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Gate Pier Finials
“Finials are used
in architectural
design to
compliment the
top of a pier at
the entrance
to a property,
or as part of
the decorative
finish to a roof
cornice.”
Ball and Base
Sir Christopher Wren Finial
In many ways, the ultimate in classical simplicity.
Popular since the 17th century. Chilstone manufacture
a variety of sizes, with interchangeable bases.
The design of the urn and finial are almost identical
to those used at Vine House, Kingston, attributed to
Wren. The lid is heavily fluted, with a tapering neck
leading up to a pine cone. The urn has acanthus
leaves to the bowl, also with fluting rising to a plain,
moulded lip. The base itself is quite plain, see C1170.
Balls can be purchased with necks, as shown on the
next page.
Dimensions
Height: 57.1cm (22½ ins)
Diameter: 33.0cm (13 ins)
Square base: 33.0cm (13 ins)
Dimensions
Height: 114.3cm (45 ins)
Lid diameter: 58.4cm (23 ins)
Square base: 35.5cm (14 ins)
Code C1190
English Pineapple
Finial
Cobham Pineapple
Finials
A small and finely-detailed finial,
moulded from an antique original.
Available in 2 sizes.
Dimensions
Height: 40.0cm (15¾ ins)
Diameter: 18.0cm (7¼ ins)
Base diameter: 15.0cm (5¾ ins)
Code C6910
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Dimensions
Height: 76.0cm (30 ins)
Square base: 26.5cm (10½ ins)
Code C3330
Height: 63.0cm (24¾ ins)
Square base: 22.5cm (8¾ ins)
Code C3340
Code C6900
Pineapple and Base
Charles II style finial c.1680 mounted on a round base for gate piers
and other architectural features. A classical architectural detail.
Dimensions
Height: 58.0cm (23 ins)
Diameter: 34.0cm (13½ ins)
Base diameter: 28.0cm (11 ins)
Code C3300
