Twisted Turnout

Very unique handrail and newel post detailing, the handrail profile is wrapped around the newel posts and than a 2 piece cap is installed on top of that. The newel post also have very fancy carvings on the main body and then a second lower section. Saddleback balcony handrail add a degree of elegance to the level balconies and the ramp easing leading to the second floor.

    A very attractive Twisted Turnout and hollow turned newel post, The stained and painted handrail detail was popular in the Philadelphia area through this period and there are many examples of it in famous houses in the area.

     Here is another example of the stained and painted handrail detail, The handrail is usually around 4" tall and very detailed.