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An interesting pair of 17th century limestone pier caps, sourced from Canterbury. Well weathered, these were possibly formerly used as column sections or gate finials. They feature fine grain limestone, carved with an ornate belt around the middle and hollowed out centres. We are selling a similar solid pair under Stock No. 31598.
Depth: 48cm18.9in
Width: 48cm18.9in
Height: 46cm18.11in
Weight: 175kg385.81lbs
Internal diameter: 15 cm
Dimensions for each. Weight for the pair.
Good structural condition. Heavily weathered. Minor chips. One has a loss to the back – see photos.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor Losses, scuffs, and scratches.
Circa 1650
Unknown
Handcarved, Limestone, Stone
England
Mid 17th Century
Jacobean, Tudor
An interesting pair of 17th century limestone pier caps, sourced from Canterbury.
Well weathered, these were possibly formerly used as column sections or gate finials. They feature fine grain limestone, carved with an ornate belt around the middle and hollowed out centres.
We are selling a similar solid pair under Stock No. 31598.
| Weight | 175 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 48 × 48 × 46 cm |
| Date of Manufacture | Circa 1650 |
| Maker | |
| Material | |
| Origin | England |
| Period | Mid 17th Century |
