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Rare 18th Century Apotropaic Mark Carved Oak Panel
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Rare 18th Century Apotropaic Mark Carved Oak Panel

18th century
Sold 21 October 2024 · Karen Tarleton
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Rare 18th Century Witches or Apotropaic Mark Carved Oak Panel. These marks have been found in many historic places, from Medieval Churches to houses barns and caves. These marks were usually scribed onto stone or woodwork near building entrance points particularly doorways, windows and fireplaces to protect inhabitants and visitors from witches and evil spirits I have three panels for sale. Please view my other interesting items.

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Karen

07866 475069

Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this 18th Century Carved Oak Panel to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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SA1100754
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Rare 18th Century Witches or Apotropaic Mark Carved Oak Panel.
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These marks have been found in many historic places, from Medieval Churches to houses barns and caves.
Karen Tarleton

These marks were usually scribed onto stone or woodwork near building entrance points particularly doorways, windows and fireplaces to protect inhabitants and visitors from witches and evil spirits I have three panels for sale. Please view my other interesting items.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this 18th Century Carved Oak Panel to the 18th Century.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
29.5cm (11.61")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1100754
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Karen Tarleton Profile Page

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A square, dark brown antique oak panel featuring a deeply hand-carved circular geometric motif with intersecting petals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A square, dark brown antique oak panel featuring a deeply hand-carved circular geometric motif with intersecting petals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 18th Century Apotropaic Mark Carved Oak Panel

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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
Location
Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sandc
Verified Since Mar 2011
Items For Sale 97
Items Sold 1,584
Karen Tarleton
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Location: Misterton, Somerset, United Kingdom
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A square, dark brown antique oak panel featuring a deeply hand-carved circular geometric motif with intersecting petals.
Rare 18th Century Apotropaic Mark Carved Oak Panel
Ref: SA1100754
A square, dark brown antique oak panel featuring a deeply hand-carved circular geometric motif with intersecting petals.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Fragments
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFolk Art
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHex foil rosette, Compass drawn geometry, Punch work background
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 29.5 cm (12 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Apotropaic marks are ritualistic symbols carved into wood, stone, or plaster in historic buildings, traditionally intended to ward off evil spirits, witches, and misfortune.

Pieces from this era typically feature domestic English oak, worked using hand tools such as adzes, drawknives, and gouges, resulting in distinctive tool marks and heavy patination.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate tool marks, deep oxidisation, shrinkage cracks, and historic wear patterns consistent with centuries of exposure to domestic environments.

Such pieces are frequently mounted on custom iron stands or hung directly on neutral plaster walls as sculptural focal points within minimalist or traditional schemes.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the historic surface without sealing the pores.
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