This stunning extra-long hand hewn oak mantel stretches an impressive 83-103 inches, making it perfect for grand fireplaces! Salvaged as a rafter plate (you can see the angled notches for the rafters) from a late 1800s barn in Wisconsin, it showcases beautiful, clean hand-hewn surfaces on all three visible sides with subtle ax marks that tell its authentic story. The gorgeous natural color can be preserved with our standard finish, or transformed to rich, deep tones with hard wax oil. Original notches face the wall and will be expertly filled for a seamless installation. The face is completely clean with no mortise pockets, and if cut to 83in or less, it have pocket-free top and bottom surfaces too. While we typically don’t pre-finish these extra-long mantels, we keep plenty in stock ready to customize to your vision. This exceptional beam combines remarkable length with outstanding craftsmanship – a true centerpiece that brings warmth and character to any space while preserving a piece of American history.

• This hand hewn fireplace mantel is shown as sanded, but no finish applied.
• It is White Oak
• Sizing and finishing is included in the price
• It is currently 7.75 inches tall x 7.75 inches deep
• While the full size is 103 inches, there is a pocket at 83in.
• It is priced at 83in.
• Shipping will depend on the size. If we cut such that we can ship via UPS, it will run $175. If it is over 150lbs, we’ll need to run a LTL Truck Freight quote.

This particular timber originated from our Amish supplier nestled in Wisconsin’s gentle countryside. Our partnership with him and his family has been truly rewarding over the years. The business he built is now largely in the capable hands of his sons. This specific beam was salvaged from a Wisconsin barn, likely constructed in the closing decades of the 19th century. By the turn of the century, mechanized sawmills had become commonplace, making the art of hand-hewn timber increasingly rare.

About the tag –Old King Cole. Old King Cole was a merry old soul. And a merry old soul was he. He called for his pipe, He called for his bowl, And he called for his fiddlers three. This image comes from a relatively modern book of nursery rhymes. The rhyme reportedly dates back to approximately 1708 – 1709. While it probably references a real historical figure, the exact reference is unknown.