uniquely-designed 1880s antique american salvaged chicago hand-carved cherry wood freestanding residential staircase newel post

all original and highly sought after 19th century eastlake style hand-carved solid cherry wood staircase newel post was likely a custom order made by palmer, fuller & company, chicago, ills. the freestanding 1880's interior residential newel post features very elaborate carvings from top to bottom. the salvaged new york city rowhouse newel contains a largely uniform finish.