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Collections > Wood Carving
Over 700 architectural carvings including rare altar pieces.
Lion's Mask
Carved oak lion's mask, possibly a decorative architectural feature for external fitting. The lion's mask occupies the entire upper portion, below which are two paws.... view details
Pilaster
Oak pilaster, possibly from the stiles of a cabinet. The pilaster is carved with the upper half of a bearded male figure holding, below, a blank cartouche with,... view details
Pew End
Oak finial, carved in the form of horse with grotesque rider surmounting a crook carved with foliage. The finial is only partly carved on one side, where two mortices... view details
Armorial Cartouche
One of a set of four. Oval cartouche with pierced, scrolled rococo frame, gilded and painted, the main field showing a gold cross on a red ground. The cartouche and... view details
Relief
Carved oak relief, depicting four figures, two in the act of stoning the other two, who are roped to a central pillar. Some original paintwork remains. Size: Length:... view details
Relief
The face carved to depict a mounted (military) figure in 18th century dress - possibly Frederick the Great. The relief is stained. Size: 15 x 13.5 cm. view details
Bracket
Oak bracket, possibly from architectural feature. A carved lion's head with bared teeth, applied to a scroll carved below with acanthus foliage scrolling. Size:... view details
Panel
Ash/Elm panel carved with pierced fleur-de-lys in the centre, at top and bottom are capitals with some fluting and volutes of the Ionic Order. The face of the panel... view details
Panel
Carved walnut panel. The central design includes a roundel with three small fleur-de-lys against a stipled background, surmounted by a crown also bearing... view details
Brackets
Pair of oak brackets with side slots and flat top indicating supporting role, possibly as part of a fire-place. Carved with a lion's head in the upper half and... view details