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Antique Alabaster Coloumns
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£1,850
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Antique Alabaster Coloumns

19th century
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A beautiful pair of late 19th century, early 20th-century Italian grey and white alabaster columns/plant stands. The plant stands consist of circular top, turned gun barrel columns with a stepped bottom and octagonal base. There are a few aged related marks to the columns but nothing serious.

Dimensions:

Height 39" 100cm

Base 12" 30cm

Top 10" 26cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Declaration

Gaylords Antiques has dated these Antique Alabaster Pedestal Columns to the 19th Century.

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SA993814
Description
A beautiful pair of late 19th century, early 20th-century Italian grey and white alabaster columns/plant stands.
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The plant stands consist of circular top, turned gun barrel columns with a stepped bottom and octagonal base.
Gaylords Antiques

There are a few aged related marks to the columns but nothing serious.

Dimensions:

Height 39" 100cm

Base 12" 30cm

Top 10" 26cm.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Gaylords Antiques has dated these Antique Alabaster Pedestal Columns to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA993814
Gaylords Antiques
Gaylords Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2011

Antique furniture specialists est 1966

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A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases.
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Archive I A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases.

Antique Alabaster Coloumns

Archive II A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases. View II
Archive III A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases. View VIII
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Telephone 01329 843 402
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75 West Street
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
P014 4DG
United Kingdom
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Gaylords Antiques
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A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases.
Antique Alabaster Coloumns
Ref: SA993814
A pair of tall, cylindrical antique alabaster columns featuring mottled grey and cream veining, moulded circular tops, and octagonal bases.
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Alabaster pedestals gained immense popularity during the Neoclassical and Victorian eras, drawing inspiration from classical Greek and Roman architectural orders. They were primarily crafted to elevate decorative arts, such as marble busts, bronzes, and floral arrangements, serving as symbols of refined taste and architectural symmetry within formal grand residences.

Traditional architectural columns and pedestals were hand-lathe turned from solid blocks of natural stone, such as alabaster, marble, or serpentine. They typically consist of three distinct sections: a molded top capital, a central shaft, and a stepped or octagonal base, often secured internally with iron or brass dowels.

Authentic antique stone pedestals display distinct natural veining, translucent quality under light, and a cool physical surface temperature. Signs of age include gentle surface patination, subtle hand-carving irregularities, minor edge chips, and traditional construction joinery between the capital, shaft, and base.

Interior designers use stone pedestals to add vertical interest, structure, and historical depth to modern interiors. They are frequently placed in pairs to frame entrance halls, flank fireplaces, or occupy empty corners, topped with contemporary art, sculpture, or dramatic trailing greenery to contrast classic and modern aesthetics.

Alabaster is a soft, porous mineral that requires gentle maintenance. Clean using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a slightly damp cloth with mild pH-neutral soap, avoiding water saturation, acidic cleansers, and chemical polishes that can dull the natural surface or dissolve the stone.
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