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Pair of English 18th Century Antique Stone Head Beam Supports
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Pair of English 18th Century Antique Stone Head Beam Supports

18th century
Sold 16 April 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Pair of English 18th Century Antique Stone Head Beam Supports

A fabulous, large pair of Georgian antique hand carved stone heads of bearded men one with a crown of ivy. They are original, English 18th century antique stone beam supports, they still have a good amount of stone behind the heads, so they could be built back in easily. They are both in wonderful condition with the sandstone deeply hand carved and nicely weathered. Rare to find in such good original condition nowadays. They are English and date to around 1750.

Dimensions

Height: 32cm (12.70")

Width: 26cm (10.32")

Depth: 46cm (18.25")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Stone Corbel to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136937
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Pair of English 18th Century Antique Stone Head Beam Supports
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A fabulous, large pair of Georgian antique hand carved stone heads of bearded men one with a crown of ivy.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

They are original, English 18th century antique stone beam supports, they still have a good amount of stone behind the heads, so they could be built back in easily. They are both in wonderful condition with the sandstone deeply hand carved and nicely weathered. Rare to find in such good original condition nowadays. They are English and date to around 1750.

Dimensions

Height: 32cm (12.70")

Width: 26cm (10.32")

Depth: 46cm (18.25")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Stone Corbel to the Georgian era.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136937
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A pair of carved 18th-century antique stone corbels featuring bearded human faces and weathered patination. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of English 18th Century Antique Stone Head Beam Supports

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A pair of carved 18th-century antique stone corbels featuring bearded human faces and weathered patination.
Pair of English 18th Century Antique Stone Head Beam Supports
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A pair of carved 18th-century antique stone corbels featuring bearded human faces and weathered patination.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialStone, Limestone
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsCarved human faces, Bearded figures, Weathered patination
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

A stone corbel is a structural or decorative architectural member projecting from a wall to support weight, such as a beam, lintel, or shelf, often featuring carved figurative or geometric motifs.

These pieces were traditionally hand-carved from local regional stone, such as limestone or sandstone, using specialized chisels and mallets by stonemasons following classical architectural traditions.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit natural weathering, tool marks consistent with period hand-working techniques, appropriate patination, and mineral deposits accumulated over centuries of exposure.

They can be displayed on bespoke metal stands as sculptural objects of art, integrated into modern fireplace surrounds, or placed on deep windowsills and consoles to add historical depth and tactile contrast.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft-bristled brush. Avoid water saturation, chemical cleaning agents, or abrasive methods that can strip the historic surface patina and erode the porous stone.
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