Chimneypiece
1700-1799 (made)
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Chimneypiece, the framework is decorated with composition mouldings and has a lining of white marble inside. The fireze is ornamented in the centre with a ram's head united to vases by festoons. on either wide are flutings, partly filled in with leaves. The front of the mantel-shelf in the form of a cornice is enriched with leaves.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Brief description | Chimneypiece, English, 1700-1799 |
| Physical description | Chimneypiece, the framework is decorated with composition mouldings and has a lining of white marble inside. The fireze is ornamented in the centre with a ram's head united to vases by festoons. on either wide are flutings, partly filled in with leaves. The front of the mantel-shelf in the form of a cornice is enriched with leaves. |
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| Object history | Removed from the first floor of Nos. 8 and 9 Great St. Helen's, City of London (now destroyed). Bought for £200 |
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| Accession number | 155:1-1892 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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