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19th‑Century Gothic Revival English Antique Carved Oak Pew End / Bench End with Blind Tracery & Poppy Finial
19th‑Century Gothic Revival English Antique Carved Oak Pew End / Bench End with Blind Tracery & Poppy Finial
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A characterful 19th‑century English Gothic Revival pew end, carved in solid oak and decorated with blind Gothic tracery — with interlocking teardrops and lancets at the base, the quintessential architectural motif of the medieval style. The panel is framed by a shaped silhouette and applied decorative elbow (armrest) and crowned with a beautifully carved poppy finial, a traditional ecclesiastical flourish symbolising remembrance, resurrection, and eternal life.
The blind tracery is crisply cut, with trefoils and pointed arches arranged in a rhythmic vertical scheme, echoing the stone window patterns of 14th‑century English churches. This type of “blind” decoration — carved rather than pierced — was widely used in Victorian ecclesiastical furnishings to evoke medieval craftsmanship while retaining structural strength.
The oak retains traces of its original residual paint, now softly worn back through time, giving the surface a wonderfully authentic, lived‑in character. A superb decorative fragment that works equally well as a sculptural wall piece, architectural accent, or part of a bespoke interior project.
Provenance: Acquired from a private collection in Norfolk/Suffolk, England.
Material: Oak.
Condition: Traces of original residual paint. Age‑related wear, surface marks, and colour variation. Structurally sound. Photos show the actual item.
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