Antique Gables

Trilobed Gable with Plain Copings
 France, 14th–15th century
 Limestone 26 x 38 x 14 cm Architectural fragment in limestone, comprising a triangular gable with plain copings, distin...

Referenced as Fletcher #3 the image is the second in his Gable series. Lisieux is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France.

The text "Drondrecher 1.Mannchen 2.Meischen" suggests that the two birds are a male (Männchen) and a female (Weibchen), although the spelling seems a bit off from contemporary German...

In the world of architecture, this French oak carving is known as a pediment, which is a triangular-shaped gable that surmounts vertical structures, in this case, a door frame.

The scene depicts a tranquil coastal village with figures gathered along a sandy shore beside moored boats, whilst distinctive buildings with stepped gables and a church tower crown ...

The upper part of the secretaire is composed with a transom-glazed attachment with a small pointed gable, the inside is consisting shelving. The lower part consist a writing flap, th...

A real great architectural highlight is the triangular gable - the so-called "Schinkel roof" (named after the german architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, who designed a lot of building...

The composition captures daily life within Albany's historic center, where residents gather beneath a large shade tree surrounded by brick and timber buildings displaying distinctive...

Beautiful classicist (neoclassical) design with greek gable cornice, well selected blonde cherry veneer on hard and softwood (oak, maple and spruce underwood).

Large bronze dore figures adorn the gable field, which is on a rectangular marble base.

Stepped cornice with a head stool and a protruding chisel gable. Black offset tooth frames. Here is the whole proportion and that can really only the best levelists.

A Flemish house with a stepped gable and warm red roof sits along the water’s edge, framed by mature trees, while a Gothic spire rises in the distance, anchoring the composition with...

Whimsical vintage wire birdcage fashioned after a traditional Colonial house with gable roof and arched windows. With swinging perch!

Lely’s birth in the van der Faes’ house, which they had bought in 1562, would inspire his eventual moniker: called ‘in de Lelye’, it took its name from a carved lily which decorated ...

His designs were sought after by celebrities such as Clark Gable and Marlene Dietrich. He was also asked to design the executive offices for Chrysler.

The building itself, with its distinctive stepped gables, mullioned windows, and central watergate, reflects the architectural character of London before the Great Fire of London, wh...

The field features a warm, madder-red mihrab containing a central "Tree of Life" or stylized floral pillar, topped with a distinctive architectural gable reminiscent of village dwell...

A very early oak chest with lovely silvery patina of heavy plank construction raised off the floor with integral legs extending the depth of the edges, and a hinged ridged top with t...

Secretary à deux corps Baroque, Saxony c. 1740, walnut and walnut burl veneer, sloping lid, 2-door top with sprung gable and beautiful interior division, 3-tier, double-arched chest...

His designs were sought after by celebrities such as Clark Gable and Marlene Dietrich. He was also asked to design the executive offices for Chrysler.

"War Canoe of New Zealand, with a View of the Gable End Foreland" is an engraving created by Thomas Prattent, from a drawing by Sydney Parkinson, who was the artist on Captain James ...

Large wall mirror with brass profiles and mahogany veneered frame as well as a gable end rising in the middle. The mirror glass is frame-facetted.

Antique mahogany wall barometer composed of a glass tube containing mercury with its reserve. On the upper part a gable-shaped pediment and a screwed brass plate with a small alcohol...

This early version of the "Sneckan" Park Bench No.1 Designed by Folke Bensow in 1923 for Näfverkvarns Bruk Sweden stands out with its unique patina consisting of a mix between the gr...

The upper section showcases an ebonized inlay band with a delicate leaf motif, beautifully framed by a stepped gable. The wardrobe’s Biedermeier design is distinctive, with a protru...

This pyramid-shaped secretary from the early 19th century impresses with its architectural design and high-quality craftsmanship. The gable-shaped top with segmental filling is accen...

Surmounted by a mirror frame in a shape reminiscent of a Shintô shrine torii-gate- a twin-posted framework with a triangular crossbar flared in upswept Chinese-style gable ( Karahaf...

Recessed, one-Lane grille-glazed top, flanked by adjusted columns with fine ornament-carved base and capitals. Stepped profile gable with cantilevered so-called Schinkeldach. Interna...

The scene takes place along a Dutch canal, identifiable by the distinctive windmills and stepped gables in the background—iconic symbols of Holland’s landscape.

To the left, a stone bridge arches over the canal, connecting streets of characteristic northern European architecture—tall, narrow façades with stepped gables and red-tiled roofs. R...

Its form brings to mind the long-standing Scandinavian tradition of dragon carvings, often placed on rooftops or gables to ward off evil spirits. Perhaps this dragon was stationed in...

Body with architectural gable with three pointed round brass crowns. Extremely finely crafted and antique piece of jewelry. ,, Clockwork with solid hook-eye mechanism and hourly str...

English doghouse for a small dog in the form of a Georgian townhouse in lovely original faded ochre paint with a pitched gable roof with two chimneys with double chimney pots.

The style also incorporates elements of traditional Dutch architecture, such as stepped gables, and incorporates motifs from the natural world, such as flowers and birds.

Most striking is the panoramic city view of New Amsterdam across the bottom, depicting Dutch merchant ships, Fort Amsterdam, traditional stepped-gable houses, windmills, and prominen...

Other figures illustrate the evolution of English headwear, from wimples and veils to the early forms of the gable hood. At far right, a colorfully dressed gentleman with a feathered...

To the right is a stepped gable building with shuttered windows and a horse being prepared.

A French 18th century Lavabo in oak featuring shell carving above mounted pewter water container and basin with gable shaped cabinet below.

Antique Biedermeier mirror Central Germany Cherry Biedermeier around 1825 Dimensions: H x W x D: 137 x 57 x 4 cm Description: Antique pillar mirror from the Central German Biederm...

On the left, a richly ornamented stepped-gable entrance building exhibits elaborate architectural decoration, including pilasters, scrollwork, and a central cartouche.

The rare model Post Box is made of solid english Oak with a cross-gable roof and stepped plinth base. To the centre of the front there is a brass letter aperture with black painted ‘...

Alternatively, this pair could be used outdoors; either set into a wall or garden or set into a gable on a building. Additional information The dimensions are for each wheel.

Each side is adorned with triangular motifs reminiscent of gables, carved with œil-de-bœuf openings. This linear arrangement leads the eye to the limestone top, exquisitely carved wi...

The designs highlight traditional construction methods, including thatched roofs, timber frameworks, and intricate carved adornments on the gables. The carvings, a hallmark of Mao...

A hidden gem lies in the stepped gable, which cleverly conceals a secret drawer at its center.

A shaped hood sits above a pair of sweeping gables, at the base of each gable are a pair of stylised Acanthus leaves, with a cut apron mounted with a pair of bullion caps and raised ...

The finial features in an 1870s catalogue of Coade’s successor’ Mark Blanchard, illustrated under ‘Gable Terminals, Tracery Bosses & C, no. 139. Additional Dimensions Rosette Height...

The Renaissance-style Chancellery, with its ornate façade and decorative gables, is a highlight of Friesland’s architectural heritage.

Vitellius") 29 x 33,5 x 23 cm   Provenance: Private Collection UK Private Collection France, pre-1980 H 29 x W 33,5 x D 23 cm H 11 1/2 x W 13 1/8 x D 9 inch The lid combines a roof...

High, two-door body with panels and half-columns with carved capitals, on ball feet. Profiled gable wreath. Original iron box lock without key.

On the left, the distinctive stepped-gable canal houses provide a quintessential Amsterdam backdrop, while to the right, the imposing façade of the Royal Palace (Koninklijk Paleis) a...

The print captures the neo-Renaissance façade in exquisite linear detail, emphasizing the ornate windows, dormer gables, and classical proportions that define the building’s symmetri...

He received artistic training from a young age and went on to study under various mentors, including Ambrosius Gabler, who taught him the art of etching and lithography.

Keen eyes for detail will appreciate the studied balance achieved through the placement of the central yellow house with its distinctive black-outlined gable roof, flanked by stylize...

The moulded ebony veneered cabinet is surmounted with a gable concealing a hidden compartment accessed via a neat sprung loaded catch to one side.

Exquisite sideboard acquired from the estate of the Ex Commissioner General of New Foundland and Labrador, this flame mahogany buffet exudes elegance with gable ledge and hand carved...

The current Carmelite monastery encompasses the original buildings, and the stepped gables can still be seen on the street. To this day, a community of Carmelites continues to reside...