Pair of English 19th Century Staddle Stones
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Description
A delightful pair of vintage staddle stones, c. 1880, that will add plenty of charm to your garden! Staddle Stones, or stone mushrooms, date back to the medieval period and were originally used as supporting bases for granaries, hayricks, etc. The staddle stones lifted the granaries above the ground protecting the stored grain from vermin and water seepage. The upwardly tapering form and overlapping capstone make it almost impossible for a rodent to climb up and into the hay or grain stored above. The air could freely circulate beneath the stored crops and this helped to keep it dry.
Dimensions: 29-1/4″H x 17-1/2″Diameter -
More Information
Origin: England Period: 19th Century Materials: Stone. Creation Date: 1880 Styles / Movements: Traditional Incollect Reference #: 344070 -
Dimensions
H. 29.25 in; Diam. 17.5 in; H. 74.3 cm; Diam. 44.45 cm;
Message from Seller:
Laura Roland and her mother Susan travel to France, England and Italy in search of one-of-a-kind 18th, 19th and 20th century antique and vintage furniture and accessories. They have built many wonderful European contacts, ship 40 ft containers and do full restoration at their 18,000 sqft showroom in Baton Rouge, LA. Fireside Antiques has been a family-owned business since 1982
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