Pineapple finial
Category
Architecture / Features & Decoration
Date
Unknown
Materials
Stone
Measurements
450 mm (Height)
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Avebury, Wiltshire
NT 220733.1
Caption
Christopher Columbus brought pineapples back to Europe from his travels to the New World. They became a highly coveted item and King Charles posed for an official portrait showing him receiving a pineapple as a gift.
Summary
One of a pair of pineapple finials on circular socles and bases secured to top of the wall at the South East corner of the house.