Screen
ca. 1675-1700 (made)
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Screen, wrought iron, from the church of St John, Frome, Somerset. An openwork grille comprising two side sections flanking a central section surmounted by a shield with the crest of the Leversedge family, Lords of the Manor of Frome, with the intitials 'MPL'. The two side sections with scrolling arising from differently shaped pedestals, foliage at the interstices, surmounted by scrolling and vases issuing flowers and leaves; the central section with elaborate scrolling, foliage, flowers and a bird, surmounted by elaborate scrolling and foliage, the shield flanked by palm fronds, surmounted by small shield with fleur-de-lys finial.
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Iron, wrought, embossed and painted |
Brief description | Screen, openwork grille with central section and two flanking sides, bearing the crest of the Leversedge family, English, ca. 1675-1700 |
Physical description | Screen, wrought iron, from the church of St John, Frome, Somerset. An openwork grille comprising two side sections flanking a central section surmounted by a shield with the crest of the Leversedge family, Lords of the Manor of Frome, with the intitials 'MPL'. The two side sections with scrolling arising from differently shaped pedestals, foliage at the interstices, surmounted by scrolling and vases issuing flowers and leaves; the central section with elaborate scrolling, foliage, flowers and a bird, surmounted by elaborate scrolling and foliage, the shield flanked by palm fronds, surmounted by small shield with fleur-de-lys finial. |
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Gallery label | SCREEN
Wrought iron
England (Frome); late 17th century
1092-1875
From the Church of St John, Frome in Somerset. It stood between the Lady Chapel and the family pews (Siveridge Chapel?)(07/1994) |
Object history | Reputedly from the Church of St John, Frome, Somerset, where it stood between the Lady Chapel and the pews belonging to the Lord of the Manor. |
Production | Possibly made by Paris of Warwick. |
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Accession number | 1092-1875 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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