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Reclaimed Art Deco Bronze Lantern Pier Caps
Reclaimed Art Deco Bronze Lantern Pier Caps

Reclaimed Art Deco Bronze Lantern Pier Caps

$10,197

H 25.6 in W 20.28 in D 20.28 in

Reclaimed Art Deco Bronze Lantern Pier Caps

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An unusual set of reclaimed pier caps in the form of bronze Art Deco lanterns dating from the early

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of 17th Century Carved Limestone Pier Caps
Pair of 17th Century Carved Limestone Pier Caps

Pair of 17th Century Carved Limestone Pier Caps

$6,360

H 18.12 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in

Pair of 17th Century Carved Limestone Pier Caps

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting pair of 17th century limestone pier caps, sourced from Canterbury. Well weathered

Category

Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Doors and Gates

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Pair of Reclaimed Composition Stone Ball Pier Caps Mid 20th Century
Vintage Pair of Reclaimed Composition Stone Ball Pier Caps Mid 20th Century

Vintage Pair of Reclaimed Composition Stone Ball Pier Caps Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

An attractive pair of reclaimed weathered composition stone ball pier caps on stands, mid 20th

Category

Vintage 1950s Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

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Pair of 18th Century Composition Stone Eagles Driveway Pier Caps
Pair of 18th Century Composition Stone Eagles Driveway Pier Caps

Pair of 18th Century Composition Stone Eagles Driveway Pier Caps

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H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 12.01 in

Pair of 18th Century Composition Stone Eagles Driveway Pier Caps

Located in Norwich, GB

Pair of 18th century composition stone eagles driveway pier caps.  

Category

Antique 18th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Composition

Pair of Old Dimpled Stone Balls for Pier Caps, 20th Century
Pair of Old Dimpled Stone Balls for Pier Caps, 20th Century

Pair of Old Dimpled Stone Balls for Pier Caps, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in

Pair of Old Dimpled Stone Balls for Pier Caps, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Pair of old salvaged dimpled or chiseled stone ball pier caps or features. Holes drilled in the

Category

20th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

A Set of Four English Terra-cotta Corbels/Architectural Elements
A Set of Four English Terra-cotta Corbels/Architectural Elements

A Set of Four English Terra-cotta Corbels/Architectural Elements

Located in New Orleans, LA

A set of four terra-cotta architectural elments that could be installed as pier caps or

Category

Early 20th Century English Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Two Large Reclaimed Stone Ball Pier Caps
Two Large Reclaimed Stone Ball Pier Caps

Two Large Reclaimed Stone Ball Pier Caps

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H 50.01 in W 42.13 in D 42.13 in

Two Large Reclaimed Stone Ball Pier Caps

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An impressive pair of large reclaimed stone ball pier caps. Made from composition stone, these

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Doors and Gates

Materials

Stone, Composition

Pair of Victorian Buff Terracotta Finials or Pier Caps
Pair of Victorian Buff Terracotta Finials or Pier Caps

Pair of Victorian Buff Terracotta Finials or Pier Caps

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H 40.16 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Pair of Victorian Buff Terracotta Finials or Pier Caps

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

as large pier caps either side of grand set of driveway gates! Reminiscent of Tudor revival and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large Stone Pineapple Finials or Pier Caps
Pair of Large Stone Pineapple Finials or Pier Caps

Pair of Large Stone Pineapple Finials or Pier Caps

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H 33.86 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in

Pair of Large Stone Pineapple Finials or Pier Caps

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

as pier caps to frame a driveway or used to decorate courtyards and balconies, bringing statement and

Category

Mid-20th Century English Georgian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Composition

Vintage Pair of Reclaimed Weathered Composition Stone Ball Pier Caps 20th C
Vintage Pair of Reclaimed Weathered Composition Stone Ball Pier Caps 20th C

Vintage Pair of Reclaimed Weathered Composition Stone Ball Pier Caps 20th C

Located in London, GB

An attractive pair of reclaimed weathered composition stone ball pier caps on stands, mid 20th

Category

Vintage 1950s English Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of Antique Terracotta Pier Caps
Pair of Antique Terracotta Pier Caps

Pair of Antique Terracotta Pier Caps

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H 20.48 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Pair of Antique Terracotta Pier Caps

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

These are made from terracotta and would once have stood atop pillars either side of a grand pair of gates. Reclaimed from a country house in Shropshire.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Doors and Gates

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Lidded Gate Finials/ Pier Caps
Pair of Lidded Gate Finials/ Pier Caps

Pair of Lidded Gate Finials/ Pier Caps

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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 18.9 in

Pair of Lidded Gate Finials/ Pier Caps

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

These finials are from the second half of the 20th century and are made from weathered composition stone and the bases are made from limestone. Base: Width 64cm Depth 64cm The di...

Category

Late 20th Century English Edwardian Doors and Gates

Materials

Composition, Limestone

Pair of Massive 19th Century Stone Pier Caps / Gate Finials
Pair of Massive 19th Century Stone Pier Caps / Gate Finials

Pair of Massive 19th Century Stone Pier Caps / Gate Finials

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Carved from a durable grit stone which is very similar in to Cotswold stone when cleaned. Measures: Ball diameter is 48cm Weight around 750kg-1000kg each.   

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Pair of Antique Reclaimed Terracotta Ball Finials
Pair of Antique Reclaimed Terracotta Ball Finials

Pair of Antique Reclaimed Terracotta Ball Finials

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

About A pair of large reclaimed red terracotta gate post finials / pier caps. Condition

Category

Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Reconstituted Stone Bacchus Urn
Antique Reconstituted Stone Bacchus Urn

Antique Reconstituted Stone Bacchus Urn

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H 65.36 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Antique Reconstituted Stone Bacchus Urn

Located in Ware, GB

finishing touches to outdoor areas, this pier cap brings a touch of beauty to any space. Dimensions

Category

20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Pair of French Antique Cast Iron Finials
Pair of French Antique Cast Iron Finials

Pair of French Antique Cast Iron Finials

Located in Calgary, Alberta

architectural ornaments or pier caps for a château or formal garden, They are of good scale with a lovely

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Antique English Composite Stone Fruit Basket
Antique English Composite Stone Fruit Basket

Antique English Composite Stone Fruit Basket

Located in Calgary, Alberta

adorned an English estate as the pier cap on the gate pillar.

Category

Early 20th Century British Baroque Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique English Composite Stone Fruit Basket
Antique English Composite Stone Fruit Basket

Antique English Composite Stone Fruit Basket

Located in Calgary, Alberta

adorned an English estate as the pier cap on the gate pillar.

Category

Early 20th Century British Baroque Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Petal-Form Carved Limestone Gate Pier Caps
Pair of Petal-Form Carved Limestone Gate Pier Caps

Pair of Petal-Form Carved Limestone Gate Pier Caps

Located in Woodbury, CT

Exceptional pair of petal-form carved limestone gate pier caps with breathtaking carving and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

Pair of Carved Yorkstone Prince of Wales Finials or Gate Pier Caps
Pair of Carved Yorkstone Prince of Wales Finials or Gate Pier Caps

Pair of Carved Yorkstone Prince of Wales Finials or Gate Pier Caps

Located in Woodbury, CT

What an unusual find! These pyramidal-shaped hand-carved Yorkstone gate pier caps/finials have the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

"Cap Cod' Gilded Mirror
"Cap Cod' Gilded Mirror

"Cap Cod' Gilded Mirror

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H 31 in W 14.25 in D 1.75 in

"Cap Cod' Gilded Mirror

Located in Wells, ME

Carved wood & gilt gesso mirror, Northern Europe, mid to late 18th century, the cresting with reverse-painted tablet showing a young man in a red jacket. all in wonderful original o...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Carved Limestone Flame-Top Finials
Rare Pair of Carved Limestone Flame-Top Finials

Rare Pair of Carved Limestone Flame-Top Finials

Located in Woodbury, CT

lots of lichen and moss. These finials would make sensational lamps, gate pier caps, or accent pieces

Category

Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

A pair of bronze braziers
A pair of bronze braziers

A pair of bronze braziers

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H 15.75 in Dm 12.6 in

A pair of bronze braziers

Located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

A small pair of bronze braziers – probably made for column caps for gate piers. A tazza form bowl

Category

Antique 1840s English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Reclaimed Lion Pier Cap Statues
Pair of Reclaimed Lion Pier Cap Statues

Pair of Reclaimed Lion Pier Cap Statues

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H 19 in W 28 in D 12 in

Pair of Reclaimed Lion Pier Cap Statues

Located in London, GB

A pair of traditional lion pier caps in reconstituted stone. These majestic lion statues are ideal

Category

20th Century Statues

Reclaimed Pier-Caps with Spheres / Balls, 20th Century
Reclaimed Pier-Caps with Spheres / Balls, 20th Century

Reclaimed Pier-Caps with Spheres / Balls, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Elegant salvaged composition stone pier caps or pillar tops with spheres / balls. Ball diameter is

Category

20th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

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$4,260 / item

H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.

Category

2010s French Modern Chairs

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Pier Cap For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pier cap for your home. Frequently made of stone, cast stone and limestone, every pier cap was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pier cap, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each pier cap bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Pier Cap?

Prices for a pier cap can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,796 and can go as high as $6,813, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.

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