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A Pair of Rowing Oars
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A Pair of Rowing Oars

19th century
Sold 21 October 2025 · Midwinter Antiques
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Description

A decorative pair of wooden rowing/skulling oars with good rich patina, leather collars and. Copper tips.

Physical Dimensions
Height
258cm (101.57")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated these Vintage Wooden Oars to the 19th Century.

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SA1087845
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Oars
Description
A decorative pair of wooden rowing/skulling oars with good rich patina, leather collars and. Copper tips.
Height
258cm (101.57")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated these Vintage Wooden Oars to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087845
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Oars
Midwinter Antiques
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A Pair of Rowing Oars

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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
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Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/midwinter
Verified Since Jun 2019
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Items Sold 186
Midwinter Antiques
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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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A pair of antique wooden rowing oars with leather collars and copper tips resting on stone paving.
A Pair of Rowing oars
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A pair of antique wooden rowing oars with leather collars and copper tips resting on stone paving.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSports Equipment
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNautical Traditional
  • MaterialAsh, Leather, Copper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLeather collar, Copper blade tip, Spade-shaped blade
  • SizeH 258 cm (102 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Traditional rowing oars were handcrafted from timber such as ash or spruce for flexibility and strength, primarily used in competitive university racing and recreational boating.

Authentic period oars are constructed from solid hardwoods with leather collars near the handle to protect the shaft against the rowlock, often featuring reinforced copper tips on the blade.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related patina, maker stamps near the handle, traditional leather button wraps, and wear patterns consistent with actual water use.

They are frequently mounted horizontally or vertically on walls within coastal, rustic, or study interiors to serve as large-scale sculptural wall art.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the dry wood and protect the original finish.
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