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A Pair of Medieval Limestone Corbels, English 15thc
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    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 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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Description
Two Medieval English limestone head corbels, 15th c, approximately 14cm h; 13 x 21cm

I am very happy to answer questions regarding condition.

Date of Manufacture

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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Archive I 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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William Morris Antiques
Telephone 0800 324 7028
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115 St Georges Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 1EA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/williammorris
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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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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • PeriodPre 16th century
  • StyleMedieval Gothic
  • MaterialLimestone
  • ColourBuff Grey
  • MotifsCarved human head, Period headwear, Masonry bracket

These two architectural salvage pieces comprise a pair of 15th-century English medieval limestone head corbels in a Gothic style, each carved in the form of a human head wearing period headwear. The buff grey stone shows visible weathering across the facial features, along with tonal variations of dark grey and earthy brown staining. Each masonry bracket presents square backing blocks and rugged, hand-chiselled surfaces with aged patination, dirt accumulation, and surface abrasions from centuries of exposure. Measuring approximately 14 cm in height, 13 cm in width, and 21 cm in length, these compact structural supports sit securely on a mantelpiece or shelf as decorative elements in a study, library, or living space.

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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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