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Fine Carved Oak Pew End 16th Century
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Fine Carved Oak Pew End 16th Century

16th century
Sold 7 January 2026 · Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
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A fine and rare carved oak pew end dating from the 1500s; the poppy head finial has been damaged over the centuries, but the main body of carving is in good order. The decoration consists of carved sunken tracery of slender lights and quatrefoil with a carved stiff leaf.

Such medieval carvings are few on the market.

DIMENSIONS: 44 x 9 x 2.5 inches.

PROVENANCE: Probably an Oxfordshire church.

Private Collection, Burford, Oxfordshire.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
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Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Antique Carved Oak Pew End to the 16th Century.

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SA974146
Dealers Internal Reference
9299
Description
A fine and rare carved oak pew end dating from the 1500s; the poppy head finial has been damaged over the centuries, but the main body of carving is in good order.
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The decoration consists of carved sunken tracery of slender lights and quatrefoil with a carved stiff leaf.
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art

Such medieval carvings are few on the market.

DIMENSIONS: 44 x 9 x 2.5 inches.

PROVENANCE: Probably an Oxfordshire church.

Private Collection, Burford, Oxfordshire.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art has dated this Antique Carved Oak Pew End to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA974146
Dealers Internal Ref
9299
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
Roy Precious - Antiques & Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2003

Roy and nadine precious: specialists in portraiture from the 16th to the 20th century. Established in 1972.

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Fine Carved Oak Pew End 16th Century

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An upright, dark brown antique carved oak pew end featuring gothic tracery and surface wear.
Fine carved oak pew end 16th century
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An upright, dark brown antique carved oak pew end featuring gothic tracery and surface wear.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period16th century
  • StyleTudor
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGothic tracery, Arch panels, Finial top, Quatrefoil carvings
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 6.5 cm (3 in)

Sixteenth-century ecclesiastical woodwork encompasses items crafted during the Tudor and early Renaissance periods, primarily for English and European churches, often featuring intricate hand-carved religious or architectural motifs.

These items were predominantly constructed from slow-grown English oak, shaped using traditional hand tools such as adzes, chisels, and drawknives, and joined using pegged mortise and tenon techniques.

Authenticity is determined by examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, natural oxidisation, patination, and construction methods consistent with pre-industrial hand craftsmanship.

Mounting the piece on a neutral wall as a sculptural focal point or displaying it on a custom metal stand allows its age and texture to contrast effectively with clean, modern surfaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight and artificial heat sources, and occasionally treating the timber with microcrystalline wax to protect the dry surface.
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