{"product_id":"antique-scottish-granite-curling-stones-pair-19th-c-pond-stones-gooseneck-handles","title":"Pair of Antique Scottish Granite Curling Stones with Gooseneck Handles","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePair of Antique Scottish Granite Curling Stones with Gooseneck Handles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of antique Scottish granite curling stones, with cast-metal gooseneck mounts and turned wooden grips. Their substantial forms and speckled stone surfaces make a distinctive display for a country-house interior or collection of sporting memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to date from circa 1880–1900 and of a type associated with outdoor pond curling. Their individual history and the precise source of the granite are unconfirmed. The stones have been gently cleaned and are offered as decorative display pieces, not as tested sporting equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated date: circa 1880–1900.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: speckled granite, cast-metal gooseneck mounts and turned wooden grips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone diameter: approximately 22cm (about 8½ inches).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated weight: approximately 16–20kg per stone, or 32–40kg for the pair. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker unidentified; no visible maker’s mark recorded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique condition with historic wear. Surface staining on the top of one stone. One wooden handle grip is slightly loose; the security and load-bearing capacity of the handles have not been confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are very heavy objects. Display on a stable surface capable of supporting their weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all high-resolution photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. The items pictured are the pieces you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair of antique granite curling stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted gooseneck handles with wooden grips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched by heavy-parcel insured courier with tracking and a signature required on delivery. Free local collection is also available from our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westbourne Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54526467146075,"sku":"WBA-SPT-UNK-CURL-001","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/4835\/4907\/files\/1100965500.jpg?v=1793107466","url":"https:\/\/westbourneantiques.com\/products\/antique-scottish-granite-curling-stones-pair-19th-c-pond-stones-gooseneck-handles","provider":"Westbourne Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}