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Early Oak Poppy Head Finial Carving
For sale by The Ark Stores
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Early Oak Poppy Head Finial Carving

17th century
For Sale by The Ark Stores
Description

An early oak poppy head finial carving

From a West Country church bench end

Probably Dorset

1650-1700

On later base

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

The Ark Stores has dated this Carved Oak Poppy Head to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237860
Description
An early oak poppy head finial carving

From a West Country church bench end

Probably Dorset

1650-1700

On later base

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Carved Oak Poppy Head to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237860
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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A hand-carved dark oak poppy head finial featuring intricate Gothic leaf motifs standing vertically.
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Archive I A hand-carved dark oak poppy head finial featuring intricate Gothic leaf motifs standing vertically.

Early Oak Poppy Head Finial Carving

Archive II A hand-carved dark oak poppy head finial featuring intricate Gothic leaf motifs standing vertically. View II
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Archive IV A hand-carved dark oak poppy head finial featuring intricate Gothic leaf motifs standing vertically. View IV
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Archive VI A hand-carved dark oak poppy head finial featuring intricate Gothic leaf motifs standing vertically. View VI
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Archive IX A hand-carved dark oak poppy head finial featuring intricate Gothic leaf motifs standing vertically. View IX
Archive X A hand-carved dark oak poppy head finial featuring intricate Gothic leaf motifs standing vertically. View X
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
Location
Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 54
Items Sold 699
The Ark Stores
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A hand-carved dark oak poppy head finial featuring intricate Gothic leaf motifs standing vertically.
Early Oak Poppy Head Finial Carving
Ref: SA1237860
A hand-carved dark oak poppy head finial featuring intricate Gothic leaf motifs standing vertically.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period17th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPoppy head, Foliage carving, Gothic leaf scrollwork
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This seventeenth-century architectural salvage comprises an oak poppy head finial carving, originally from a West Country church bench end from Dorset, mounted on a later base. The dark brown timber displays a rich grain and deep patina, finished with extensive hand-carving that reveals intricate Gothic leaf scrollwork and detailed foliage motifs surrounding the central poppy head shape. The upright vertical design culminates in a pointed, heavily sculpted finial apex flanked by symmetrical carved scroll wings, presenting visible signs of age including minor surface wear across the textured relief work. Practical dimensions measure 30 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Suitable for interior display in a home today, this piece sits on a mantelpiece as a striking decorative sculpture or architectural ornament, adding traditional character and historic texture to a living room, study, or hallway scheme.

FAQs

A poppy head is an ornamental finial commonly found topping church pew ends or choir stalls in Gothic and Gothic Revival architecture, featuring carved stylised foliage, flowers, or leaf motifs.

These elements were predominantly hand-carved from solid hardwoods, most frequently dense English oak, chosen for its strength, longevity, and rich graining suitable for deep relief carving.

Authentic pieces display hand-tooling marks, deep natural patination in recesses, structural wear or mounting marks on the base, and age-related shrinkage along the wood grain.

Display the carved fragment as a sculptural accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table to add texture, historic character, and tactile craftsmanship to contemporary spaces.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to preserve the original patination.
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