Stone Carpet Weight - 19th Century

These beautifully carved 19th-century Indian stone carpet weights are wonderful examples of how even the most practical everyday objects were traditionally embellished with decorative craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid stone, each weight features a distinctive bulbous, flower-like finial rising from an elegant lotus-petal base, all supported on a substantial square plinth.

The deeply carved, ribbed finials have developed a wonderfully rich, warm brown patina, contrasting beautifully with the softer, pale sandstone tones of the bases. Their smooth surfaces bear witness to generations of handling and use, while the sculptural lotus-inspired decoration reflects the importance of floral motifs in traditional Indian architecture and decorative arts.

Originally used to weigh down the corners of carpets and rugs, these substantial stone weights combine practicality with an appealing architectural quality. The generous proportions and intricate carving give each piece a distinctive sculptural presence.

Today, these charming antique stone weights make wonderfully unusual decorative objects, equally at home as substantial paperweights, bookends or sculptural accents on a desk, console table or shelf.

Each sold separately.