Mermaid

Early 20th Century English Maritime Carving – Twin‑Tailed Mermaid

An early 20th century English maritime folk-art carving depicting a twin‑tailed mermaid surrounded by sea serpents. Hand‑carved from a single piece of dense wood, this sculptural fragment is believed to have originally formed part of a paired set and was likely mounted within a ship’s interior.

The reverse shows joint fixings, indicating it was designed to slot into a larger architectural or decorative framework.

This item was recently discovered in Cornwall, England from a private collector.

Dimensions: 23" H × 6" W × 5" D

Origin: England

Date: 1910- 1920

Materials: Wood

Weight: 10 kg

Condition:

• Aged surface with loss of detail
• Loss of painted surface
• Scuffs and chips to surface and wood
• Aged discolouration to surface due to age

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