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Seventeenth Century Carved Lion Newel Post Finial
Reindeer Antiques
for sale €9,945     $10,795
£8,500
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Seventeenth Century Carved Lion Newel Post Finial

17th century
Description

An exceptional early Seventeenth Century carved walnut newel post finial; the lion beautifully carved in the sejeant erect pose with a flowing mane and powerful paws grasping a heraldic shield. The heraldry on the shield is late Nineteenth Century. Retaining a great colour and patination. 

Similar heraldic lions form a magnificent display decorating the Grand Staircase at Hatfield House and the staircase at Knole is decorated with heraldic leopards of a similar date.

Physical Dimensions
Height
51.5cm (20.28")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Lion Finial to the 17th Century.

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SA1207178
Dealers Internal Reference
BA1429
Description
An exceptional early Seventeenth Century carved walnut newel post finial; the lion beautifully carved in the sejeant erect pose with a flowing mane and powerful paws grasping a heraldic shield. The heraldry on the shield is late Nineteenth Century. Retaining a great colour and patination. 
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Similar heraldic lions form a magnificent display decorating the Grand Staircase at Hatfield House and the staircase at Knole is decorated with heraldic leopards of a similar date.
Reindeer Antiques
Height
51.5cm (20.28")
Width
15.2cm (5.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Lion Finial to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207178
Dealers Internal Ref
BA1429
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A seventeenth-century dark carved oak lion newel post finial seated upright while holding a painted heraldic shield with yellow, red, and black coat of arms details.
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Archive I A seventeenth-century dark carved oak lion newel post finial seated upright while holding a painted heraldic shield with yellow, red, and black coat of arms details.

Seventeenth Century Carved Lion Newel Post Finial

Archive II A seventeenth-century dark carved oak lion newel post finial seated upright while holding a painted heraldic shield with yellow, red, and black coat of arms details. View II
Archive III A seventeenth-century dark carved oak lion newel post finial seated upright while holding a painted heraldic shield with yellow, red, and black coat of arms details. View III
Archive IV A seventeenth-century dark carved oak lion newel post finial seated upright while holding a painted heraldic shield with yellow, red, and black coat of arms details. View IV
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A seventeenth-century dark carved oak lion newel post finial seated upright while holding a painted heraldic shield with yellow, red, and black coat of arms details.
Seventeenth Century Carved Lion Newel Post Finial
Ref: SA1207178
A seventeenth-century dark carved oak lion newel post finial seated upright while holding a painted heraldic shield with yellow, red, and black coat of arms details.
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FAQs

A newel post finial is an ornamental element affixed to the top of a staircase newel post, historically designed to enhance architectural grandness and display heraldic symbols or crests.

During the 17th century, master craftsmen primarily carved newel finials from dense English oak, often finishing them with wax polish, gilding, or polychrome paint details.

Authentic 17th-century pieces display hand-tooling marks from gouges and chisels, natural shrinkage cracks along the timber grain, deep patination in recessed areas, and signs of historical mounting at the base.

An architectural carving can be mounted on a custom metal display stand to serve as a sculptural focal point on a console table, mantelpiece, or within a minimalist bookshelf unit.

Dust the carving gently using a soft-bristled brush, avoiding harsh liquid chemicals, and apply a high-quality clear beeswax sparingly to preserve the timber and original painted finish.
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