newel
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Among the artefacts found in the house are two angels, carved from oak, which once stood as newel posts at the foot of the house's main stairway.
From BBC • Aug. 31, 2024
However, the newel post and railing had been replaced during a previous renovation and had a different stain that had yellowed over time, resulting in a kind of Franken-staircase.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2023
The interior of the Gaines street building retains much of its original layout as well as woodwork such as the central staircase with its newel post and spindles.
From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2020
The newel dates from the mid-19th century, but the stairs are probably original to the home.
From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2017
Instead of newel posts at the bottom of the staircase, an intricately carved oak monkey clung to either end of the railing.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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