A substantial original painted oak fireplace mantel dating from the late Victorian or early Edwardian period. Featuring shaped corbels, chamfered legs and a robust architectural form, this piece offers understated period character with the quality and durability associated with solid oak construction.
The mantel retains layers of historic paint and evidence of its long service life, including age-related wear, old repairs and shrinkage cracks which contribute to its authentic appearance. Equally suitable for restoration or installation as found, it would make a charming focal point in a cottage, farmhouse or period home.
Sold unrestored.
Dimensions
Mantel shelf width: 1435mm
Overall height: 1160mm
Opening width: 755mm
Opening height: 905mm
Width across feet blocks: 1205mm
A substantial original painted oak fireplace mantel dating from the late Victorian or early Edwardian period. Featuring shaped corbels, chamfered legs and a robust architectural form, this piece offers understated period character with the quality and durability associated with solid oak construction.
The mantel retains layers of historic paint and evidence of its long service life, including age-related wear, old repairs and shrinkage cracks which contribute to its authentic appearance. Equally suitable for restoration or installation as found, it would make a charming focal point in a cottage, farmhouse or period home.
Sold unrestored.
Dimensions
Mantel shelf width: 1435mm
Overall height: 1160mm
Opening width: 755mm
Opening height: 905mm
Width across feet blocks: 1205mm
