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Antique Carved Folk Art Wooden Wall Hanging Commemorating The Royal Mail

About the Item

This large antique folk art hand carved wall hanging is unsigned but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1880 in the Victorian style. The wall sculpture commemorates the Royal Mail stagecoach which was used for long distance mail delivery in the mid-1800s. The carving is very intricately executed and depicts the Royal Mail coach going through a country forest. The frame, or border is also carved in a period raised diamond styled pattern.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)Seat Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some chips to edges of the frame in a few areas and overall wear to the finish as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355219235722

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