Victorian Gingerbread Gable Pediment – Salvaged Architectural Element

Description :
This intricately curved Victorian gingerbread gable pediment is a stunning salvaged architectural element, once likely gracing the exterior of a historic home. Crafted from solid wood with carved scrollwork and a molded edge, it exhibits timeworn elegance with traces of its original finish and surface weathering. A classic example of Eastlake or Folk Victorian design, this piece can be repurposed as wall art, a mantel accent, or a unique decorative shelf bracket. Its graceful curve and ornamental carving make it a standout for lovers of architectural salvage and restoration.
Era:
Late 19th to Early 20th Century

Style:
Victorian – Eastlake / Folk Carpenter Gothic

Technique:
Scroll-sawn wood with hand-carved detailing and mortise pegs

Tools Used:
Scroll saw, chisels, molding planes, hand saw, rasp

History:
Originally used as decorative trim beneath a roof peak or gable, common in Victorian-era homes built between 1870–1910.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown (likely handmade by a carpenter or builder)

Measurements:
36 ½" W x 13" H x 3 ¼" D

Suggested Weight:
10–12 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
42" L x 18" W x 8" H

Item Number : P15670

Category : Moulding & Millwork

Brand : UK