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Georgian Walnut & Lignum Wig Stand
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Georgian Walnut & Lignum Wig Stand

19th century
Sold 11 October 2025 · Carse Antiques
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Description

Good early 19th century Georgian walnut and lignum turned wig stand. Nicely turned heavy lignum base with finely turned walnut column and walnut dome top. All in very nice original condition. No damage.

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE AND PACKING COSTS.

SIZE; 5" diameter base by 11" tall

CIRCA; 1800 - 1820

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Wig Stand to the 19th Century.

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SA1157167
Dealers Internal Reference
11407
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Description
Good early 19th century Georgian walnut and lignum turned wig stand. Nicely turned heavy lignum base with finely turned walnut column and walnut dome top. All in very nice original condition. No damage.

PRICE INCLUDES UK POSTAGE AND PACKING COSTS.

SIZE; 5" diameter base by 11" tall

CIRCA; 1800 - 1820

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Wig Stand to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157167
Dealers Internal Ref
11407
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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An antique turned wooden wig stand featuring a circular stepped base, a slender column with ring turnings, and a smooth domed top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique turned wooden wig stand featuring a circular stepped base, a slender column with ring turnings, and a smooth domed top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Walnut & Lignum Wig Stand

Archive II An antique turned wooden wig stand featuring a circular stepped base, a slender column with ring turnings, and a smooth domed top. View II
Archive III An antique turned wooden wig stand featuring a circular stepped base, a slender column with ring turnings, and a smooth domed top. View III
Archive IV An antique turned wooden wig stand featuring a circular stepped base, a slender column with ring turnings, and a smooth domed top. View IV
Archive V An antique turned wooden wig stand featuring a circular stepped base, a slender column with ring turnings, and a smooth domed top. View V
Archive VI An antique turned wooden wig stand featuring a circular stepped base, a slender column with ring turnings, and a smooth domed top. View VI
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
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The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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Verified Since Mar 2011
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An antique turned wooden wig stand featuring a circular stepped base, a slender column with ring turnings, and a smooth domed top.
Georgian Walnut & Lignum Wig Stand
Ref: SA1157167
An antique turned wooden wig stand featuring a circular stepped base, a slender column with ring turnings, and a smooth domed top.
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  • ObjectDisplay Stands
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Lignum Vitae
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsLathe-turned stem, Stepped circular base, Domed top
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

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During the Georgian era, powdered wigs were an essential component of formal fashion for both men and women. Wig stands, also known as block stands, were used to hold, style, and store these elaborate hairpieces when they were not being worn.

These items were typically turned on a lathe using dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or lignum vitae. Construction often featured a weighted circular base, a slender turned column, and a domed or spherical top designed to support the interior cap of the wig without distorting its shape.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned tool marks, deep patination developed over centuries, and traditional joinery or threading where the stem meets the base. The choice of dense, period-specific timbers and natural wax finishes rather than modern varnishes are key indicators of age.

Due to their sculptural form and minimalist silhouette, these stands serve as striking decorative objects on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table. They can be displayed purely as historical artifacts or repurposed to hold modern millinery and headphones.

Preservation requires keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent cracking. Periodic application of microcrystalline wax helps maintain the surface finish without attracting dust or harming the historical patina.
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