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Pair Late 19th C. English Neoclassic Carved Oak & Silverplated Wall Shelves
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Pair of Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Oak and Silvered Metal Wall Shelves / Brackets
A refined pair of late 19th-century English neoclassical wall brackets, exquisitely crafted from solid oak with applied silvered metal plaques in low relief. Richly detailed and architecturally balanced, each bracket features deep classical motifs executed with precision and stylistic harmony. These shelves merge late Victorian craftsmanship with neoclassical revival sensibilities popular in the Aesthetic and Arts & Crafts periods.
Each bracket measures 16" high × 12" wide × 5.5" deep.
Design and Decoration:
The central feature of each bracket is a repoussé-style silvered metal plaque inset into the oak body. These plaques are decorated with a classically inspired urn surrounded by scrolling foliate arabesques, acanthus motifs, and stylized anthemia. The urns—with their vertical fluting and rounded domes—are symbolic of commemoration, legacy, and taste, often found in Greco-Roman funerary art and later adapted into Enlightenment-era design vocabulary.
Above the plaques, a gadroon-carved band of stylized foliage—likely inspired by anthemion or laurel designs—runs beneath the shelf ledge. At the base, the shaped apron terminates in a carved palmette cluster with grape and vine motifs, reinforcing the classical vocabulary associated with abundance, fertility, and divine order.
Techniques and Materials:
The frames are hand-carved from quarter-sawn English oak, stained to a warm, nutty tone that accentuates the tight, straight grain.
The central plaques appear to be cast or repoussé silvered bronze or white metal, patinated with age to a pleasing warm pewter tone, with traces of gold highlighting in recessed details.
The mounting is fitted with original brass keyhole plates for secure wall installation.
Style and Period Context:
While neoclassical in origin, this pair reflects the hybrid sensibilities of the British late Victorian decorative arts, which embraced historical motifs within handcrafted forms. These pieces may have been made for a domestic library, drawing room, or hall, where they would have supported busts, vases, or objets d’art while reinforcing the intellectual and aesthetic ideals of the household.
Condition:
Excellent antique condition with light wear to the silver finish, minor surface scuffs, and an attractive mellow patina to both wood and metal. Structurally sound and ready for installation.
A richly detailed and versatile pair of neoclassical brackets, ideal for collectors of historic interiors, English decorative arts, or classically styled wall-mounted display.
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: T34131stDibs: LU2592345876772
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