Rare Irish Hand Carved Bog Oak Framed Wall Palque, exquisitely carved in relief, of good size proportions, mid Nineteenth Century, of outstanding quality and condition. Firmly attributed to Cornelius Goggin 13 Nassau Street, Dublin Ireland.
The central reserve depicting carvings of an Irish Wolfhound, Celtic Cross, a Round Tower and an Irish Hearp all within a surround of carvings depicting Shamrocks, leaves and berries. The plaque is attached to a green baise background and framed with an ebonised wooden frame with silver slip.
Condition: Good condition with no losses to carvings, nice surface patination, green baise and frame are later replacements. This piece was never glazed.
Height: (entire including frame) 17.5” (45cm). Width: (entire including frame) 14.75" (37cm). Depth: 1" (2.5cm).