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Large 18th/19th Century Sandstone Saddle Stone
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for sale €462     $502
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Large 18th/19th Century Sandstone Saddle Stone

18th century
Description

A large early sandstone saddlestone, in two sections- the top well weathered with moss and the lower a deeper red sandstone colouration. Bought privately.

Dimensions:

70cm tall

50cm diameter

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Sandstone Staddle Stone to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08472038
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Hand-chisel marks across the base: traditional stonemason work before machine cutting.
Thick crust of lichen and moss: long exposure to British weather.
Two-piece mushroom form: standard granary support shape of the period.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1067434
Dealers Internal Reference
SADDLESTONE R
Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A large early sandstone saddlestone, in two sections- the top well weathered with moss and the lower a deeper red sandstone colouration. Bought privately.

Dimensions:

70cm tall

50cm diameter

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Sandstone Staddle Stone to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08472038
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-310 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Hand-chisel marks across the base: traditional stonemason work before machine cutting.
Thick crust of lichen and moss: long exposure to British weather.
Two-piece mushroom form: standard granary support shape of the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1067434
Dealers Internal Ref
SADDLESTONE R
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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A hand-carved antique sandstone staddle stone consisting of a tapered cylindrical base topped with a domed mushroom-shaped capstone.
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Archive I A hand-carved antique sandstone staddle stone consisting of a tapered cylindrical base topped with a domed mushroom-shaped capstone.

Large 18th/19th Century Sandstone Saddle Stone

Archive II A hand-carved antique sandstone staddle stone consisting of a tapered cylindrical base topped with a domed mushroom-shaped capstone. View II
Archive III A hand-carved antique sandstone staddle stone consisting of a tapered cylindrical base topped with a domed mushroom-shaped capstone. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved antique sandstone staddle stone consisting of a tapered cylindrical base topped with a domed mushroom-shaped capstone. View IV
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Abersoch Antiques

Abersoch Antiques
Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
Location
10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 188
Items Sold 41
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Verified Since Dec 2010
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Location: 10 Penlan Street, Pwllheli, North Wales, LL53 5DH, United Kingdom,
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A hand-carved antique sandstone staddle stone consisting of a tapered cylindrical base topped with a domed mushroom-shaped capstone.
LARGE 18TH/19TH CENTURY SANDSTONE SADDLE STONE
Ref: SA1067434
A hand-carved antique sandstone staddle stone consisting of a tapered cylindrical base topped with a domed mushroom-shaped capstone.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGarden Ornaments
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialSandstone
  • ColourBuff Brown
  • MotifsTapered base, Domed capstone, Hand-carved finish, Weathered patina
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Georgian garden ornament is an eighteenth or nineteenth century English country saddle stone formed of two separate sections. The structure comprises a hand-carved, tapered cylindrical base finished in a deeper red and yellow sandstone coloration, supporting a rounded, mushroom-shaped capstone on top. The rough-hewn stone displays a heavily weathered patina, complete with natural moss growth dotted across the domed surface. The piece stands 70 cm high with a 50 cm width and 50 cm depth, weighing substantially as a solid stone architectural element. In a modern domestic setting, the item serves well as a standalone decorative feature positioned on a lawn, patio, or gravel pathway in a garden or courtyard.

FAQs

Staddle stones were historically used as elevated support pillars for timber granaries, hayricks, and farm structures. Raising the building off the damp ground prevented moisture damage and stopped rodents from climbing up into stored grain.

Staddle stones were typically hand-carved from locally quarried natural stone, most commonly sandstone, limestone, or granite. They comprise two distinct components: a tapered upright pedestal base and a wide, mushroom-shaped capstone.

Authentic period staddle stones display hand-chiselled tool marks, subtle irregularities in shape, and natural weathering such as moss or lichen growth. Modern concrete reproductions usually show mould seams, uniform surfaces, and artificial distressing.

They are commonly positioned as architectural focal points along gravel pathways, positioned within herbaceous borders, or arranged near cottage entrances to add historic structure and rustic texture to modern landscapes.

Natural sandstone requires very little maintenance. High-pressure washing and chemical cleansers should be avoided, as these methods can erode the surface detail and strip away established moss or organic patina.
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