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Rare Pair of Carved Twin Tailed Mermaid Wall Brackets (Circa 1880)
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Rare Pair of Carved Twin Tailed Mermaid Wall Brackets (Circa 1880)

19th century
Sold by Culvertons
Sold 20 December 2025 · Culvertons
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These rare and finely carved 19th Century twin tailed mermaids were left in a box by a customer, with a message that they belonged to her grandmother, and that they wished to sell them as they did not have the space to display them properly. Even though they have minor losses and a few old repairs, they still have a great deal of charm and appeal, more than enough to make the decision to purchase them, a simple one. Probably originating from the Black Forest region, Austria or Central Italy, all of which have historic associations with fine lime ( linden wood) carving, these robust and highly decorative wall mounted carved figures can still be used as originally intended - as you can see both mermaids support a small detachable table that can be used to display, for example, a candlestick or small potted plant. They are being sold as seen, however, we can undertake a certain amount of restoration if directed. Two wall fixings, constructed to snugly slot into the original on the reverse of the carving, accompany them.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Declaration

Culvertons has dated these Carved Wooden Wall Brackets to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA903490
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These rare and finely carved 19th Century twin tailed mermaids were left in a box by a customer, with a message that they belonged to her grandmother, and that they wished to sell them as they did not have the space to display them properly.
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Even though they have minor losses and a few old repairs, they still have a great deal of charm and appeal, more than enough to make the decision to purchase them, a simple one.
Culvertons

Probably originating from the Black Forest region, Austria or Central Italy, all of which have historic associations with fine lime ( linden wood) carving, these robust and highly decorative wall mounted carved figures can still be used as originally intended - as you can see both mermaids support a small detachable table that can be used to display, for example, a candlestick or small potted plant. They are being sold as seen, however, we can undertake a certain amount of restoration if directed. Two wall fixings, constructed to snugly slot into the original on the reverse of the carving, accompany them.

Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
22.5cm (8.86")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Culvertons has dated these Carved Wooden Wall Brackets to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA903490
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Archive I A pair of antique hand-carved wooden wall brackets featuring figural mermaid designs supporting circular shelves. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Pair of Carved Twin Tailed Mermaid Wall Brackets (Circa 1880)

Archive II A pair of antique hand-carved wooden wall brackets featuring figural mermaid designs supporting circular shelves. View II
Archive III A pair of antique hand-carved wooden wall brackets featuring figural mermaid designs supporting circular shelves. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique hand-carved wooden wall brackets featuring figural mermaid designs supporting circular shelves. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique hand-carved wooden wall brackets featuring figural mermaid designs supporting circular shelves. View V
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Archive IX A pair of antique hand-carved wooden wall brackets featuring figural mermaid designs supporting circular shelves. View IX
Archive X A pair of antique hand-carved wooden wall brackets featuring figural mermaid designs supporting circular shelves. View X
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A pair of antique hand-carved wooden wall brackets featuring figural mermaid designs supporting circular shelves.
Rare pair of carved twin tailed mermaid wall brackets (Circa 1880)
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A pair of antique hand-carved wooden wall brackets featuring figural mermaid designs supporting circular shelves.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Brackets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigural carving, Mythological motifs, Fluted shelf top, Scrollwork base
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 22.5 cm (9 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

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Figural wall brackets and corbels have been utilised in European architecture for centuries, gaining particular popularity during the Victorian era when classical motifs and mythical creatures like mermaids were frequently incorporated into interior woodwork and furniture design.

These decorative items were typically hand-carved from seasoned hardwoods such as oak, pine, or lime using traditional gouges and chisels, often finished with a wax polish to enhance the natural grain and colour of the timber.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved tool marks, natural timber shrinkage, consistent oxidation, and historical patina rather than the uniform machine milling or resin moulding characteristic of modern reproductions.

They can be mounted securely to a wall to function as decorative display ledges for small objects of vertu, or installed beneath a floating shelf to add architectural character and historical contrast to a contemporary space.

Maintenance should be limited to gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding water or chemical cleaners that can strip the historic finish and dry out the timber.
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