An Early Monastic Medieval Limestone Column; c.1400 & Later sub-Art & Sculpture The well-weathered softwood carving

The well-weathered softwood carving

this being the first emblem that greeted you as you entered a place of quiet and reflection

They both have surface dis-colouration with lichen and moss forms having been placed outside at some point in time

With simply superb character to the whole this is not the sort of table you see on sale at all often and as it so effortlessly combines industrial and traditional it will be a desirable catch in todays market

The condition is fair to good with losses and tarnish to the cream enamel and some looseness to the wiring but overall sound and original whilst holding positions well enough

An Early Monastic Medieval Limestone Column; c.1400 & Later sub-Art & Sculpture The well-weathered softwood carvingOrigin: English Period: Principally Late Medieval Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1400 & 20thC Height: 45 The Base: 11. 5 The limestone plinth column, of monastic origins, beautifully weathered with age, on a twentieth century octagonal composition stone base and sphere top, surviving principally from the late medieval period. The plinth has sub millimetre flaking to the stone as photographed; with salt damage to the magnesian limestone. The later sphere