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18th Century Carved Oak Pierced Ceiling Boss Leaves
For sale by Karen Tarleton
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18th Century Carved Oak Pierced Ceiling Boss Leaves

18th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
Description

18th Century Carved Oak Tudor Rose Ceiling Boss. I do have eight bosses which are all different, if you would like more please email me.

Free postage

Please call or email me if you would like more information.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this Carved Oak Ceiling Boss to the 18th Century.

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SA1204510
Description
18th Century Carved Oak Tudor Rose Ceiling Boss. I do have eight bosses which are all different, if you would like more please email me.

Free postage

Please call or email me if you would like more information.

Many thanks

Karen

07866 475069

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Carved Oak Ceiling Boss to the 18th Century.

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SA1204510
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A square hand-carved oak architectural ceiling boss featuring deeply carved pierced leaf motifs in medium brown wood.
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Archive I A square hand-carved oak architectural ceiling boss featuring deeply carved pierced leaf motifs in medium brown wood.

18th Century Carved Oak Pierced Ceiling Boss Leaves

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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
Location
Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sandc
Verified Since Mar 2011
Items For Sale 97
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Karen Tarleton
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Location: Misterton, Somerset, United Kingdom
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A square hand-carved oak architectural ceiling boss featuring deeply carved pierced leaf motifs in medium brown wood.
18th Century Carved Oak Pierced Ceiling Boss Leaves
Ref: SA1204510
A square hand-carved oak architectural ceiling boss featuring deeply carved pierced leaf motifs in medium brown wood.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Georgian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaves, Pierced openwork, Deep relief carving
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 3.5 cm (1 in)

This architectural salvage is an 18th-century Georgian hand-carved oak ceiling boss designed in the English Country House style. The medium brown wood exhibits a visible open grain texture, deep relief carving, and natural tonal variations across its surfaces. The square architectural element displays ornate acanthus leaves arranged symmetrically with complex pierced openwork that creates through-holes and negative space between the curled foliate forms. Visible signs of age include hand-tool marks and slight natural timber irregularities from the period manufacture. Measuring 9.5 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 3.5 cm deep, the compact carved wooden artifact occupies minimal physical space. In a contemporary home interior, this antique piece serves primarily as a decorative accent or display item suited for placement on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or desk. The sculptural object can sit upright or rest flat on any horizontal display surface within a study, living room, library, or hallway. Collectors of early woodwork and architectural salvage can incorporate the panel into a curated display alongside books, pottery, or other period artefacts to add historical character and tactile interest to an interior setting.

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A ceiling boss is a decorative architectural element originally installed to conceal the junction of vaulting ribs or timber beams in ceiling structures. During the eighteenth century, hand-carved wooden bosses served both functional and ornamental purposes in grand residential and ecclesiastical interiors.

European oak was the primary hardwood selected for architectural carving due to its exceptional durability, dense grain structure, and ability to hold fine carved detail over centuries. Hand-chiselled openwork and relief carving allowed timber elements to withstand structural movement without losing structural integrity.

Authentic eighteenth-century oak carvings display irregular tool marks, distinct hand-chisel grooves, and subtle timber shrinkage along the natural grain. Long-term atmospheric exposure results in deep patination and natural oxidisation within recessed carvings, distinguishing period pieces from machine-made reproductions.

An architectural fragment can be displayed as a standalone tabletop sculpture on a plinth, positioned on a bookshelf, or incorporated into a gallery wall arrangement. Placing carved oak against smooth, neutral wall surfaces highlights the organic relief work and tactile depth of the historic timber.

Dust carved oak regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush to clear debris from recessed pierced areas without damaging the timber surface. Apply a thin layer of clear beeswax polish periodically with a soft cloth to nourish the wood and preserve the existing patina, avoiding water or harsh chemical cleaners.
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