A French Empire style pedestal in mixed timbers, 19th century, the tapering square section pedestal with an architectural cornice in mahogany, burr walnut and ebonised timbers, with gilt bronze neoclassical trims, ionic style capitals with stiff leaf motifs flanking a torch bearing cupid roundel, raised on an extended shaped base with trims, height 112 cm, width 36 cm, depth 36 cm