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15th Century Medieval Oak Corbel
A Rare piece of Medieval social history, depicting an oak corbel of a wheelwright holding a curved draw knife or "draw shave"
this big barrel chested man is dressed in a head scarf, with a thick heavy studded coat and a great big beard!!
The draw knife (also known as a draw shave), had many specialised applications. In addition to the traditional use of debarking logs, the draw knife was used for shaping operations and for the rapid removal of surplus wood. Once again a rare example of medieval social history. PriceSold SEPT/2013 Dimensionsheight 14" width 8" depth 12" Category Antique Wood Carvings Period Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Oak Origin English Condition Very Good condition for age with minor losses and cracks Item code as359a040 Status Sold
SellerDavid Charles Dodge Antiques
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Edenbridge
Kent
South East England
TN8
Tel : 0796 1435659
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this big barrel chested man is dressed in a head scarf, with a thick heavy studded coat and a great big beard!!
The draw knife (also known as a draw shave), had many specialised applications. In addition to the traditional use of debarking logs, the draw knife was used for shaping operations and for the rapid removal of surplus wood. Once again a rare example of medieval social history. PriceSold SEPT/2013 Dimensionsheight 14" width 8" depth 12" Category Antique Wood Carvings Period Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Oak Origin English Condition Very Good condition for age with minor losses and cracks Item code as359a040 Status Sold
View all stock from
David Charles Dodge Antiques
Private dealer, by appointment.
Edenbridge
Kent
South East England
TN8
Tel : 0796 1435659
Non UK callers : +44 796 1435659
Get directions to David Charles Dodge Antiques
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