A Decorative Trio of Early 20thC Graduating Slate Plaques Depicting Classical Greek Scenes sub-Curios ) shaped rod and candle

) shaped rod and candle holder the base of squat onion shaped form

To the reverse we see labels to each

Another theory

the gnomon also showing that kind of wear

A Decorative Trio of Early 20thC Graduating Slate Plaques Depicting Classical Greek Scenes sub-Curios ) shaped rod and candleOrigin: Probably Italian Period: Early 20thC Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1920 40 The Largest: 13 w x 7. 5 h x 0. 5 d The Middle: 12 w x 7. 25 h x 0. 5 d The Smallest: 10. 75 w x 7 h x 0. 5 d The trio of early 20thC slate plaques, the fronts with a verdigris glazed wash to imitate bronze, each graduating in size, depicting classical Greek scenes in low relief within ruled borders, probably being grand tour pieces, surviving from the early part of