Name: Large 17th Century Deeply Carved Pierced Oak Gothic Ceiling Boss
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1180063
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

17th century

Sold by Karen Tarleton

Sold 7 January 2026 · Karen Tarleton

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Description

Large 17th Century Deeply Carved Oak Ceiling Boss . Reputedly to have come out of Herefordshire Cathedral during restoration.

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I do have another listed please look at my other items

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this Carved Oak Ceiling Boss to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1180063

Description

Large 17th Century Deeply Carved Oak Ceiling Boss . Reputedly to have come out of Herefordshire Cathedral during restoration.

Free shipping

I do have another listed please look at my other items

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Carved Oak Ceiling Boss to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1180063

About the Dealer

Karen Tarleton

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Karen Tarleton Profile Page

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A square, deeply carved wooden ceiling boss featuring symmetrical foliage and berry motifs in natural warm brown oak.

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Large 17th Century Deeply Carved Pierced Oak Gothic Ceiling Boss

Karen Tarleton

Telephone 07866 475069

Location

Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sandc

Verified Since Mar 2011

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ObjectArchitectural Salvage
Period17th century
StyleGothic
MaterialOak
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsDeep relief carving, Acanthus foliage, Pierced woodwork, Symmetrical scrollwork
SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

A ceiling boss is a decorative keystroke or knob found at the intersection of ribbed vaulting in medieval and gothic architecture, historically serving both a structural purpose to cover joints and a decorative function.

Historical ceiling bosses were typically crafted from dense local hardwoods such as English oak, or carved from stone and plaster depending on the building type and era.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks from gouges and chisels, natural timber shrinkage, oxidisation and colour variation consistent with age, and dense grain patterns characteristic of slow-grown historic hardwoods.

An architectural fragment can be mounted on a neutral wall as a focal sculpture, displayed on a custom metal stand on a console table, or integrated into bespoke cabinetry for historical texture.

Preserve antique wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and dramatic humidity fluctuations, occasionally dusting with a soft dry brush, and avoiding synthetic polishes or waxes.