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Rare Medieval Gothic Window Frame.
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Rare Medieval Gothic Window Frame.

Pre 16th century
Description

A very early oak window frame in the gothic manner. Buttery dry patina, the bottom rail is a restoration. A rare and beautiful piece of architectural heritage

East Anglia, England. circa 1400-1450

height 139cm (54 3/4” )

Width 76.5cm ( 30” )

Depth 15cm ( 6” )

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Medieval Oak Window Frame to a period before the 16th Century.

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SA1213127
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Description
A very early oak window frame in the gothic manner. Buttery dry patina, the bottom rail is a restoration. A rare and beautiful piece of architectural heritage

East Anglia, England. circa 1400-1450

height 139cm (54 3/4” )

Width 76.5cm ( 30” )

Depth 15cm ( 6” )

Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
76.5cm (30.12")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Medieval Oak Window Frame to a period before the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213127
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
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A hand-hewn oak Gothic window frame featuring a pointed arch apex and traditional pegged mortise joinery.
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Archive I A hand-hewn oak Gothic window frame featuring a pointed arch apex and traditional pegged mortise joinery.

Rare Medieval Gothic Window Frame.

Archive II A hand-hewn oak Gothic window frame featuring a pointed arch apex and traditional pegged mortise joinery. View II
Archive III A hand-hewn oak Gothic window frame featuring a pointed arch apex and traditional pegged mortise joinery. View III
Archive IV A hand-hewn oak Gothic window frame featuring a pointed arch apex and traditional pegged mortise joinery. View IV
Archive V A hand-hewn oak Gothic window frame featuring a pointed arch apex and traditional pegged mortise joinery. View V
Archive VI A hand-hewn oak Gothic window frame featuring a pointed arch apex and traditional pegged mortise joinery. View VI
Archive VII A hand-hewn oak Gothic window frame featuring a pointed arch apex and traditional pegged mortise joinery. View VII
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A hand-hewn oak Gothic window frame featuring a pointed arch apex and traditional pegged mortise joinery.
Rare medieval gothic window frame.
Ref: SA1213127
A hand-hewn oak Gothic window frame featuring a pointed arch apex and traditional pegged mortise joinery.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • PeriodPre 16th century
  • StyleMedieval Gothic
  • MaterialOak, Timber
  • ColourNatural Brown
  • MotifsPointed arch, Pegged mortise joints, Hand-hewn timber, Ogee profile
  • SizeH 139 cm (55 in) x W 76.5 cm (30 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This pre 16th century architectural salvage is a rare medieval gothic window frame originating from East Anglia, England, dating between 1400 and 1450. Constructed from natural brown hand-hewn oak timber, the structure displays a pointed arch apex with an ogee profile and traditional pegged mortise joints. The surfaces show a buttery dry patina, surface wear, and a restored bottom rail. The frame measures 139 cm high, 76.5 cm wide, and 15 cm deep in physical size. In a contemporary home, this architectural fragment serves as a decorative wall hanging or display piece in a hallway, living room, or study with a Victorian and gothic design vibe. The solid timber construction and historic joinery provide an authentic historical focal point for interior styling without requiring installation as an active window.

FAQs

Medieval Gothic window frames are recognised by their pointed arches, ogee curves, and structural timber framing designed to support stone or masonry openings during the Middle Ages.

These frames were typically crafted from solid oak using hand-hewn timber and assembled with wooden dowels or pegged mortise and tenon joints rather than metal fixings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks from adzes or pit saws, irregular pegged joinery, structural shrinkage, and deep surface patination resulting from long-term environmental exposure.

Architectural frames can be mounted on a plain wall as sculptural artwork, placed above a fireplace mantelpiece, or positioned to frame a passage between living spaces.

Preservation involves maintaining a stable humidity level, avoiding direct heat sources, dusting gently with a soft dry brush, and refraining from applying harsh chemical cleaners or heavy waxes.
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