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Pair of Large Carved 18th Century Brackets
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Pair of Large Carved 18th Century Brackets

18th century
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Description

Incredible, very large carved 18th Century brackets which were probably once used as balcony supports.

They have now been mounted on bespoke bases so they may be displayed independently as a standalone decorative item.

One measures approximately 115cm tall and the other 110cm, they both measure approximately 88cm wide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated these Carved Oak Architectural Corbels to the 18th Century.

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SA1205252
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693A
Description
Incredible, very large carved 18th Century brackets which were probably once used as balcony supports.
They have now been mounted on bespoke bases so they may be displayed independently as a standalone decorative item.
Earl and Rymer

One measures approximately 115cm tall and the other 110cm, they both measure approximately 88cm wide.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated these Carved Oak Architectural Corbels to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205252
Dealers Internal Ref
693A
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2026

Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands.

Pair of Large Carved 18th Century Brackets

Archive II A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands. View II
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A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands.
Pair of Large Carved 18th Century Brackets
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A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands.
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In 18th-century architecture, carved brackets and corbels served both structural and decorative functions, supporting mantels, cornices, or heavy shelving while incorporating intricate Baroque and Rococo motifs.

Architectural brackets from this era were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or lime, using gouges and chisels to construct scrolling volutes, acanthus leaves, and classical ornamentation.

Authentic period examples display irregular hand-carving marks, natural shrinkage cracks along the grain, deep patination in recessed areas, and evidence of historic mounting methods on the reverse sides.

These structural elements can be integrated into contemporary spaces as standalone sculptural objects on mantelpieces or sideboards, mounted directly as architectural wall art, or repurposed to support bespoke shelving.

Dust the intricate relief work gently with a soft bristle brush or microfibre cloth, avoid exposure to direct heat or moisture, and periodically apply a high-quality beeswax paste to nourish the timber.
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