A reclaimed wood beam from many historical buildings of New England. This shelf mantel is sculpted, sanded, and finished with a matte polyurethane by hand. Own a rustic piece of history. Each piece of wood is different. No 2 pieces are the same. The photos depict an overall look that is achieved. The character of this wood is made primarily by time, so when it is cut to size, the edge may not have the patina of the rest of the wood.