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Unusual Dutch Carving, Scotland and Ireland
Martin Murray Antiques
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Martin Murray Antiques

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Unusual Dutch Carving, Scotland and Ireland

19th century
Description

A finely carved plaque possibly from beneath a map reading Scotland and Ireland, original gilt and painted surface. some old woodworm damage long dead but treated also. A very interesting piece.

Dutch

early C19th

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Carved Dutch Timber Frieze to the 19th Century.

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SA1180008
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mm93
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Description
A finely carved plaque possibly from beneath a map reading Scotland and Ireland, original gilt and painted surface. some old woodworm damage long dead but treated also. A very interesting piece.

Dutch

early C19th

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Carved Dutch Timber Frieze to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180008
Dealers Internal Ref
mm93
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2024

Specialist in early furniture and works of art

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A long hand-carved wooden frieze featuring gold relief Dutch lettering reading SCHOTLANDT EN YRLANDT framed by acanthus scroll borders against a dark painted ground.
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Archive I A long hand-carved wooden frieze featuring gold relief Dutch lettering reading SCHOTLANDT EN YRLANDT framed by acanthus scroll borders against a dark painted ground.

Unusual Dutch Carving, Scotland and Ireland

Archive II A long hand-carved wooden frieze featuring gold relief Dutch lettering reading SCHOTLANDT EN YRLANDT framed by acanthus scroll borders against a dark painted ground. View II
Archive III A long hand-carved wooden frieze featuring gold relief Dutch lettering reading SCHOTLANDT EN YRLANDT framed by acanthus scroll borders against a dark painted ground. View III
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Martin Murray Antiques

Martin Murray Antiques
Telephone 07970 625359
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Near Eye
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mmant
Verified Since Dec 2024
Items For Sale 52
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Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
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Location: Near Eye, Suffolk, United Kingdom
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A long hand-carved wooden frieze featuring gold relief Dutch lettering reading SCHOTLANDT EN YRLANDT framed by acanthus scroll borders against a dark painted ground.
Unusual Dutch carving, Scotland and Ireland
Ref: SA1180008
A long hand-carved wooden frieze featuring gold relief Dutch lettering reading SCHOTLANDT EN YRLANDT framed by acanthus scroll borders against a dark painted ground.
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Carved timber panels featuring relief lettering were widely produced in the Low Countries during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. They were frequently installed as lintels over doorways, mounted on ship transoms, or integrated into cabinetry to denote geographic destinations, family mottos, or building names.

These pieces were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as oak or lime. Craftsmen used hand gouges to form relief lettering and foliate borders before applying milk paint, tempera ground, and parcel gilding to make the text legible from a distance.

Authentic items show irregular hand-tool marks on the reverse, natural shrinkage cracks along the grain, and uneven wear to the painted and gilded surfaces. Inscriptions often use historical Dutch spelling variants rather than modern orthography.

Designers frequently mount carved friezes as architectural wall features above doorways, fire surrounds, or sideboards. Their linear format works well for adding texture and historical narrative to contemporary minimalist or eclectic rooms.

Dust gently using a soft, dry bristle brush to clear loose debris without disturbing flaking paint or gilding. Avoid water, harsh chemical solvents, and liquid polishes, which can dissolve historical finishes and cause timber swelling.
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