Antique Alabaster Center Table Base Stand Fountain Italian Sgnd Renaissance 19 C

Up for consideration is an Antique mid to late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Alabaster base for possible center table... specimen (Pietra Dura) table top...stand... fountain or bird bath. It stands 30 inches with the top diameter being 13 inches with the base being somewhere around 16 inches. It is ornate with Putti or Cherubs along the tripodal base which include fairy type wings. This is an important piece because for a number of reasons. I It's old authentic and has been signed by the maker...it has great form and is extremely versatile piece that may have been used to hold a wonderful large bronze sculpture...sample hardstone speciman table...Pietra Dura top fountain bowl...or a great old important period lighting device or lamp. It has the initial WH and possible Otto inscribed it could also be a marking that allows one to match the top and bottom when craftsman were finished making the piece and transported it safely to an exporter so there was no confusion of what belonged to what. You don't see these elaborate pieces on daily basis here in America. Nonetheless I like it and I am sure somebody else will appreciate also... these tables with correct tops can run into the tens of thousands of dollars. Likewise who wants to display their wonderful bronze or Art Object on a cheap reproduction base.     Please see photos as part of the description. Free short distance delivery...all other distance delivery will be paid by the buyer. If you need help arranging delivery we are here for you. Please understand that there is a huge archaic iron rod through the center it looks like it may unbolt and could probably be sent in pieces...I need to investigate this...however there are many delivery services that can deliver it to you safely. Please message me regarding shipping and logistical concerns. Thanks.   Best Regards, John JohnnyCrystal Est. 1987