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Regency Carved Wood Composition Pelmet by D.j. Mclauchlan
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Regency Carved Wood Composition Pelmet by D.j. Mclauchlan

19th century
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Regency Carved Wood Composition Pelmet by D.J. McLauchlan

A magnificent Regency-era carved wood composition pelmet by the esteemed carver and gilder D.J. McLauchlan, London. The piece showcases exquisite craftsmanship with its true gold leaf gilded finish, highlighted by intricate foliate carvings and a central floral motif. The back of the carving is lined in rich burgundy, adding depth and warmth to the design.

Dimensions:

Width: 222.5 cm (87 3/4 in)

Depth: 48 cm (19 in)

Height: 50 cm (19 1/2 in)

This exceptional pelmet was originally sourced from Staunton Park, Leominster, and purchased from Harrods' antique department over 40 years ago. It remains in good condition, with light wear to the gold leaf finish and a small, age-appropriate repair to the central foliate carving. These signs of age are consistent with its historical provenance and enhance its character.

Condition:

Good condition commensurate with age. The gold leaf finish shows light marks and wear, consistent with its age and use. There is a small, age-appropriate repair to the central carving, which does not detract from the overall beauty or integrity of the piece. The gilded surface retains a warm patina, and the piece remains structurally sound.

Declaration

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Regency Gilded Window Pelmet to the Regency era.

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SA1237427
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Description
Regency Carved Wood Composition Pelmet by D.J. McLauchlan

A magnificent Regency-era carved wood composition pelmet by the esteemed carver and gilder D.J. McLauchlan, London.

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The piece showcases exquisite craftsmanship with its true gold leaf gilded finish, highlighted by intricate foliate carvings and a central floral motif.
Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd

The back of the carving is lined in rich burgundy, adding depth and warmth to the design.

fig 1. A Regency gilded wooden window pelmet featuring carved acanthus scrolls, floral swags, and a central urn motif set against a dark red fabric backing.
fig 1. Regency Carved Wood Composition Pelmet by D.j. Mclauchlan

Dimensions:

Width: 222.5 cm (87 3/4 in)

Depth: 48 cm (19 in)

Height: 50 cm (19 1/2 in)

This exceptional pelmet was originally sourced from Staunton Park, Leominster, and purchased from Harrods' antique department over 40 years ago. It remains in good condition, with light wear to the gold leaf finish and a small, age-appropriate repair to the central foliate carving. These signs of age are consistent with its historical provenance and enhance its character.

fig 2. A Regency gilded wooden window pelmet featuring carved acanthus scrolls, floral swags, and a central urn motif set against a dark red fabric backing.
fig 2. Regency Carved Wood Composition Pelmet by D.j. Mclauchlan

Condition:

Good condition commensurate with age. The gold leaf finish shows light marks and wear, consistent with its age and use. There is a small, age-appropriate repair to the central carving, which does not detract from the overall beauty or integrity of the piece. The gilded surface retains a warm patina, and the piece remains structurally sound.

Date of Manufacture

Treasure Trove Worcester Ltd has dated this Regency Gilded Window Pelmet to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237427
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Archive I A Regency gilded wooden window pelmet featuring carved acanthus scrolls, floral swags, and a central urn motif set against a dark red fabric backing.

Regency Carved Wood Composition Pelmet by D.j. Mclauchlan

Archive II A Regency gilded wooden window pelmet featuring carved acanthus scrolls, floral swags, and a central urn motif set against a dark red fabric backing. View II
Archive III A Regency gilded wooden window pelmet featuring carved acanthus scrolls, floral swags, and a central urn motif set against a dark red fabric backing. View III
Archive IV A Regency gilded wooden window pelmet featuring carved acanthus scrolls, floral swags, and a central urn motif set against a dark red fabric backing. View IV
Archive V A Regency gilded wooden window pelmet featuring carved acanthus scrolls, floral swags, and a central urn motif set against a dark red fabric backing. View V
Archive VI A Regency gilded wooden window pelmet featuring carved acanthus scrolls, floral swags, and a central urn motif set against a dark red fabric backing. View VI
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A Regency gilded wooden window pelmet featuring carved acanthus scrolls, floral swags, and a central urn motif set against a dark red fabric backing.
Regency Carved Wood Composition Pelmet by D.J. McLauchlan
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A Regency gilded wooden window pelmet featuring carved acanthus scrolls, floral swags, and a central urn motif set against a dark red fabric backing.
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  • ObjectWindow Pelmet
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGrand Regency
  • MaterialWood, Composition, Gold Leaf, Fabric
  • ColourGold and Crimson
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf scrolls, Central urn motif, Floral swags, Egg and dart moulding

A Regency pelmet is an ornamental framework mounted above a window to conceal curtain rods and fixtures. Popular in early 19th-century interiors, these structures featured classical motifs inspired by Greek, Roman, and Egyptian architecture.

These window headers were primarily constructed from timber framing overlaid with composition ornamenta mixture of resin, chalk, and linseed oil pressed into moulds. The carved and moulded details were typically finished with traditional water gilding using fine gold leaf.

Authentic Regency examples exhibit hand-carved joinery on the wooden backing, slight hair-line cracking across composition details due to age, and natural wear or oxidation on the gilt surface, alongside period classical motifs such as urns and acanthus scrolls.

An antique pelmet can be installed above main reception room windows to frame grand drapes or mounted independently over doorway openings as a structural architectural feature to add historical vertical focal points to high-ceilinged rooms.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, taking care not to rub the delicate gold leaf layer. Avoid water, cleaning sprays, or liquid detergents, which dissolve traditional water-gilding size and degrade antique composition details.
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