Antique Hand-Hewn European Oak Trusses & Tie-Beams (17th–18th Century)
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Description & Heritage Context

Set of 6 monumental hand-adzed European oak structural tie-beams (poutres maîtresses) and 4 king-post roof trusses reclaimed from a dismantled tithe barn in Normandy. Air-dried for over 250 years, completely stabilized with warm silvery-grey surface patination and authentic roman numeral carpenter framing marks.

Provenance & Historical Sourcing

17th-century agricultural monastic estate in the Seine Valley; surveyed by dendrochronology.

Condition Report & Patina

Structurally verified heartwood; surface de-nailed, kiln-heat treated for complete biological sterilization.

Ref: LOT-MAR-003Verified Supplier

Antique Hand-Hewn European Oak Trusses & Tie-Beams (17th–18th Century)

Normandie, France (FR)

Commercial StatusPrice on request
Checked: 2026-11-06

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Historical Era17th century (c. 1660–1690)
Lot DimensionsLengths 6.5 to 8.2 metres, sections 30×30 cm to 35×38 cm
Listed byTraditional Timber Framing Co.
Supplier VAT IDFR49182940182
FrameworkDirect Bilateral (Zero Commission)
Ethical and Direct Transaction Framework

Le Cercle du Roi does not act as a seller, broker, or financial escrow. All transactions, transport, site collections, and contracts are concluded directly with Traditional Timber Framing Co..