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19th Century Carved Oak Balancing Ball Newel Post Finial
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19th Century Carved Oak Balancing Ball Newel Post Finial

19th century
Sold 13 September 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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Description

A fantastic late 19th century carved oak newel post finial in the form of a man balancing a ball upon his head.

The newel post finial ball sits atop the frowning forehead of a carved figure with his eyes gazing up at it and mouth agape with concentration.

The figure has a small fixing hole evident just above the neckline to the back, otherwise the whole is in a very good condition indeed.

Dimensions:-

Height: 29cm

Width: 15cm

Depth: 17cm

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Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Newel Post to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1165170
Dealers Internal Reference
7831
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A fantastic late 19th century carved oak newel post finial in the form of a man balancing a ball upon his head.
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The newel post finial ball sits atop the frowning forehead of a carved figure with his eyes gazing up at it and mouth agape with concentration.
Harrington Antiques
fig 1. A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background.
fig 1. 19th Century Carved Oak Balancing Ball Newel Post Finial

The figure has a small fixing hole evident just above the neckline to the back, otherwise the whole is in a very good condition indeed.

Dimensions:-

Height: 29cm

Width: 15cm

Depth: 17cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Newel Post to the 19th Century.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165170
Dealers Internal Ref
7831
Harrington Antiques
Harrington Antiques
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Archive I A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Carved Oak Balancing Ball Newel Post Finial

Archive II A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. View II
Archive III A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. View III
Archive IV A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. View IV
Archive V A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. View V
Archive VI A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. View VI
Archive VII A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. View VII
Archive VIII A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. View VIII
Archive IX A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. View IX
Archive X A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. View X
Archive XI A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background. View XI
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A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background.
19th Century Carved Oak Balancing Ball Newel Post Finial
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A dark brown carved oak wooden bust of a figure balancing a sphere on their head, viewed from a three-quarter angle against a dark background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved facial expression, Balancing sphere, Turned wooden base
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Newel posts and their decorative finials served as structural anchors at the base or landings of staircases, often featuring elaborate carvings in the 19th century to display the craftsmanship and status of a home.

These items were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods like oak, walnut, or mahogany using chisels and gouges, reflecting the regional joinery traditions of the period.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, natural oxidisation, and wear patterns consistent with age, alongside traditional joinery methods lacking modern adhesives.

Mounting the piece as a standalone sculptural object on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table introduces historical character and tactile warmth to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the wood surface.
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