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A Pair of Floral Basket Finials
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A Pair of Floral Basket Finials

19th century
Description

A pair of late 19th Century ornamental floral basket, cast stone finials, with a nice covering of moss. Circa 1880

Height: 37 cm | Diameter: 28-34 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Declaration

Tigers Decorative has dated these Stone Floral Basket Finials to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1053447
Dealers Internal Reference
TD10066
Description
A pair of late 19th Century ornamental floral basket, cast stone finials, with a nice covering of moss. Circa 1880

Height: 37 cm | Diameter: 28-34 cm

Height
37cm (14.57")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
34cm (13.39")
Date of Manufacture

Tigers Decorative has dated these Stone Floral Basket Finials to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1053447
Dealers Internal Ref
TD10066
Tigers Decorative
Tigers Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2014
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A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces.
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Archive I A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces.

A Pair of Floral Basket Finials

Archive II A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces. View II
Archive III A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces. View III
Archive IV A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces. View IV
Archive V A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces. View V
Archive VI A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces. View VI
Archive VII A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces. View IX
Archive X A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces. View X
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A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces.
A Pair Of Floral Basket Finials
Ref: SA1053447
A pair of weathered grey stone architectural finials carved in the form of baskets filled with flowers and foliage, featuring natural moss growth on the surfaces.
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  • ObjectGarden Ornaments
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialStone, Moss
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsFloral basket carving, Fluted base, Foliage ornamentation
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in) x W 34 cm (13 in) x D 34 cm (13 in)

This pair of late 19th Century French Chateau garden ornaments comprises two cast stone finials in a classical architectural style. The grey stone pieces are carved with floral basket details, incorporating foliage ornamentation and fluted bases. Natural green moss covers portions of the weathered surfaces, highlighting the outdoor exposure and age of the material. The objects measure 37 cm high, 34 cm wide, and 34 cm deep. Such finials are typically displayed in outdoor settings such as gardens, courtyards, or terrace walls, where they anchor historical landscape design schemes. The substantial stone construction suits permanent exterior placement on garden pillars, stone walls, or architectural pedestals. They bring formal French Chateau character to traditional landscape architecture and courtyard arrangements.

FAQs

Floral basket finials originated as decorative architectural elements during the Renaissance and Neoclassical periods, symbolizing abundance and welcome when placed atop gate piers, entrance posts, or garden walls.

Traditional garden finials are typically carved from natural limestones or sandstones, or cast using reconstituted stone and concrete mixtures designed to withstand external weather conditions.

Authentic period stone finials display natural weathering, erosion, tool marks from hand carving, and organic surface changes such as lichen or moss accumulation that develop over extended outdoor exposure.

Stone finials can be positioned atop gate piers or garden walls outdoors, or brought inside as sculpted architectural accents mounted on pedestals, sideboards, or mantelpieces.

Maintain stone finials by gently removing loose dirt with a soft brush and clean water, avoiding high-pressure washers or chemical treatments that strip natural patina and damage delicate carvings.
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