The charming stands in this pair, which are carved from parcel gilt walnut, are designed in the Egyptian Revival style. Each stand features a square top with a curved edge finished with carved and gilt foliate detailing, all above an apron with stylised rosettes and a domed underside. The apron is supported by the wings of four sphinxes, each carved with great detailing and accented with gilt highlights. The sphinxes sit on a shaped stretcher, which is raised by four blocky parcel gilt legs interspersed with hanging anthemia.
