Object Literature
The lengths of the columns suggest they are originally from two door surrounds for a shop frontage, being two opposing columns to each side of the doorways to act as beautiful decorative supports. The rears are squared off suggesting they were integral to the doorway.
This quartet of pilasters would have been the proud frontage of a good Victorian retail establishment such as a haberdashery. Pilasters themselves have a numerous deign benefits. Strong vertical lines of the pilasters adding stately look to the interior as well making the room appear higher. Projecting face and structural appearance of the pilasters add extra layer of architectural details to the room. A Corinthian capital in architectural terms is the top part of a column characterised by large acanthus leaves and fluted columns, as we see here.
Very good quality architectural elements that can now be used in any number of ways.