19th Century Gothic Revival Hand Carved Oak Church Pew End Panels - A Pair

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Item Specifics:
* Type: Antique Architectural Salvage Panels / Church Pew End Caps
* Quantity: Matched Pair (2 Panels Total)
… Read more Item Specifics:
* Type: Antique Architectural Salvage Panels / Church Pew End Caps
* Quantity: Matched Pair (2 Panels Total)
* Period/Style: Late 19th Century / Gothic Revival & Renaissance Revival
* Material: Solid Quarter-Sawn White Oak
* Region of Origin: United States

Design Motifs & Details:
* Finial Tops: Spectacular, deeply undercut three-dimensional carved pineapple/pinecone finials representing the universal symbol of welcome and hospitality.
* Accent Collars: Elaborate openwork scrolling acanthus leaves framing a stylized central Fleur-de-lis motif beneath each finial column.
* Face Reliefs: Central recessed panels displaying expertly chiseled symmetrical organic scrollwork wrapping around a dimensional rosette flower at the center.

Dimensions & Weight (Per Panel):
* Height: 62 1/2 inches
* Width: 14 3/4 inches
* Thickness: 2.5 inches per panel
* Weight: 29.2 lbs. each (Combined weight of 58.4 lbs.)

Item Condition:
This pair of architectural elements is in beautiful antique structural condition, showcasing an exquisite honey-amber wood grain and a rich, decades-old natural aged patina. The face carvings remain remarkably crisp with sharp definition and no deep splits, cracks, or missing chunks to the relief work.

As authentic architectural salvage, the reverse sides and lower edges show historic evidence of original installation and removal. This includes a circular recessed floor mounting hole at the lower base corner, exposed flat back panels, localized wood glue remnants, and tiny nail/fastener placement lines where the horizontal bench seats originally locked into the grooves. Both pieces are incredibly solid, heavy, and structurally sound—ready to be mounted as unique wall art, framed into custom furniture, or repurposed by a designer.

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