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19thc Large Country House Pelmet
For sale by Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,082     $1,175
£925

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19thc Large Country House Pelmet

19th century
Description

Of huge and impressive scale, salvaged from a castle on the Scottish Borders, an incredibly decorative mid 19thc window/bed pelmet.

Constructed from pitch pine and gesso, finished in the original gold gilding.

Decorated with scrolled embellishments.

In very good, solid condition, constructed from pitch pine with some minimal signs of age related wear as seen in photos.

Origin: English

Period: 19thc

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260cm

Depth: 100cm

Height: 90cm

UK delivery £100 please message for international shipping quotes

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Gilt Window Pelmet to the Victorian era.

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SA1238636
Description
Of huge and impressive scale, salvaged from a castle on the Scottish Borders, an incredibly decorative mid 19thc window/bed pelmet.

Constructed from pitch pine and gesso, finished in the original gold gilding.

fig 1. A curved 19th-century giltwood window pelmet decorated with carved rosette frieze mouldings.
fig 1. 19thc Large Country House Pelmet

Decorated with scrolled embellishments.

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In very good, solid condition, constructed from pitch pine with some minimal signs of age related wear as seen in photos.
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd

Origin: English

Period: 19thc

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260cm

Depth: 100cm

Height: 90cm

UK delivery £100 please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Gilt Window Pelmet to the Victorian era.

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SA1238636
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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Archive I A curved 19th-century giltwood window pelmet decorated with carved rosette frieze mouldings.

19thc Large Country House Pelmet

Archive II A curved 19th-century giltwood window pelmet decorated with carved rosette frieze mouldings. View II
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
Location
Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

Viewings by appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/noahvalant
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
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A curved 19th-century giltwood window pelmet decorated with carved rosette frieze mouldings.
19thc large country house pelmet
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A curved 19th-century giltwood window pelmet decorated with carved rosette frieze mouldings.
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  • ObjectPelmets & Cornices
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Wood
  • ColourMuted Gold
  • MotifsRosette medallions, Curved frieze, Beaded moulding

This mid 19th-century Victorian window or bed pelmet originates from the English countryside and follows a traditional English Country House design. Constructed from pitch pine and gesso, the object displays an original muted gold finish with visible age-related surface wear, subtle cracking across the gesso, and dark patination within the low-relief sections. The wide, curved frieze features a series of repeating rosette medallions, flanked by scrolled embellishments, and is bordered by fine beaded mouldings along the top edge, while the ends terminate in short, outward-curving wing pieces. Overall dimensions measure 260 cm wide by 100 cm deep and 90 cm high, presenting a substantial scale salvaged from a Scottish border castle. In a contemporary interior, this decorative architectural salvage functions as an impressive overhead pelmet above a large window frame or grand bed enclosure, bringing historical character and texture to traditional bedroom or living spaces.

FAQs

A window pelmet is a framework placed above a window frame to conceal curtain rods, hooks, and fixtures. In 19th-century interiors, pelmets were crafted to complement formal drapery, providing architectural structure and decorative elegance to grand reception rooms.

Traditional pelmets were typically constructed from softwood or hardwood bases, frequently ornamented with carved timber, pressed gesso, or plaster details. They were commonly finished with gold leaf gilded surfaces, paint, or fabric upholstery.

Authentic period pelmets display signs of historic construction, such as hand-carved joinery, original square cut nails, and layered gesso under gilding. Natural age marks, including subtle cracking in gesso or soft patination to the gold leaf, also indicate age.

An antique pelmet can be mounted above contemporary silk or linen drapes to introduce historic character to a room. Alternatively, it can be repurposed as a bed corona or hung independently as decorative architectural wall art.

Giltwood and gesso require dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush. Water, cleaning solvents, and abrasive materials must be avoided, as moisture causes gesso to soften and gilding to lift.
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