Antique Scottish Granite Curling Stone with Gooseneck Handle

Single Antique Scottish Granite Curling Stone with Gooseneck Handle

An antique Scottish granite curling stone with a cast-metal gooseneck mount and turned wooden grip. Its substantial form and speckled stone surface make a distinctive display for a country-house interior or collection of sporting memorabilia.

Estimated to date from circa 1880–1900 and of a type associated with outdoor pond curling. Its individual history and the precise source of the granite are unconfirmed. The stone has been gently cleaned and is offered as a decorative display piece, not as tested sporting equipment.

Details & Dimensions

• Estimated date: circa 1880–1900.
• Materials: speckled granite, cast-metal gooseneck mount and turned wooden grip.
• Stone diameter: approximately 22cm (about 8½ inches).
• Estimated weight: approximately 18kg.
• Maker unidentified; no visible maker’s mark recorded.

Condition & Handling

Antique condition with historic wear. The wooden handle grip and metal mount show wear consistent with age; the security and load-bearing capacity of the handle have not been confirmed.

This is a very heavy object. Do not lift or carry it by the handle; support the stone body securely and obtain suitable assistance when moving it. Display on a stable surface capable of supporting its weight.

Please review all high-resolution photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The item pictured is the piece you will receive.

What’s Included

• Single antique granite curling stone.
• Fitted gooseneck handle with wooden grip.

Shipping

Dispatched by heavy-parcel insured courier with tracking and a signature required on delivery.