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Pair of 19th.century Serpentine Marble Columns
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Pair of 19th.century Serpentine Marble Columns

19th century
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A good pair of 19th Century tall serpentine marble columns with circular revolving tops above fluted and carved pedestals joining octagonal shaped bases. Condition - Good with a couple of minor chips associated with age and use. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £110, transports in 8 pieces. Dimensions:- Height...43.75''/ 111cm. Diameter of Tops…12''/ 30.5cm. Depth of Base...11''/ 28cm. Depth of Top 8.5''/ 21.5cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
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John Howkins Antiques has dated these Serpentine Marble Column Pedestals to the 19th Century.

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SA981982
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24330
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A good pair of 19th Century tall serpentine marble columns with circular revolving tops above fluted and carved pedestals joining octagonal shaped bases. Condition - Good with a couple of minor chips associated with age and use. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £110, transports in 8 pieces. Dimensions:- Height...43.75''/ 111cm. Diameter of Tops…12''/ 30.5cm. Depth of Base...11''/ 28cm. Depth of Top 8.5''/ 21.5cm.
Height
111cm (43.70")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated these Serpentine Marble Column Pedestals to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA981982
Dealers Internal Ref
24330
John Howkins Antiques
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A pair of 19th-century carved dark green serpentine marble columns featuring fluted shafts, moulded capitals, and stepped octagonal bases.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century carved dark green serpentine marble columns featuring fluted shafts, moulded capitals, and stepped octagonal bases.

Pair of 19th.century Serpentine Marble Columns

Archive II A pair of 19th-century carved dark green serpentine marble columns featuring fluted shafts, moulded capitals, and stepped octagonal bases. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century carved dark green serpentine marble columns featuring fluted shafts, moulded capitals, and stepped octagonal bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century carved dark green serpentine marble columns featuring fluted shafts, moulded capitals, and stepped octagonal bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century carved dark green serpentine marble columns featuring fluted shafts, moulded capitals, and stepped octagonal bases. View V
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Archive VII A pair of 19th-century carved dark green serpentine marble columns featuring fluted shafts, moulded capitals, and stepped octagonal bases. View VII
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A pair of 19th-century carved dark green serpentine marble columns featuring fluted shafts, moulded capitals, and stepped octagonal bases.
Pair of 19th.Century Serpentine Marble Columns
Ref: SA981982
A pair of 19th-century carved dark green serpentine marble columns featuring fluted shafts, moulded capitals, and stepped octagonal bases.
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  • ObjectPedestals & Plinths
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialSerpentine Marble
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsFluted shaft, Moulded capital, Stepped octagonal base
  • SizeH 111 cm (44 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This pair of 19th-century Neoclassical pedestals and plinths is formed from dark green serpentine marble, presenting a grand Regency design vibe. Each column stands on a stepped octagonal base supporting a carved pedestal with a fluted shaft, leading up to a moulded capital and a circular revolving top. The stone surfaces display natural veining patterns throughout, along with minor chips and surface scuffs associated with age and use. Standing 111 cm high by 28 cm wide and 28 cm deep, these sturdy stone stands transport in eight pieces for manageable installation. Position these classical columns in an empty corner of a living room, hallway, or study to elevate urns, sculptures, or decorative objects. The rotating tops allow for flexible positioning of display items, while the deep green tones integrate easily with traditional or eclectic interior schemes. The robust marble construction ensures durability for everyday use in residential spaces, bringing an architectural element to domestic interiors without requiring permanent installation.

FAQs

Serpentine marble has been prized since antiquity for its distinctive dark green hue and veined patterns, frequently quarried in regions such as Cornwall and Italy. During the 19th century, neoclassical revivals popularised carved stone columns as classical display pedestals for busts, urns, and bronzes in grand residences.

19th-century pedestals were typically carved from solid blocks of marble or serpentine stone, utilizing lathes for turned fluting and architectural mouldings. Capitals, shafts, and stepped bases were often crafted as separate interlocking components connected with metal pins or stone collars.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display subtle hand-carving marks, hand-cut joinery between sections, and natural surface patination or minor edge nibbles consistent with age. Genuine serpentine exhibits complex, non-uniform mineral veining and dark green variations distinct from synthetic reproductions.

Position a pair of marble columns on either side of a doorway, fireplace, or grand mirror to introduce architectural structure. Top them with modern sculptural ceramics, bronzes, or trailing greenery to bridge historical craftsmanship with contemporary design elements.

Clean serpentine marble using a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a pH-neutral, non-abrasive stone cleaner. Avoid acidic solutions, household vinegar, or abrasive powders, as these can etch the polished surface and dull the mineral finish.
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