Featured cupid? cherub wood carving

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  1. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Hi folks

    found this cupid or cherub carving / wall hanging in a charity shop last week for not very much (£10)

    anyone have an idea of age or origin

    Oak ?

    quite large 18 inches

    any thoughts or info appreciated

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    charlie cheswick, Aug 23, 2024
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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Thats lovely Charlie ! I get a 19th century feel . Are those wormholes on the back ?
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    A bargain, it is hand carved. A cherub rather than cupid imo. Looks mid-20th century to me. Charming.:happy:
     
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  4. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Hi Charlie,

    Not Oak,

    I asked my wood and furniture expert and he says some type of fruit wood
     
    daveydempsey, Aug 23, 2024
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  5. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Not sure to be honest buddy, very well could be
     
    charlie cheswick, Aug 23, 2024
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  6. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    Great info, thanks Aj and dave
     
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  7. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    What is that on top of the cherub's head?
     
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  8. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    hi kworld. flowers carved into the top of the scroll
     
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  9. Joe in PA

    Joe in PA Well-Known Member

    Possibly pine. Would be fairly heavy for its' size if oak, and oak is absolutely punishing to carve.
     
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  10. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Am I seeing writing on the reverse Charlie or is it a case of
    pareidolia.



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    daveydempsey, Aug 23, 2024
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  11. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I see something too. Or is pareidolia contagious?:confused::playful:
    Tweaked it, not sure if it helps:

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  12. baltojoe75

    baltojoe75 Well-Known Member

    Do you think it was a decorative element from a piece of furniture?
     
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  13. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Can't miss for 10 pounds.
     
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  14. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    That is very well spotted.
     
    Boland, Aug 24, 2024
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  15. charlie cheswick

    charlie cheswick Well-Known Member

    pareidolia unfortunately sir david, good word for the day though :)
     
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  16. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Definitely not oak or pine. Fruitwood is a good possibility or, maybe, beech.
     
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