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A Gothic Sandstone Fragment
Tigers Decorative
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A Gothic Sandstone Fragment

19th century
Description

A gothic sandstone capital fragment, deeply carved with stylised acanthus motifs.

Early 19th Century or possibly earlier.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Tigers Decorative has dated this Gothic Sandstone Architectural Fragment to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1054460
Dealers Internal Reference
TD10063
Description
A gothic sandstone capital fragment, deeply carved with stylised acanthus motifs.

Early 19th Century or possibly earlier.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Tigers Decorative has dated this Gothic Sandstone Architectural Fragment to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1054460
Dealers Internal Ref
TD10063
Tigers Decorative
Tigers Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2014
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A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination.
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Archive I A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination.

A Gothic Sandstone Fragment

Archive II A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination. View II
Archive III A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination. View III
Archive IV A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination. View IV
Archive V A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination. View V
Archive VI A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination. View VI
Archive VII A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination. View VII
Archive VIII A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination. View VIII
Archive IX A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination. View IX
Archive X A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination. View X
Archive XI A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination. View XI
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Tigers Decorative

Tigers Decorative
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East Sussex
United Kingdom
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Tigers Decorative
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Location: Heathfield, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination.
A Gothic Sandstone Fragment
Ref: SA1054460
A carved grey sandstone architectural capital fragment displaying foliate motifs and weathered surface patination.
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A Gothic sandstone fragment is a portion of hand-carved architectural masonry, such as a capital, corbel, or boss, created between the 12th and 16th centuries or during 19th-century Revival movements. These structural elements feature deep foliate motifs, stiff-leaf foliage, and geometric forms characteristic of Gothic masonry.

Masons worked primarily with regional sandstones or limestones using chisels, gouges, and wooden mallets. Sandstone was widely selected due to its workable composition, enabling detailed relief carving of leaf forms and structural architectural supports.

Authentic carved stone shows visible hand-chiselled tool marks, uneven structural erosion, and natural patination from exposure to the elements. Genuine fragments frequently feature original mortar residue or remnant cramp slots where they connected to larger stone structures.

Architectural fragments function as structural accents on garden terraces, within planting beds, or raised on stone pedestals. Indoors, they serve as sculptural objects placed on consoles or low tables to introduce texture alongside contemporary materials.

Maintain outdoor sandstone by ensuring adequate surface drainage to prevent frost spalling and water retention. Avoid chemical cleaners or high-pressure washing, using soft brushes and plain water to preserve natural lichen growth and weathered surfaces.
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