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Large 19th Century Carved Giltwood Pelmet
Hand of Glory
for sale €374     $406
£320
Hand of Glory

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Large 19th Century Carved Giltwood Pelmet

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A fabulous 19th centiury carved giltwood pelmet, the central fabric covered pole with ornately carved acanthus scroll ends. With original gilding, the fabriic covered section could easily be re-covered in a different fabric.

155cm long max, the central fabric covered section 88cm long.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Carved Giltwood Curtain Pelmet to the Regency era.

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SA1109057
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SKU00000760
Description
A fabulous 19th centiury carved giltwood pelmet, the central fabric covered pole with ornately carved acanthus scroll ends. With original gilding, the fabriic covered section could easily be re-covered in a different fabric.

155cm long max, the central fabric covered section 88cm long.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Carved Giltwood Curtain Pelmet to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1109057
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000760
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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Decorative antiques & interiors

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A 19th-century carved giltwood pelmet featuring acanthus leaf scroll ends and a textured cream central bar.
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Archive I A 19th-century carved giltwood pelmet featuring acanthus leaf scroll ends and a textured cream central bar.

Large 19th Century Carved Giltwood Pelmet

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Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/handofglory
Verified Since Jul 2012
Items For Sale 175
Items Sold 2,430
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Verified Since Jul 2012
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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Jul 2012
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A 19th-century carved giltwood pelmet featuring acanthus leaf scroll ends and a textured cream central bar.
Large 19th Century Carved Giltwood Pelmet
Ref: SA1109057
A 19th-century carved giltwood pelmet featuring acanthus leaf scroll ends and a textured cream central bar.
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A giltwood pelmet is an architectural framework placed above a window or bed to conceal curtain fittings and add visual structure to drapery. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, these structural headers were crafted with hand-carved motifs such as acanthus leaves and finished with gold leaf gilding.

Traditional pelmets were constructed from carved solid woods such as pine, lime, or oak, often coated with gesso and water-gilded using real gold leaf. Decorative central spans frequently incorporated upholstered fabric, painted canvas, or decorative diaper-work patterns.

Authentic 19th-century giltwood displays hand-carved tool marks, natural surface patination, and gentle rubbing to the gold leaf revealing the underlying red or yellow bole clay. Historical mounting hardware, hand-cut joinery, and minor contraction cracks in the gesso also indicate period construction.

An antique pelmet can be mounted above contemporary linen drapery panels to introduce historical architecture into a modern space. Interior designers also mount these carved elements as decorative wall features above headboards or sideboards.

Giltwood should be cleaned exclusively using a dry, soft-bristled brush to gently lift dust from carved details without abrading the gold surface. Liquid cleaners, water, and chemical polish must be avoided, as moisture causes underlying gesso layers to soften and detach.
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