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A George IV Simulated Porphyry Slate and Marble Pedestal Circa 1830
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A George IV Simulated Porphyry Slate and Marble Pedestal Circa 1830

19th century
Sold 3 January 2025 · Macintosh Antiques
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Description

A George IV simulated porphyry slate and marble pedestal circa 1830 .

Provenance: Kirtlington Park Oxfordshire

Size : 18.5 inches wide 16 inches deep 34 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this George IV Display Pedestal to the Regency era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA953729
Dealers Internal Reference
MA3820
Description
A George IV simulated porphyry slate and marble pedestal circa 1830 .

Provenance: Kirtlington Park Oxfordshire

Size : 18.5 inches wide 16 inches deep 34 inches high

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this George IV Display Pedestal to the Regency era.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA953729
Dealers Internal Ref
MA3820
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

Dealer Profile

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Macintosh Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A square George IV display pedestal featuring a dark slate top, white moulded cornices, and a red simulated porphyry body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A square George IV display pedestal featuring a dark slate top, white moulded cornices, and a red simulated porphyry body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A George IV Simulated Porphyry Slate and Marble Pedestal Circa 1830

Archive II A square George IV display pedestal featuring a dark slate top, white moulded cornices, and a red simulated porphyry body. View II
Archive III A square George IV display pedestal featuring a dark slate top, white moulded cornices, and a red simulated porphyry body. View III
Archive IV A square George IV display pedestal featuring a dark slate top, white moulded cornices, and a red simulated porphyry body. View IV
Archive V A square George IV display pedestal featuring a dark slate top, white moulded cornices, and a red simulated porphyry body. View V
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Macintosh Antiques

Macintosh Antiques
Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
Location
The Courtyard
Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pmacintosh
Verified Since Feb 2011
Items For Sale 132
Items Sold 4,554
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JG, United Kingdom
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A square George IV display pedestal featuring a dark slate top, white moulded cornices, and a red simulated porphyry body.
A George IV simulated porphyry slate and marble pedestal circa 1830
Ref: SA953729
A square George IV display pedestal featuring a dark slate top, white moulded cornices, and a red simulated porphyry body.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDisplay Pedestals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge IV / Neoclassical
  • MaterialSlate, Marble, Painted Timber
  • ColourRed, Black, White
  • MotifsSimulated porphyry finish, Moulded cornice and base, Square column form
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

FAQs

A George IV display pedestal is a freestanding architectural support structure created during the British Regency and early Victorian era, typically used to showcase sculptures, urns, or decorative art objects.

These pieces often combine a timber or slate core treated with scagliola, paint, or simulated stone finishes to mimic expensive materials like imperial porphyry, paired with contrasting marble or painted mouldings.

Authentic pieces from the c.1830 period exhibit period-correct construction techniques, hand-mixed mineral pigments for faux finishes, heavy slate or stone components, and natural ageing consistent with nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

Positioned as a focal point in a room, a pedestal can support a contemporary bronze sculpture, a large floral arrangement, or remain empty as a piece of minimalist architectural art.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid chemical cleaning agents and excessive moisture to protect the delicate painted faux finishes and slate structural integrity.
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