Sold 27 March 2026 · Karen Tarleton

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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 Carved Oak Ceiling Boss to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1204508

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 Carved Oak Ceiling Boss to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

8cm (3.15")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

3.5cm (1.38")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1204508

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

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Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sandc

Verified Since Mar 2011

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ObjectArchitectural Salvage
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak
ColourBrown
MotifsLeaf carving, Spherical bosses, Symmetrical geometry, Hand-chiselled facets
SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Authentic period pieces exhibit tool marks consistent with hand-chiselling, natural timber shrinkage, oxidisation, and surface wear appropriate to their age.

Historic fragments like ceiling bosses can be mounted on display stands as sculptural art objects or integrated into bespoke joinery projects to add depth and historical texture.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, cleaning gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding modern chemical polishes.

British architectural carvings of the period predominantly utilised native hardwoods such as oak, elm, and occasionally walnut due to their durability and fine grain.

A ceiling boss is an architectural ornamentation traditionally used at the intersection of ribbed vaulting in medieval and later architecture to conceal joints and add structural decoration.