Salvaged Antique Stone

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 on the thumbnail image or heading to view more details. Subscribe to our mailing list for periodic e-mail updates on this and other inventory.

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For Sale: Salvaged Antique Stone
Updated 1/4/12

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

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

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

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

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

Entry/Threshold Stone #5
A very large (thick) entry stone step that measures 5' wide x 35" deep x an 8" face

Cost: $750

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

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

Hitching Post #1
7'4" total length. The top 51" is tooled with the rest as the 12" x 12" 'anchor' underground.

Cost: $1850

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 info).

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

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

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

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

Antique Grindstone: R
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

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

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 Y
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

Mill Stone #2: R Y
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

Limestone 'keyed' pieces #1:R Y
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

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

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

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

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

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

Antique Carved Stone Capitals:
These matching stone capitals were salvaged from a New Haven, CT building...
Cost: $1,200 for pair

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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