octagonal foot, 108 cm high, the main flat surface of the top 28 cm in diameter
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- Serpentine - Resembling a serpent, in the form of an elongated 'S'. A serpentine front is similar to a bow front, except that the curve is shallow at each end, swelling towards the middle. The term presumably derives from its similarity to a moving snake or serpent. Serpentine fronts are usually veneered, with the carcase either being cut and shaped from a solid piece of timber, or built in the 'brick' method.
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