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Set of Carved Capitals
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Set of Carved Capitals

18th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
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Set of three 18th carved capitals.

The dimensions of the smallest capital is below and the largest will be in the dimensions.

10.5" (27cm) wide

5" (13cm) deep

11.5" (29cm) high

Reference: 5216

Dimensions

12 inches (30 cms) Wide

6.5 inches (17 cms) Deep

11.5 inches (29 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Carved Wooden Architectural Capitals to the 1750s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA537375
Dealers Internal Reference
5216
Description
Set of three 18th carved capitals.

The dimensions of the smallest capital is below and the largest will be in the dimensions.

10.5" (27cm) wide

5" (13cm) deep

11.5" (29cm) high

Reference: 5216

Dimensions

12 inches (30 cms) Wide

6.5 inches (17 cms) Deep

11.5 inches (29 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Carved Wooden Architectural Capitals to the 1750s.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA537375
Dealers Internal Ref
5216
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A set of hand-carved dark wood architectural capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and scroll volutes.
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Archive I A set of hand-carved dark wood architectural capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and scroll volutes.

Set of Carved Capitals

Archive II A set of hand-carved dark wood architectural capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and scroll volutes. View II
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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A set of hand-carved dark wood architectural capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and scroll volutes.
Set of Carved Capitals
Ref: SA537375
A set of hand-carved dark wood architectural capitals decorated with acanthus leaves and scroll volutes.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period18th century
  • StyleClassical
  • MaterialCarved Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaves, Volute scrolls, Rosettes, Foliate carving
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

These three architectural capitals date from the 1750 period and follow a classical design style. Formed from solid timber with a dark brown finish, the pieces display visible signs of age, including surface wear, cracking and a weathered patina. The hand-carved ornamentation includes elaborate acanthus leaves, curling volute scrolls, central rosettes and detailed foliate motifs across the surface. Brass hanging brackets are visible on the top edge of the timber components, showing how they were secured. The largest piece measures 29 cm high, 30 cm wide and 17 cm deep. In a modern interior, such architectural salvage pieces suit display on a mantelpiece, sideboard or console table as decorative decorative objects. They integrate naturally into a gentleman's library or study interior, positioned on shelves or tabletops to bring architectural character to the room.

FAQs

Architectural capitals serve as the decorative head of a column, pilaster, or pier, bridging the structural element with the entablature above. Historically originating in classical antiquity, variations such as Corinthian and Composite styles rely on layered acanthus leaf scrollwork.

Historic capitals were carved by hand from seasoned dense hardwoods including oak, walnut, and pine. Craftsmanship relied on specialized gouges and chisels to form three-dimensional leaf motifs, often rendered from solid timber blocks or laminated layers.

Authentic period examples exhibit irregular tool marks, natural grain contraction, and age-related timber checking. Modern reproductions typically display precise, uniform machine carving and lack genuine historical patination or tool-work variation.

Architectural capitals can be mounted as sculptural wall art, positioned on consoles as standalone art objects, or utilized as structural supports for decorative shelving. Their hand-carved texture creates visual contrast against contemporary plaster or minimalist walls.

Dust deep carvings regularly using a dry soft-bristled brush or low-suction vacuum with a brush attachment. Preserve the timber by applying a microcrystalline wax or beeswax polish sparingly, avoiding water-based or abrasive chemical cleansers.
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