{"product_id":"mid-17th-century-antique-carved-walnut-term-applique-of-elongated-form","title":"Mid 17th-Century Antique Carved Walnut Term \/ Appliqué of Elongated Form","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely carved \u003cstrong\u003emid‑17th‑century walnut term\u003c\/strong\u003e, elongated in form and worked with the crisp, confident detailing characteristic of Northern European decorative woodwork of the period. Likely once part of a larger architectural or furniture scheme—perhaps framing a cupboard, press, or ecclesiastical furnishing—this appliqué retains a wonderfully tactile surface enriched by centuries of handling and oxidation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe walnut has mellowed to a deep, warm tone, with traces of historic patination that speak to its long life. The carving displays stylised foliate and linear elements typical of the mid‑1600s, executed with a sculptor’s assured hand. A striking survivor, now ready to serve as a sculptural decorative accent, wall‑mounted element, or collected study piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continental. Possibly Flemish. Mid-17th-century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Walnut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The term survives in \u003cstrong\u003every good historic condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with expected age‑related wear to high points, minor abrasions, and a beautifully matured walnut surface. No modern refinishing is evident. Old oxidisation, small shrinkage lines, and subtle irregularities are present, all consistent with 17th‑century walnut. Stable and ready for display or mounting. No structural issues noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 69 cm \/ 27.2 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 cm \/ 2.6 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm \/ 2 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54606187888982,"sku":"HAF7405","price":385.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7462\/5878\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a52103d9-1b4f-4ebd-bd2d-79d80feaec4c.jpg?v=1784375365","url":"https:\/\/holtantiquefurniture.com\/products\/mid-17th-century-antique-carved-walnut-term-applique-of-elongated-form","provider":"Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}