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French Painted Pelmet
French Lavender Antiques and Interiors
for sale €216     $235
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French Lavender Antiques and Interiors

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French Painted Pelmet

19th century
Description

French Painted hand carved Pelmet great above doors and headboards.

We also have another smaller one of these in stock with a matching design

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07976 267869

reduced from £265 to £185

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

French Lavender Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Painted Wooden Pelmet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA554371
Dealers Internal Reference
SA2000
Dealers Notes

We are happy to answer any questions, So please call us on 07976 267869

Description
French Painted hand carved Pelmet great above doors and headboards.

We also have another smaller one of these in stock with a matching design

We are happy to answer any questions so please call us on 07976 267869

reduced from £265 to £185

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
34cm (13.39")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

French Lavender Antiques and Interiors has dated this French Painted Wooden Pelmet to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA554371
Dealers Internal Ref
SA2000
French Lavender Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2012
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the French Lavender Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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A carved wooden architectural pelmet featuring central scroll motifs and a distressed grey painted finish.
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Archive I A carved wooden architectural pelmet featuring central scroll motifs and a distressed grey painted finish.

French Painted Pelmet

Archive II A carved wooden architectural pelmet featuring central scroll motifs and a distressed grey painted finish. View II
Archive III A carved wooden architectural pelmet featuring central scroll motifs and a distressed grey painted finish. View III
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French Lavender Antiques and Interiors
Telephone 07976 267 869
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Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/frenchlavender
Verified Since Dec 2012
Items For Sale 119
Items Sold 4
French Lavender Antiques and Interiors
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Location: Worcestershire, United Kingdom
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A carved wooden architectural pelmet featuring central scroll motifs and a distressed grey painted finish.
French Painted Pelmet
Ref: SA554371
A carved wooden architectural pelmet featuring central scroll motifs and a distressed grey painted finish.
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A pelmet or pediment is a decorative architectural moulding mounted above windows, doors, or bed frames to conceal fixtures or serve as a decorative cresting. In eighteenth and nineteenth-century French interiors, hand-carved wooden pediments featuring scrollwork and floral motifs were commonly used to add architectural proportion.

Traditional French pelmets were typically hand-carved from hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or pine, then finished with gesso and paint. The construction often features integrated mounting points or mortise-and-tenon joinery to sit securely against wall elevations.

Authentic pieces exhibit evidence of hand-tool marks, original chisel work, and natural age-related paint distress or flaking. Examining the reverse side often reveals rough-sawn timber, hand-forged iron mounting hardware, or historic joinery techniques.

An antique carved pelmet can be mounted directly above a doorway, window frame, or headboard to create an architectural focal point. Alternatively, it functions effectively as standalone wall art positioned above a console table or fireplace.

Dust the carved surfaces gently with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth to avoid disrupting loose paint flakes. Liquid cleaners, solvents, and excessive humidity should be avoided to preserve the original paint layer and wood substrate.
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