We carry a diverse inventory of antique stone for foundations, walkways,
patios and gardens. Inventory includes granite steps, doorway and barn thresholds,
lintels and steps; stone fence posts, capitals, well stones and lye stones;
carved stone sinks and mill stones and mill stone drums. Click
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Stone Wall End Caps
#2
This matching pair of 'hip-roof' cap-stones from Stafford Springs Motor
Speedway, c.1916. The tooled granite has '1916' boldly etched into one
side of one stone. Stones measure 35" x 35" and approximately
12" tall to peak.
Cost: $3,000/pair |
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Stone Bowl #2
The bowl was found on a homeowner's property in CT. It weighs close
to 100 lbs, it is ~15" in diamete and 9" tall. Inside dimensions
are 12.5" in diameter x 5&1/4" deep. We are curious about
its origin...
Cost: $1250 |
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Entry Stone #7
Early set of secondary entrance stones from a northeastern CT house.
The larger stone is 52" wide x 32" deep x ~6" thick.
The smaller stone is 52" wide x approximately 24"+/- (21"
to water channel) x ~6" deep.
Cost: $850/set |
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Entry Stone #6
Beautiful primary entryway stone set from early northeastern CT house.
Landing stone is 6'3" long x 36" deep x ~8" thick. Second
stone is 6'3" long x 16" x ~9" thick
Cost: $1,850 |
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Stone Sink #4
A unique antique stone sink that measures 40" wide x 20" deep
x approx. 6" thick. The sink bowl is 14" in diameter and 3"
deep.
Cost: $2,800 |
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Entry/Threshold Stone
#5
A very large (thick) entry stone step that measures 5' wide x 35"
deep x an 8" face
Cost: $750 |
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Stage Coach Step #2
We speculate that this was a stage coach step, or part of a 2 step system.
It measures 20" deep x 40" wide x 11" thick.
Cost: $600 |
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Hitching Post #2
5'4" total in length. The top 3'4" is tooled with the rest
as the 10" x 24" 'anchor' underground.
Cost: $1250 |
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Hitching Post #1
7'4" total length. The top 51" is tooled with the rest as
the 12" x 12" 'anchor' underground.
Cost: $1850 |
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Hearth Stone #2
Large hearth stone: 7' long x 25.5" deep x 6" thick.
Cost: $2850 |
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Brownstone Capitals
This very large pair of carved and curved were salvaged from a Norwich,
CT, municipal building. They each weigh approximately 2200 lbs. They
measure 28" wide x 32" tall x 25" deep.
For Sale at Material Objects in Jamesport, (Long Island) NY
(email us for contact
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Half Mill Stone
#3
Another nice stone that is not quite the total 'half' of this
one. Measures 47" in width x 20" deep x 7.5" thick.
Cost: $650 |
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Half Mill Stone #2
Nice half stone that can be used as a step or garden statuary. It measures
48" in diameter and 24" radius x ~7.5" thick.
Cost: $750 |
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Hearth Stone #1
From early North Windham, CT house. Very flat and squared. Measures
26" deep x 92" wide x ~4" thick. One of the best I've
seen.
Cost: $3,000 |
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Stone gate posts #3
This is a handsome matching pair of large, early gate posts. They have
'hip roof' tops that come to a point and a 'wheel guard' bulge carve
at each base.
Cost: $4,500/pair |
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Stone Wall Cap Stones
#1:
A nicely tooled and weathered pair of granite 'hip roof' cap stones.
They measure 29" x 29" square with a 5&1/2" edge
and are ~8&1/4" from bottom to top of peak.
Cost: $3000/pair |
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Antique Grindstone:
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This brownstone grinding wheel was made into either a well cover or
moveable tether for a farm animal. It measures ~30&1/2" in
diameter and is 3&1/2" thick.
Cost: $750 |
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Stone Bowl #1RY
Another mystery! We think this rough
stone bowl might have been for crushing grain or corn. What
do you think?
Dimensions: ~27" long x ~17" wide x ~8"
thick. The bowl is off set and is 11" in diameter and ~ 3"
deep.
Cost: $2,000 |
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Stone Trough #1:
R Y
The purpose for this nicely tooled stone trough is a mystery to us.
It has very smooth channels possibly to hold a bar with a larger cylinder
(not found with the trough).
Dimensions: 54" long x 13" wide x 8"
high, 4" deep at center.
Cost: $1,850 |
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Stone sink #3:R
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This early CT brownstone sink with spout was found in Southeastern CT
near the shore. It is in great condition and rather large. It has a
spout for running directly out a window.
Cost: $4,500 |
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Mill Stone #2: R
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SOLD This is a very flat
and smooth stone, but has some of the original 'hash' markings around
the edge.
Dimensions: 6' in diameter, the 'lip' with decorative
markings is approximately a 6" border, the hole in the center is
~ 5" in diameter and the stone is ~8" thick.
Cost: SALE (50+% off!)
$3,000 (ONLY IF PICKED UP HERE) originally $6,500 |
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Limestone 'keyed' pieces #1:R
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Twelve pieces from a 'keyed' and carved limestone arch, origin unknown.
They each have a taper on each side and a slight curvature of the carved
face. They were 'keyed' together to form an arch over an entryway.
Dimensions: ~20" high x 13.5" on one end
and 12.5" on the other. The 'top' or outward top face is ~ 12"
x 13".
Cost: $3,000 for set or $300 each |
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Threshold Stone #1R
Early New England barn threshold stone (#1): this is
a very large, nicely polished barn entry stone. Dimensions: ~12'9"
long x ~ 21" to 22" wide x ~12" thick on back edge and
9" thick on the front edge (sloped).
Cost: $3250 |
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Mill Stone Drums #5, 6 &
7 R Y
These 3 drums came from Manchester, CT, and are brownstone that has
nicely aged. Most likely crafted from Portland brownstone.
Cost: $325 each or all 3 for $900 |
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Marble post points (#1):
Both are approx. 10” x 10” x 24” tall.
Cost: $250 each |
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Lye Stone (#2):
This lye stone was found locally in the Killingly, CT, woods. It is
approx. 46” deep at the largest point and 50” wide at the
larges point. The circle is ~ 26” in diameter and it is approx.
7&1/2” thick.
Cost: $1,250 |
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Small Mill Stone Base (#1):
This nicely weathered mill stone would make a great garden ornament.
It is approx. 36” in diameter x 6” high x 2&1/4”
deep. The opening tapers from 7” to 8”.
Cost: $1,650 |
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Antique Well Stone:
This well stone came from an antique cape in Willington, CT. It measures
approx. 46.5” deep x 67.5” wide x 3” thick. The hole
is 22” in diameter and is off-set to the right and towards the
back.
Cost: $1,650 |
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| Brownstone
Mill Drum (#3)
This mill drum has great character and would be an interesting garden
ornament. It measures 31” in diameter x 16” high. The center
hole is ~ 2” in diameter.
Cost: $2500 |
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| Stone
Step #4:
Nicely weathered and burnished secondary entry stone from c.1827 Stafford
Springs, CT house. Stone measures 30” deep x 4’ wide x approx.
7”+/- thick.
Cost: $500 |
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| Foundation
Stones:
Salvaged in Canada: set of 12 stones, approx. 34 linear feet total.
Appear to be pink granite. All stones are approx. 18" high x 12"+/-
deep.
Cost: $3,600 for set of 12 |
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| Antique
Carved Granite
This carved pink granite stone is probably the top to an elegant Asian
stone lantern. It measures approx. 16.5” high x 22” diameter
at base.
Cost: $1,850 |
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Antique Carved Stone
Capitals:
These matching stone capitals were salvaged from a New Haven, CT building...
Cost: $1,200 for pair |
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Antique Stone, Lintel
#2:
Antique lintel stone salvaged from a 1790s Canterbury, CT house. 12.5-inches
high, 53-inches wide, approximately 5-inches deep.
Cost: $750 |
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