Highlands Pineapple Stone Club
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Pineapple - The pineapple, named because of its resemblance to a pine cone, was an exotic and scarce fruit in the 18th century. It became a popular decorative motif on furniture, silver ceramics, glass and clocks during this time.
- Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.
As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.
Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.
This item has been included into following indexes:
Visually similar items
18ct gold and diamond bracelet, the articulated strap designed as a series of interwoven links completed by a buckle clasp pave-set with circular-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.95 carats, gross weight approximately 40.80 grams, length appro
An early 19th century ivory mounted hardwood walking stick, the ivory mount inlaid in studded metal with a floral pattern, the top with a pierced removable cover opening to a small compartment, 91 cm long
George V Coldstream Guards dress sword with, battle Honours and scabbard, length 99 cm
Royal Horse Guard Troopers sword with battle honours and scabbard, length 99 cm