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Green Man Carved Oak Gothic Revival Casket

19th century
Sold 5 February 2025 · Prometheus Antiques
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Description

A superb carved oak Gothic Revival casket. The box is made in sold oak carved all over with foliate designs and a green man mask to the front and back. The box has a wonderful ogee curved profile and is sarcophagus in shape. The whole is in completely original condition with a great colour and patina. It even retains the original working key. It is a highly unusual thing of wonderful quality and condition. C.1870.

Overall sizes in inches:

10 ¼ wide

7 ½ deep

7 high

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Casket to the 1870s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121664
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Description
A superb carved oak Gothic Revival casket.
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The box is made in sold oak carved all over with foliate designs and a green man mask to the front and back.
Prometheus Antiques

The box has a wonderful ogee curved profile and is sarcophagus in shape. The whole is in completely original condition with a great colour and patina. It even retains the original working key. It is a highly unusual thing of wonderful quality and condition. C.1870.

Overall sizes in inches:

10 ¼ wide

7 ½ deep

7 high

Date of Manufacture

Prometheus Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Casket to the 1870s.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
19cm (7.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1121664
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Archive I A dark brown carved oak casket featuring prominent Green Man facial motifs and foliage relief across the lid and sides. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Green Man Carved Oak Gothic Revival Casket

Archive II A dark brown carved oak casket featuring prominent Green Man facial motifs and foliage relief across the lid and sides. View II
Archive III A dark brown carved oak casket featuring prominent Green Man facial motifs and foliage relief across the lid and sides. View III
Archive IV A dark brown carved oak casket featuring prominent Green Man facial motifs and foliage relief across the lid and sides. View IV
Archive V A dark brown carved oak casket featuring prominent Green Man facial motifs and foliage relief across the lid and sides. View V
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Archive VII A dark brown carved oak casket featuring prominent Green Man facial motifs and foliage relief across the lid and sides. View VII
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Prometheus Antiques

Prometheus Antiques
Telephone 07932 624971
Location
Newark upon Trent
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/prometheus
Verified Since Nov 2010
Items For Sale 119
Items Sold 2,244
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A dark brown carved oak casket featuring prominent Green Man facial motifs and foliage relief across the lid and sides.
Green man carved oak Gothic revival casket
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A dark brown carved oak casket featuring prominent Green Man facial motifs and foliage relief across the lid and sides.
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGreen man mask, Acorn leaf relief, Chamfered lid, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 19 cm (7 in)

FAQs

The Gothic Revival movement emerged in the mid-18th century and gained significant popularity during the Victorian era, drawing heavy inspiration from medieval architecture, ecclesiastical design, and folklore motifs.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid native timbers such as oak, featuring hand-carved relief panels, pegged joints, and occasionally wrought iron or brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by inspecting tool marks, timber shrinkage, natural oxidisation, hand-cut joinery, and the consistency of the carving style relative to the period.

It can be placed as a striking accent piece on a plain mantelpiece, dark wood console, or bookshelf to introduce historical texture and a focal point of dark academia aesthetics.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep out of direct sunlight, and occasionally feed the timber with a traditional microcrystalline wax to preserve the finish without sealing the wood.
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