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A Pair of Medieval Limestone Corbels, English 15thc
William Morris Antiques
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A Pair of Medieval Limestone Corbels, English 15thc

Pre 16th century
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Two Medieval English limestone head corbels, 15th c, approximately 14cm h; 13 x 21cm

I am very happy to answer questions regarding condition.

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William Morris Antiques has dated these Medieval English Limestone Corbels to a period before the 16th Century.

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Two Medieval English limestone head corbels, 15th c, approximately 14cm h; 13 x 21cm

I am very happy to answer questions regarding condition.

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William Morris Antiques has dated these Medieval English Limestone Corbels to a period before the 16th Century.

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William Morris Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020

Jess william morris established himself in the antiques business in 1999 after being awarded an rics accredited fine art valuation degree

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A pair of 15th-century carved limestone corbels depicting human heads with weathered facial features and period headwear.
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A Pair of Medieval Limestone Corbels, English 15thc

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A pair of 15th-century carved limestone corbels depicting human heads with weathered facial features and period headwear.
A Pair of Medieval Limestone Corbels, English 15thc
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A pair of 15th-century carved limestone corbels depicting human heads with weathered facial features and period headwear.
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A corbel is a structural piece of stone, wood, or metal jutting from a wall to carry a weight, such as a roof beam or arch, frequently carved with figurative motifs in medieval architecture.

Corbels from this era were primarily hand-carved from local limestone or sandstone using iron chisels, tailored to integrate directly into the masonry of churches and manor houses.

Authentic pieces feature hand-tooling marks, natural weathering, deep surface patination, and wear consistent with centuries of exposure to mortar, moisture, and structural weight.

These architectural elements can be displayed as standalone sculptures on bookshelves, placed on mantelpieces, or integrated into gallery walls to add historic texture.

Clean stone carvings gently with a soft dry brush, avoiding water, chemical detergents, or harsh abrasives that could erode soft historic limestone or strip surviving surface patination.
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