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Pair Oak Corbels Circa 1650 Possibly German
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Pair Oak Corbels Circa 1650 Possibly German

17th century
Description

A charming par of oak carved corbels circa 1650. Wonderfully detailed carving particularly the teeth!

Good overall condition some evidence of inactive worm.

Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated these Carved Oak Architectural Corbels to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09085385
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques Date17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 305-430 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 17TH CENTURY:
Hewn oak with hand gouge marks: traditional architectural woodcarving.
Dark oxidised grime in recesses: prolonged natural exposure to indoor air.
Straight saw marks and peg holes to the reverse: original architectural mounting.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1155055
Description
A charming par of oak carved corbels circa 1650. Wonderfully detailed carving particularly the teeth!

Good overall condition some evidence of inactive worm.

Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated these Carved Oak Architectural Corbels to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09085385
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques dating17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 305-430 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 17th Century:
Hewn oak with hand gouge marks: traditional architectural woodcarving.
Dark oxidised grime in recesses: prolonged natural exposure to indoor air.
Straight saw marks and peg holes to the reverse: original architectural mounting.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA1155055
Timberhill Gallery
Timberhill Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2014
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A pair of 17th-century carved oak corbels featuring detailed human heads with distinct facial expressions and headdresses.
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Archive I A pair of 17th-century carved oak corbels featuring detailed human heads with distinct facial expressions and headdresses.

Pair Oak Corbels Circa 1650 Possibly German

Archive II A pair of 17th-century carved oak corbels featuring detailed human heads with distinct facial expressions and headdresses. View II
Archive III A pair of 17th-century carved oak corbels featuring detailed human heads with distinct facial expressions and headdresses. View III
Archive IV A pair of 17th-century carved oak corbels featuring detailed human heads with distinct facial expressions and headdresses. View IV
Archive V A pair of 17th-century carved oak corbels featuring detailed human heads with distinct facial expressions and headdresses. View V
Archive VI A pair of 17th-century carved oak corbels featuring detailed human heads with distinct facial expressions and headdresses. View VI
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Timberhill Gallery

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Suffolk
United Kingdom
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A pair of 17th-century carved oak corbels featuring detailed human heads with distinct facial expressions and headdresses.
Pair Oak Corbels circa 1650 possibly German
Ref: SA1155055
A pair of 17th-century carved oak corbels featuring detailed human heads with distinct facial expressions and headdresses.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century Continental
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved human heads, Figurative details, Hand-carved oak grain, Architectural support profile
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This pair of seventeenth-century continental corbels originates from the mid-1600s, presenting hand-carved oak timber in a warm brown shade with a visible wood grain and a natural matte finish. Each architectural salvage element takes the form of a figurative support profile depicting a distinct human head with elaborate headdresses and expressive facial features, including visible teeth on the open mouth of one figure. The surfaces display rich hand-carved detailing across the hair, brows, and mustaches, accompanied by signs of age such as inactive wormholes on the dense wood. The corbels measure 21 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. Such historic decorative items find practical placement in a gentleman's library or study, mounted securely onto a narrow wall space to serve as architectural brackets or decorative shelf supports. They integrate into traditional or period interior schemes as sculptural accents, bringing authentic historic craftsmanship and figurative motifs directly into a modern domestic setting.

FAQs

Corbels are weight-bearing structural brackets projecting from a wall to support an overhanging element such as a roof beam, mantelpiece, or balcony. Sculpted from dense timber like oak, historical examples frequently featured decorative elements including figurative heads, foliage, or heraldic imagery.

During the 17th century, corbels were predominantly hand-carved from seasoned European oak using gouges, chisels, and wooden mallets. The natural density of oak provided the structural integrity required for load-bearing applications, while hand-tool marks and deep grain patterns remain characteristic of authentic period craftsmanship.

Authentic period corbels display evidence of hand-carving, such as slight asymmetry, subtle tool marks, and age-related wear around exposed edges. The reverse side often retains original mounting marks or structural cut-outs, and the timber typically exhibits a deep, natural patina developed over centuries of exposure.

Antique corbels can be mounted to support a floating mantle shelf, positioned beneath kitchen counter overhangs, or displayed individually on a wall as sculptural art objects. Their rich timber tones provide textural contrast against neutral backdrops in contemporary or traditional spaces.

Maintain carved oak corbels by dusting regularly with a soft, dry brush to clear crevices. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect the original patina, avoiding chemical cleaners or excessive moisture.
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