Tall English Cast Stone Pedestal in 3 Parts
England, CA 1980
H: 28.25 in W: 13 in D: 13 in
Ref: SPE 1011
Two Pairs of French 18th C Hand-Carved Stone Bench or Table Bases
Two Pairs of French 18th C Hand-Carved Stone Bench or Table Bases
These hand-hewn stone plinths likely were original foundation stones and bear a resemblance to staddlestone bases, but are shorter and more stout. Carved from a very hard heavily-fossilized stone, one pair measures 17" high while the other pair is 18" high. The stone is extremely durable and can remain outside uncovered year-round even in the most harsh climates. We envision them as the four pillars to a massive stone-topped coffee table, as bench legs, or individually, as side or cocktail tables finished with round stone tops in the garden. And of course, you can cut or bury them to equal heights if you want all four. Stone bases such as these come along very rarely, so make haste! When purchasing, please let us know which height you prefer.
French, CA 1780
H: 18 in W: 15.5 in D: 15.5 in
Ref: SPE 1033, SPE 1034
Two Pairs of French 18th C Hand-Carved Stone Bench or Table Bases
Pair of English 19th Century Barley-Twist Chimney Pots/Planters/Pedestals
Pair of English 19th Century Barley-Twist Chimney Pots/Planters/Pedestals
We love these tall hand-made biscuit terracotta chimney pots for their rare sinuous barley-twist design with traces of coal dust on the surface, and their warm, creamy color. They are perfectly matched in height and levelness, although some of the photos show a different perspective. Very minor chipping is shown in the photos and both chimney pots are open at both ends. They would be superb as tall pedestals to hold nursery baskets of flowers, or tops and/or bottoms could be fashioned to convert them into pedestals for sculpture or actualy planters. Suitable for all climates year-round if properly installed, we recommend they be placed/mortared to a stone base or concrete footings and that the tops be covered in the winter (we usually use pieces of plywood). Please note that the outer diameter of both pots is 14 inches, while the inner diameter of one is 10.25 inches and the other 10 3/8 inches.
England, CA 1890
H: 49.5 in Diameter: 14 in
Ref: COC 1014
Pair of English 19th Century Terracotta Pedestals by James Stiff and Sons
Pair of English 19th Century Terracotta Pedestals by James Stiff and Sons
James Stiff was an English potter born in Suffolk who worked at Eleanor Coades’ Artificial Stone Company in Lambeth, South London, and then at Doulton and Watts Pottery (also in Lambeth). He eventually went on to own his pottery works in 1843. From 1845 on, he is listed at 39 High Street. His sons joined the firm in 1863, and the firm became known as James Stiff and Sons. The firm was sold to Royal Doulton in 1913. These sensational and signed pedestals were once chimney pots, but have recently had tops added by a master craftsman. The work is seamless and undetectable and we love that they are now more functional than chimney pots. In a gorgeous creamy biscuit shade of terracotta, they would be stunning flanking a doorway or entrance to a garden, perhaps with urns or statues on top. In excellent antique condition, they do have a few minor chips to the bottoms of the bases, but nothing that impairs their look or functionality. Please note that although these can remain outside year-round in temperate climates, they should be brought inside in harsh winter climates. We recommend installing them on pieces of stone or concrete footings if they are to bear a heavy load. Priced and sold by the pair.
England, CA 1860s
H: 32.38 in Bottom Diameter: 15 in Top Diameter: 14 1/8 in
Ref: SPE 1024
Elegant French Plaster Pedestal
Elegant French Plaster Pedestal
This graceful, tall, plaster pedestal has a clean pale cream-colored surface and fine detail on the column. Perfect for an extravagant floral arrangement or statue as the focal point in an entry hall or library. This piece must remain indoors, as plaster "melts" over time when exposed to the elements. In very good condition overall. Weathering commensurate with age.
France, CA 1930.
H: 40 in D: 17.5 in W: 17.5 in
Ref: SPE 1014
Elegant French Plaster Pedestal
Tall 19th Century English Terracotta Chimney Pot Planter/Pedestal
Tall 19th Century English Terracotta Chimney Pot Planter/Pedestal
Rare because of its size, this hand-thrown terracotta chimney pot was removed from an enormous building in the Southeast of England near Kent. It would make a wonderful focal point in the center of a garden, and is just the right size to hold a nursery basket of profuse, dripping blooms. Alternatively, top with a piece of stone or wood for a fabulous pedestal.
England, CA 1870.
H: 49 in D: 19 in
Ref: COC 1004
