Baluster Collection

Chalice vase with lid and nautical scene after a painting by Moren, baluster vase with lid
FLO4633468 Chalice vase with lid and nautical scene after a painting by Moren, baluster vase with lid, metalled base and panel with cupids, and chalice vase with lid and military scene

Virgin and Child, c.1530-c.1540. Creator: Adriaen Isenbrandt
Virgin and Child, c.1530-c.1540. Other Title(s): Madonna and Child. The marble niche in which the Virgin and the Child are seated is a veritable sample-book of the modern Renaissance style

Cottage garden, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Cottage garden, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938

New York City, View of Lower Manhattan from Manhattan Bridge

France, Toulouse. A circular staircase

Colourful Wooden Banister, Belize City, Belize, Central America

The staircase hall at Mersham-le-Hatch, Kent, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289893 The staircase hall at Mersham-le-Hatch, Kent, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The principal staircase at Osterley Park, Middlesex, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289896 The principal staircase at Osterley Park, Middlesex, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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Ornate lamppost from Pont Alexandre III with River Seine and Eiffel Tower beyond, Paris, France. Date: 30/01/2009

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Stone Balusters and staircase leading to home in Greoux-les-Bains, Provence, France Date: 24/11/2008

Schlesinger and Mayer Company Store, Chicago, Illinois, Baluster, 1898-1899

Baluster flowering vase, Trapani, mid 17th century (gilt-copper
2627258 Baluster flowering vase, Trapani, mid 17th century (gilt-copper, enamel & coral) (see also 2627259) by Italian School

Lady bountiful
CW17461 Lady bountiful by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

17th and 18th century balusters

Vase and cover (white jade)
619013 Vase and cover (white jade) by Chinese School (18th century); 24.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Baluster shape and lozenge section with stylised dragon handles to the neck)

Architectural Fantasy with Figures (oil on canvas)
714793 Architectural Fantasy with Figures (oil on canvas) by Orlandi, Stefano (1681-1760); 106.5x82 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire, UK; eSouthhampton City Art Gallery; Italian

Two of the pillars (nails) before the Exchange (w / c on paper)
2831849 Two of the pillars (nails) before the Exchange (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

A copper-plated cast iron stairway baluster and a copper-plated metal decorative panel, c
991119 A copper-plated cast iron stairway baluster and a copper-plated metal decorative panel, c.1894 (copper-plated cast iron, copper-plated metal) by Sullivan

Chalice engraved t Welvaren van St. Iansgild
Chalice, engraved with t Welvaren van St. Iansgild (pirate and wineglass guild), wine glass drinking glass drinking utensils tableware holder lead glass glass

CHINA: PUNISHMENT, c1900. A criminal in China chained by the ankle to a fence and locked in a cangue. Stereograph, c1900

Spain. 15th and16th century. Altarpiece of the Cathedral of
Spain. 15th and 16th century. Altarpiece of the Cathedral of Toledo depicting scenes of Christs life (1497-1504). Polychrome wood

SPIRAL STAIRCASE. The staircase in the Mills-Stebbins House in Springfield, Massachusetts. Photograph, 1968

NEW ORLEANS: HOUSE. A view of the house at 837 Governor Nicholls Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1938

Digital illustration showing prised off planted moulding below balusters

Cross section digital illustration of spacers which hold balusters in place on handrail

Digital Illustration of using pencil and sliding bevel to transfer joint angle to new spindle on baluster

Digital illustration loose handrail secured to newel post with metal bracket

Digital illustration of using flat edge screwdriver to prise out spacer between balusters

Digital illustration showing how to prise off planted moulding between balusters using flat-head screwdriver

Digital illustration of using hammer to nail spacer in place between balusters

Digital illustration of how to free baluster by using hammer tapped against offcut

Digital Illustration of wooden balusters on staircase

Digital illustration showing hammer nailed new baluster under handrail

AUSTRIA: ST. FLORIANs ABBEY. Interior view of the Abbey of Saint Florian in Linz, Austria, showing the staircase designed by Jakob Prandtauer in the early 18th century. Photographed c1925

VERSAILLES: CHAMBER. Chamber of King Louis XIV at the palace of Versailles, France. Photochrome, c1900

BUKHARA OFFICIAL, 1911. A bureaucrat of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Photographed by Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii, 1911

PAUL DUCHAILLU (1831-1903). American (French-born) explorer

DICKENS: PICKWICK PAPERS. Etching by Hablot Knight Browne ( Phiz ) from the first edition of Charles Dickens The Pickwick Papers, 1837

Asia, China, Beijing. This turtles profile has the attributes of a gargoyle, and resides in the Forbidden City, a World Heritage Site, Beijing, China

Asia, China, Beijing. A metal statue of a turtle sits on a baluster cap in the Forbidden City, a World Heritage Site, Beijing, China

John Nixon giving the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in the State House Yard, Philadelphia
JOHN NIXON, 1776. John Nixon giving the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in the State House Yard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on 8 July 1776. Wood engraving, 19th century

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"Baluster: A Symbol of Elegance and Tradition" From the grand inauguration of President John F. Kennedy to the mesmerizing Whirling Dervishes in Turkey, the baluster has left its mark on history and culture. This architectural element, often overlooked but essential, adds a touch of grace to our surroundings. In the enchanting staircase hall at Mersham-le-Hatch in Kent, designed by renowned architect Robert Adam, balusters stand tall like silent sentinels, guiding us with their timeless beauty. Osterley Park in Middlesex also boasts a magnificent principal staircase adorned with these intricate structures that evoke a sense of grandeur. Across continents, we find ourselves captivated by the vibrant wooden banister in Belize City's colourful streets. Its lively hues reflect the spirit and diversity of Central America. But it is not only within architecture that we encounter this captivating feature. In Chicago's Schlesinger and Mayer Company Store from 1898-1899, balusters become an integral part of interior design - a testament to their versatility throughout time. Delving into history reveals even more intriguing uses for balusters. Trapani presents us with a mid-17th-century gilt-copper flowering vase shaped like this elegant form - an exquisite piece showcasing craftsmanship from centuries past. As we explore these diverse examples spanning across time and cultures, one cannot help but be reminded of Robert Lee Frost's poetry recital during President Kennedy's inauguration at Washington D. C. 's Capitol building. Just as Frost used words to paint vivid images in our minds, so too do these balusters tell stories through their presence - each one carrying its own unique tale. Like Lady Bountiful bestowing her generosity upon those around her, balusters offer support while adding aesthetic charm to our lives. They symbolize elegance intertwined with tradition – reminding us that sometimes it is the smallest details that leave lasting impressions on our hearts and minds.