Nice decorative turned antique beaded newel post. The newel post looks like it was sanded down and re-stained in medium finish. Has a nice worn look.  The wood is unknown.   Has a very nice tapered beaded top final. It is a salvaged piece so expect to find nails, nail holes, and small chunks missing. scuffs and scratches. There is a small chip where the top rail mounts and an old vertical split as shown.  The post is solid and notched on the bottom.  Overall, in good condition. Please look over the pictures and ask questions when needed. Thanks for looking!

Measures approx.:  50 1/2" tall x 44" before finial x 6 1/2" Sq bottom diameter
Top beaded finial: 6 1/2" tall 
Notch: 7 1/2" tall x 3 3/4" depth x 3 1/2" wide with slight inward angle on inside on notch