exceptional oversized antique american interior residential freestanding solid walnut wood newel post likely fabricated by palmer, fuller & company, chicago, ills. the painted newel post with distinctive profile retains the original circular-shaped top and handrail fastened tightly in place. the newel post was salvaged from a chicago residence constructed in 1874. the deeply recessed panels likely contain burled walnut inlay. the post-fire chicago interior residential walnut newel post is structurally sound and free from damage. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 44"