Chimneypiece
1730-1750 (made)
Chimneypiece, English 18th century
Carved pinewood; the framework is decorated with egg and tongue and astragal mouldings. At either end of the frieze, which is broken into two panels, is a bracket, carved with acanthus foliage. The mantel-shelf in the form of a cornice is carved with a band of leaf ornament.
Carved pinewood; the framework is decorated with egg and tongue and astragal mouldings. At either end of the frieze, which is broken into two panels, is a bracket, carved with acanthus foliage. The mantel-shelf in the form of a cornice is carved with a band of leaf ornament.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Physical description | Chimneypiece, English 18th century Carved pinewood; the framework is decorated with egg and tongue and astragal mouldings. At either end of the frieze, which is broken into two panels, is a bracket, carved with acanthus foliage. The mantel-shelf in the form of a cornice is carved with a band of leaf ornament. |
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| Object history | Bought for £7 Returned from loan in June 1995 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 129:1-1894 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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