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3 George IV Mahogany and Gilded Pelmets
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3 George IV Mahogany and Gilded Pelmets

18th century
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Circa 1825. Set of three mahogany and gilded pelmets, consisting of a pair and one similar, each with a flat fore-edge with a mixture of carved and gilded gesso beneath, the facing in mahogany with carved and gilded flower heads. The pair with pierced gilded acanthus leaves on the corners.

210cm Long, 25cm Deep, 14cm High (the pair)

188cm Wide, 25cm Deep, 21cm High

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these George IV Mahogany Pelmets to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086391
Dealers Internal Reference
31966
Description
Circa 1825. Set of three mahogany and gilded pelmets, consisting of a pair and one similar, each with a flat fore-edge with a mixture of carved and gilded gesso beneath, the facing in mahogany with carved and gilded flower heads. The pair with pierced gilded acanthus leaves on the corners.

210cm Long, 25cm Deep, 14cm High (the pair)

188cm Wide, 25cm Deep, 21cm High

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these George IV Mahogany Pelmets to the Georgian era.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086391
Dealers Internal Ref
31966
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Set of three George IV mahogany window pelmets with applied gilded floral rosettes and carved mouldings.
3 George IV Mahogany and Gilded Pelmets
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Set of three George IV mahogany window pelmets with applied gilded floral rosettes and carved mouldings.
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  • ObjectWindow Pelmets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialMahogany, Giltwood, Textile
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsFloral rosettes, carved brackets, decorative moulding
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 210 cm (83 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This George IV set of three window pelmets originates from the Georgian period and consists of a pair and a single matching piece. The dark brown mahogany timbers feature contrasting gold-toned gilded floral rosettes, carved decorative mouldings, and pierced gilded acanthus leaves on the corners of the pair. One pelmet also displays a pale orange textile valance with a scalloped edge and tassel trim hanging beneath the wooden frame. Measuring 14 cm high by 210 cm wide by 25 cm deep for the pair, and 21 cm high by 188 cm wide by 25 cm deep for the single piece, these architectural window dressings attach above windows in a grand reception room or formal dining space. They frame window treatments with classical Regency style while concealing curtain tracks or hardware.

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George IV period pelmets, dating from the 1820s, feature classical Regency influences such as dark polished mahogany, gilt brass or wood accents, floral rosettes, and tailored mouldings designed to conceal curtain fixtures.

Pelmets from this era were primarily constructed from solid or veneered mahogany and pine, often finished with oil gilding, water gilding, brass mountings, and fitted textile fringes or valances.

Authentic pieces exhibit period joinery techniques on the reverse, such as hand-cut dovetails or square-headed iron screws, alongside genuine flame mahogany veneers and age-appropriate oxidisation to the gilding.

Antique pelmets can be mounted above modern full-length linen drapes in rooms with high ceilings to add structural architecture, or repurposed as decorative wall crown elements.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply beeswax periodically; avoid water or solvent cleaners on gilded sections to prevent stripping the delicate gold leaf.
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