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Antique Hymn Board

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Penderyn Antiques
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An attractive antique oak church hymn board of tall, narrow form, with a pointed Gothic-style top and five rails for displaying hymn numbers. The word “HYMNS” is painted across the upper section in black lettering. Complete with its original wooden box containing a good quantity of vintage “Easy-Sight” hymn board number cards, manufactured by the House of Vanheems, London. A lovely piece of original ecclesiastical furniture with a warm colour and plenty of character.

Item Reference:

M-7032

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Dimensions:

Height – 74cm/ Width - 24cm/ Depth - 2cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition with general marks, knocks and wear commensurate with age and use. There is an area of differing colour to the upper section where an original commemorative plaque has previously been removed. The number cards show expected age-related wear, staining and discolouration. Evidence of historic woodworm to the number box, which has been treated.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Hymn Board to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1231727
Dealers Internal Reference
M-7032
Dealers Notes

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Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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Description
An attractive antique oak church hymn board of tall, narrow form, with a pointed Gothic-style top and five rails for displaying hymn numbers. The word “HYMNS” is painted across the upper section in black lettering.
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Complete with its original wooden box containing a good quantity of vintage “Easy-Sight” hymn board number cards, manufactured by the House of Vanheems, London.
Penderyn Antiques

A lovely piece of original ecclesiastical furniture with a warm colour and plenty of character.

fig 1. An antique solid oak hymn board featuring a pointed arched top with the word HYMNS cut out above five horizontal display slots.
fig 1. Antique Hymn Board

Item Reference:

M-7032

Dimensions:

Height – 74cm/ Width - 24cm/ Depth - 2cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition with general marks, knocks and wear commensurate with age and use. There is an area of differing colour to the upper section where an original commemorative plaque has previously been removed. The number cards show expected age-related wear, staining and discolouration. Evidence of historic woodworm to the number box, which has been treated.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Hymn Board to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1231727
Dealers Internal Ref
M-7032
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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Penderyn Antiques
Telephone 01685 813594
Location
Soar Chapel
Penderyn
South Wales
CF44 0TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/penderynfurniture
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 355
Items Sold 5,578
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An antique solid oak hymn board featuring a pointed arched top with the word HYMNS cut out above five horizontal display slots.
Antique Hymn Board
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An antique solid oak hymn board featuring a pointed arched top with the word HYMNS cut out above five horizontal display slots.
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  • ObjectWall Decor
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPointed arch top, Horizontal card slots, Incised HYMNS lettering, Moulded frame border
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian and Gothic wall decor is an antique oak church hymn board of tall, narrow form. Fashioned in solid oak with a warm brown colour, the piece has a pointed arch top, incised HYMNS lettering painted in black, a moulded frame border, and five horizontal card slots. General marks, knocks, and wear commensurate with age and use are visible, alongside an area of differing timber colour on the upper section where a commemorative plaque was previously removed. The board measures 74 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Ecclesiastical furniture of this character suits placement on a narrow wall space in a home study, hallway, or living area. The vertical proportions allow for installation in compact architectural spaces. Original details include the wooden box and the accompanying vintage hymn board number cards manufactured by the House of Vanheems, London.

FAQs

Hymn boards were placed on church sanctuary walls to display the numerical sequence of hymns chosen for a service, allowing the congregation to prepare their hymn books in advance.

These fixtures were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, pitch pine, walnut, or mahogany, often features routed tracks and carved architectural frames.

Authentic period examples exhibit natural timber shrinkage along joints, age-consistent patination inside the card slots, historical hanging hardware or screw holes, and hand-cut or stencilled header lettering.

An antique hymn board can be mounted as a vertical focal point in a hallway, integrated into a gallery wall, or styled in a study to add architectural texture and graphic detail.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft cloth, and occasionally apply a thin coat of clear beeswax polish to protect the timber and retain the historical finish.
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