It was listed by Culvertons. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Culvertons has dated these Carved Lime Wood Wall Brackets to the 1870s.
The owner wished to sell them as they did not have the space to display them properly. Even though they have minor losses and a few old repairs, the decision to purchase them was an easy one to make, as they are so attractive and exquisitely carved. The wall brackets probably originate from the Black Forest region, or possibly Austria or Central Italy. All these areas have historic associations with fine lime (linden wood) carving. These highly decorative walls mounted carved figures are robust enough to still be used as originally intended. As you can see both mermaids hold up a small circular table (detachable) that can be used to support and display, amongst other things, a decorative candlestick or a trailing plant. They are being sold as seen, however, we can quote for and undertake a certain amount of restoration if directed. Two wall fixing are supplied with the brackets which snugly slot into their original supports.
Culvertons has dated these Carved Lime Wood Wall Brackets to the 1870s.
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Finely Carved Pair of Lime Wood Occasional Tables - Wall Mounted with Twin-tailed Mermaid Supports.
