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Pair of Fine Nd Huge 18th Century Pirtch Pine Starcase Half Balusters
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Pair of Fine Nd Huge 18th Century Pirtch Pine Starcase Half Balusters

18th century
Description

Fine and sculptural pair of hand carved antique pine architectural staircase balusters. constructed of solid pitch pine, with a rich warm grain and patina.

They feature classical, decorative turning with a prominent urn-and-fluted bulbous base section.

Their flat backs have been fitted with hanging rings, in antiquity indicating they have been repurposed or designed to be hung on a wall as decorative architectural ornaments.

Historically, these half-balusters like these were often used flush against a wall alongside a staircase rail or as part of a fireplace mantel surround, paneling, or furniture facade

These rare survivors would also look great lamped.

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated these Georgian Pitch Pine Balusters to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242695
Description
Fine and sculptural pair of hand carved antique pine architectural staircase balusters. constructed of solid pitch pine, with a rich warm grain and patina.

They feature classical, decorative turning with a prominent urn-and-fluted bulbous base section.

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Their flat backs have been fitted with hanging rings, in antiquity indicating they have been repurposed or designed to be hung on a wall as decorative architectural ornaments.
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fig 1. A pair of 18th-century pitch pine half balusters with carved gadrooned central knops and flat rear profiles.
fig 1. Pair of Fine Nd Huge 18th Century Pirtch Pine Starcase Half Balusters

Historically, these half-balusters like these were often used flush against a wall alongside a staircase rail or as part of a fireplace mantel surround, paneling, or furniture facade

These rare survivors would also look great lamped.

Date of Manufacture

The English Interior has dated these Georgian Pitch Pine Balusters to the 18th Century.

Height
60cm (23.62")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242695
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century pitch pine half balusters with carved gadrooned central knops and flat rear profiles.

Pair of Fine Nd Huge 18th Century Pirtch Pine Starcase Half Balusters

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Kirkgate
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9AD
United Kingdom

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A pair of 18th-century pitch pine half balusters with carved gadrooned central knops and flat rear profiles.
PAIR OF FINE ND HUGE 18TH CENTURY PIRTCH PINE STARCASE HALF BALUSTERS
Ref: SA1242695
A pair of 18th-century pitch pine half balusters with carved gadrooned central knops and flat rear profiles.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPitch Pine
  • ColourWarm Honey
  • MotifsGadrooned knop, Turned column, Square mounting block
  • SizeH 60 cm (24 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This pair of 18th-century Georgian architectural staircase half balusters is constructed from solid pitch pine in a warm honey colour with a rich visible grain and aged patina. Each piece displays a sculptural hand-carved design comprising a flat rear profile, rectangular top and bottom mounting blocks, classical decorative turning, and a prominent central gadrooned knop above stepped mouldings. The timber shows natural surface wear consistent with age and previous use as architectural salvage. The pair measures 60 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, these decorative ornaments suit placement on a wall or as accents within an English country house scheme. They work well mounted as focal points in a living space, hallway, or study, and can also be adapted as lamp bases or incorporated into bespoke interior joinery.

FAQs

Half balusters, also known as wall-mounted spindles, were designed to fix flat against the wall-side dado rail of a staircase, visualising symmetry with the full turned balusters on the open handrail side.

During the 18th century, balusters were crafted from dense timber such as slow-grown pitch pine, oak, or mahogany, allowing for precise lathe turning and decorative hand carving.

Authentic 18th-century examples display distinct characteristics including tight timber grain from old-growth trees, manual lathe tool markings, hand-carved relief details, and flat sawn rear profiles.

Architectural half balusters can be wall-mounted as sculptural art features, incorporated into custom joinery like console tables, or integrated into door surrounds and wall panelling designs.

Clean natural pitch pine by wiping down the timber with a dry microfibre cloth and periodically apply a clear natural beeswax polish to protect the grain and preserve its aged surface tone.
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