Sold 7 April 2026 · Karen Tarleton

This “18th Century Carved Oak Ceiling Boss Church” found a buyer.

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Description

18th Century Carved Oak Tudor Rose Ceiling Boss. I do have eight bosses which are all different, if you would like more please email me.

Free postage

Please call or email me if you would like more information.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique Carved Oak Ceiling Boss to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

9.5cm (3.74")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1204506

Description

18th Century Carved Oak Tudor Rose Ceiling Boss. I do have eight bosses which are all different, if you would like more please email me.

Free postage

Please call or email me if you would like more information.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Antique Carved Oak Ceiling Boss to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9cm (3.54")

Width

9.5cm (3.74")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1204506

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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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
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian / Vernacular
MaterialOak
ColourBrown
MotifsFoliate relief, Hand-chiselled facets, Geometric symmetry
SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A ceiling boss is a decorative keystoning or projection found at the intersection of ribbed vaulting in medieval and later ecclesiastical or domestic architecture, often heavily carved with foliage or heraldic motifs.

Traditional architectural carvings from this era were predominantly crafted from dense native hardwoods like English oak, hand-chisel carved from solid timber blocks to ensure structural integrity and longevity.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, oxidisation patination appropriate to their age, and irregularities consistent with manual joinery rather than modern mechanical routing.

Such pieces can be mounted on a minimalist metal stand for display on a mantelpiece or bookshelf, functioning as a sculptural art object that introduces historic texture to modern spaces.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners, chemical polishes, or direct sunlight to maintain the natural dry-surface patina of the timber.