A Large Pair of 18thC Carved & Painted Oak Architectural Columns sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles the return of the Charles

the return of the Charles II from exile in Europe heralded a period of great luxury

The jardinières have not needed to be restored in any way so have only been waxed by us and therefore remain in desirable original condition showing a good dark and rich mahogany patina and colour

against a bright yellow background

Cinnabar Moth

A Large Pair of 18thC Carved & Painted Oak Architectural Columns sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles the return of the CharlesOrigin: English Period: Queen Anne George I II Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1700 1750 Height: 64 (each) Diameters: 9 tops The decorative and beautifully aged carved English solid oak columns or pilasters of half round form with flat squared off reverses, the rounds chamfered, both topped by a rather primitively carved acanthus leaf capital with ring turned collars, in untouched condition with remnants of painted decoration to each, probably hailing