Bidspirit auction | Victorian Barley-Twist Pedestal Stand

Victorian Barley-Twist Pedestal Stand - Date: Late 19th century Period/Style: Victorian, with Renaissance Revival influence Materials: Dark-finished hardwood and veneer, probably rosewood, with cast-metal feet Form: Rectangular pedestal stand Description: Late Victorian pedestal stand in dark-finished hardwood and veneer, probably rosewood, with a rectangular molded top above a substantial pierced spiral central column. Smaller barley-twist uprights flank the central shaft, joined near their heads by short turned crossbars and curved brackets supporting the top. Baluster and ring turnings articulate the column ends above a rectangular platform base. Four cast-metal ball-and-claw feet raise the platform, contrasting with the polished wood. The open-twist carving distinguishes this example from stands with solid spiral shafts. Dimensions: 31.75 in. H, 18.5 in. W, 14 in. D Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Scattered finish wear, scratches and small edge nicks; underside abrasions and minor surface losses. Metal feet show wear and oxidation. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 31.75 x 18.5 x 14 in