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Wonderful 19th Century English Antique Terracotta Gargoyle
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Wonderful 19th Century English Antique Terracotta Gargoyle

19th century
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Wonderful 19th Century English Antique Terracotta Gargoyle

This is fabulous original 19th century antique architectural element from high up on a building. Would have been on a corner part of a gutter system with the rain water coming out of the spout in the Dragon gargoyle’s mouth. A fierce looking English antique winged dragon gargoyle, modelled in solid terracotta. A decorative piece of antique architectural history, in very good, solid condition, just some losses around the claws. English and dating to around 1830.

Dimensions

Height: 32cm (12.70")

Width: 40cm (15.87")

Depth: 39cm (15.48")

Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Terracotta Gargoyle Corbel to the 19th Century.

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SA1227957
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Description
Wonderful 19th Century English Antique Terracotta Gargoyle

This is fabulous original 19th century antique architectural element from high up on a building.

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Would have been on a corner part of a gutter system with the rain water coming out of the spout in the Dragon gargoyle’s mouth.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

A fierce looking English antique winged dragon gargoyle, modelled in solid terracotta. A decorative piece of antique architectural history, in very good, solid condition, just some losses around the claws. English and dating to around 1830.

Dimensions

Height: 32cm (12.70")

Width: 40cm (15.87")

Depth: 39cm (15.48")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Terracotta Gargoyle Corbel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227957
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A nineteenth-century weathered buff terracotta gargoyle corbel featuring a winged beast with open jaws. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Wonderful 19th Century English Antique Terracotta Gargoyle

Archive II A nineteenth-century weathered buff terracotta gargoyle corbel featuring a winged beast with open jaws. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century weathered buff terracotta gargoyle corbel featuring a winged beast with open jaws. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century weathered buff terracotta gargoyle corbel featuring a winged beast with open jaws. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth-century weathered buff terracotta gargoyle corbel featuring a winged beast with open jaws. View V
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Archive VIII A nineteenth-century weathered buff terracotta gargoyle corbel featuring a winged beast with open jaws. View VIII
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 156
Items Sold 10,677
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A nineteenth-century weathered buff terracotta gargoyle corbel featuring a winged beast with open jaws.
Wonderful 19th Century English Antique Terracotta Gargoyle
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A nineteenth-century weathered buff terracotta gargoyle corbel featuring a winged beast with open jaws.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialTerracotta
  • ColourBuff Brown
  • MotifsWinged beast, Open jaws, Gothic corbel

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During the nineteenth century, the Gothic Revival movement popularised the use of architectural terracotta to recreate medieval stone carvings on building facades, rooflines, and garden structures.

These decorative structural elements were typically moulded from high-fired terracotta clay or hand-carved from natural sandstone, limestone, and granite to withstand exterior weathering.

Authentic period pieces exhibit natural surface erosion, historical lichen staining, subtle seam lines from traditional press-moulding techniques, and hollow interior construction.

Position the piece as a focal sculpture on a fireplace mantelpiece, within a deep window sill, or display it atop a console table alongside contrasting contemporary materials.

Remove surface dirt using a soft-bristled brush and plain water, avoiding chemical cleansers or high-pressure washing that could damage the historic patina and softer terracotta underlying layers.
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