Stone pineapples were often used as decorative elements in the 18th century and beyond, particularly in European countries such as England and France. The pineapple was considered a symbol of wealth, hospitality, and exoticism. This sculpture is of significant size and weight, and it is made of a mixture of cast stone. It can be used as decorative finial on gateposts, as a sculptural element on building facades, and as an ornamental object in a garden.
