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Pair of Large Carved 18th Century Brackets
For sale by Earl and Rymer
for sale €1,404     $1,524
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Pair of Large Carved 18th Century Brackets

18th century
For Sale by Earl and Rymer
Description

Incredible, very large carved 18th Century brackets which were probably once used as balcony supports.

They have now been mounted on bespoke bases so they may be displayed independently as a standalone decorative item.

One measures approximately 115cm tall and the other 110cm, they both measure approximately 88cm wide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Declaration

Earl and Rymer has dated these Carved Oak Architectural Corbels to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205252
Dealers Internal Reference
693A
Description
Incredible, very large carved 18th Century brackets which were probably once used as balcony supports.
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They have now been mounted on bespoke bases so they may be displayed independently as a standalone decorative item.
Earl and Rymer

One measures approximately 115cm tall and the other 110cm, they both measure approximately 88cm wide.

Height
115cm (45.28")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Date of Manufacture

Earl and Rymer has dated these Carved Oak Architectural Corbels to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205252
Dealers Internal Ref
693A
Earl and Rymer
Earl and Rymer
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2026

Earl & rymer specialise in beautiful, interesting and unusual decorative antiques and art.

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A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands.

Pair of Large Carved 18th Century Brackets

Archive II A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands. View III
Archive IV A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands. View IV
Archive V A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands. View V
Archive VI A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands. View VI
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Earl and Rymer

Earl and Rymer
Telephone 07879 460591
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York
Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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Earl and Rymer
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A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands.
Pair of Large Carved 18th Century Brackets
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A pair of 18th-century dark carved wood architectural brackets featuring intricate scrollwork, urn tops, and acanthus leaf details mounted on simple metal display stands.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Continental
  • MaterialCarved Oak, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf, Volute scroll, Urn finial
  • SizeH 115 cm (45 in) x W 88 cm (35 in)

This pair of large 18th century architectural brackets originates from the Continental tradition and is fashioned from dark brown carved oak. Each substantial element displays intricate decorative elements including carved acanthus leaf motifs, pronounced volute scrolls, and a terminal urn finial at the top. The timber shows a weathered dark brown patina with visible grain texture and aged surface wear throughout. Mounted securely upon custom metal display stands with flat iron bases, these salvage pieces stand independently. Well suited for display within a gentleman's library or similar traditional interior scheme, the brackets sit effectively upon a sideboard top or large console. The pair measures up to 115 cm in height and approximately 88 cm in width, commanding significant presence as standalone decorative objects on display surfaces within the home.

FAQs

In 18th-century architecture, carved brackets and corbels served both structural and decorative functions, supporting mantels, cornices, or heavy shelving while incorporating intricate Baroque and Rococo motifs.

Architectural brackets from this era were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or lime, using gouges and chisels to construct scrolling volutes, acanthus leaves, and classical ornamentation.

Authentic period examples display irregular hand-carving marks, natural shrinkage cracks along the grain, deep patination in recessed areas, and evidence of historic mounting methods on the reverse sides.

These structural elements can be integrated into contemporary spaces as standalone sculptural objects on mantelpieces or sideboards, mounted directly as architectural wall art, or repurposed to support bespoke shelving.

Dust the intricate relief work gently with a soft bristle brush or microfibre cloth, avoid exposure to direct heat or moisture, and periodically apply a high-quality beeswax paste to nourish the timber.
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