They were available from a handful of suppliers in a few different sizes and configurations. I could only imagine the excitement of opening a box and seeing my new posts.
There are plenty examples in both paint grade and stained wood and some even with burled veneer on the face of the panel.
Most were made in 4 pieces and bolted together with a threaded rod down through the center.
At the top of the stairs is a fairly standard twist fitting going from Rake to Level 180 transition on about a 12" cylinder. The handrail is a Toad Back profile and I believe is 4" wide. No newel posts were typically used except for the starting post.
This 180 Level to Rake is a great example of this layout. The handrail is built over a radius tread and cylinder. The transition is made in 2 pieces with the joint at the middle of the radius.
These beautiful rail systems notably weaken and wobble with age. The last pic appears to show a rod or bracket added after the fact to strengthen the guard system. How are these guard systems built today such that the structure as well as the aesthetic is maintained.
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