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17th Century Carved Oak Face Corbels C. 1670
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17th Century Carved Oak Face Corbels C. 1670

17th century
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A pair of handsome and heart-warming carved oak faces, believed to originally have been adorning a large cupboard and which were carved by skilled hands in the second or third quartile of the 17th century.

With a really good colour, wonderful definition and deep characterful patination, the faces must have been accessible as they have developed a lovely deep sheen to their noses and pronounced features from the touch of generations.

I couldn’t resist this pair of handsome happy bearded men, one apparently wearing a crown, and I hope they will find a good home.

Dimensions are:

8.75 inches high, 2.25 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep

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Webberley Antiques has dated these Carved Oak Face Corbels to the 17th Century.

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A pair of handsome and heart-warming carved oak faces, believed to originally have been adorning a large cupboard and which were carved by skilled hands in the second or third quartile of the 17th century.
fig 1. A pair of 17th-century hand-carved dark oak timber corbels depicting bearded male faces.
fig 1. 17th Century Carved Oak Face Corbels C. 1670

With a really good colour, wonderful definition and deep characterful patination, the faces must have been accessible as they have developed a lovely deep sheen to their noses and pronounced features from the touch of generations.

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I couldn’t resist this pair of handsome happy bearded men, one apparently wearing a crown, and I hope they will find a good home.
Webberley Antiques

Dimensions are:

8.75 inches high, 2.25 inches wide and 2.5 inches deep

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated these Carved Oak Face Corbels to the 17th Century.

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Webberley Antiques
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A pair of 17th-century hand-carved dark oak timber corbels depicting bearded male faces.
17th Century Carved Oak Face Corbels c. 1670
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Corbels were structural support brackets projecting from walls to carry upper loads, such as roof trusses, fireplace mantels, or upper floor joists. In 17th-century timber construction, they were frequently decorated with hand-carved human masks, foliate designs, or grotesque figures.

17th-century corbels were hand-carved from dense native oak timber using chisels, gouges, and drawknives. The oak was typically worked while green or partially seasoned, then treated with linseed oil or beeswax to seal the wood grain.

Authentic period corbels feature visible hand-chisel marks, uneven surface contours, and deep oxidisation in recessed carved areas. Natural shrinkage splits along the wood grain, aged patination, and historic mounting mortises or peg holes also indicate original period origin.

Antique corbels can be displayed as standalone sculptural objects on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or bookshelf. They can also be securely wall-mounted to support a timber display shelf or integrated into a curated gallery wall.

Dust the carved surfaces regularly using a soft bristles brush or dry microfibre cloth. Apply a thin coat of clear natural beeswax paste occasionally to preserve the timber patina, ensuring polish does not accumulate in deep crevices.
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