Antique pair European carved gold leaf wood swag decoration
18 th century European hand carved pine wood
Hand carved pine , then gesso , then bole ( primer ) then
gold leaf ( 18 k ) not ( 23 k )
The holes in the wood , primarily 18th cent. is due to the moisture
content of the wood in that part of the world .
Could have been used as it is , also possible that been applied
to a piece of larger decoration or furniture .
Good condition , normal wear for its age
Excellent patina
The iron hanging loop screws are old , not 18th cent. , early 19th cent.
Lenght size : 13" aprox
Width at center : 2 1/2"
Deapht at center : 1 10/16"
Weight of both : 477.6 grams = 16.85 oz / 17 oz 1 lbs 1 oz
Photo's taken outside
Reflection and shadows on some photo's
Been with Ebay for 26 years
Sold in the beginning for 9 years
Bought in the past 17 years
Starting to sell again
All packing will be done , after it has been sold
Three days for packing time needed , aprox
All packing will be in bubble wrap and foam peanuts
When needed
Packed in bubble wrap envelope : 7" x 4 1/2" x 3/4"
Or a card in envelope
Or a box
Packed in a cardboard box : 15" x 6" x 5"
weight : 1 lbs 2 1/2 oz
28.35 grams = 1 ounce
.