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Stock: 13800

A charming Louis XVI style patinated and gilt bronze adjustable fireplace fender, the front rail is flanked to each side by figures of seated children, each boy cradling a birds' nest in his lap and holding a bird in one hand and raised on waisted and florally swagged plinths.

French, mid 19th century.

View our collection of: Antique Fenders, Firescreens and Nursery Guards

	Width	Height	Depth
	38 5⁄8" 98 cms	10" 25.5 cms	4 1⁄4" 11 cms

Stock: 15956

A small and simple early Victorian fireplace in mottled grey/brown fossil marble.
English, circa 1840.

View our collection of: Antique Victorian, William IV and Edwardian fireplaces and chimneypieces.

	Width	Height	Depth
External	59 13⁄16" 152 cms	45 11⁄16" 116 cms	9" 22.8 cms
Internal	37 3⁄8" 95 cms	38" 96.5 cms

Stock: 6616

A large and grand Italian Renaissance Revival chimneypiece in a very softly veined Carrara marble. The deep stepped shelf is moulded and carved with a deep egg and dart. Below this, is a beautifully carved frieze centred by a green man and Florentine rinceau decoration in low relief. This is flanked by endblocks, carved with a central scallop shell surround by Roman dolphins. Below this, the underfrieze is carved with a bead-and-reel moulding which rests on Romanesque capitals carved with eagles and acanthus leaves. These are supported by elaborately carved jambs, with more rinceau adornment, depicting an amorino holding a bird and balancing on a candlestick, in the manner of Piranesi. The opening made smaller with slips carved with a grapevine decoration.

Italian, perhaps Florence, c.1900.

View our collection of: Antique Renaissance, Gothic Tudor Fireplace mantels and Chimneypieces: 1260 - 1600

	Width	Height	Depth
External	74 7⁄8" 190.2 cms	67" 170.2 cms	17 1⁄8" 43.5 cms
Internal	32 1⁄4" 82.1 cms	43 7⁄8" 111.5 cms
Outer footblock	66 11⁄16" 169.5 cms

Stock: 16354

A rare and whimsical chandelier attributed to Sir Edwin Lutyens. This chandelier is decorated with four perching parrots, their beaks holding the the hanging bulbs, with bulbs also suspended from their tails. The parrots are mounted on a central baluster stem and the original chain and matching ceiling rose.

Lutyens designed a series of chandeliers for the nursery of the Viceroy's palace in New Delhi, and they were made in India from wood and painted by local craftspeople. We believe that this chandelier was one of a series made for the palace, or one of colonial bungalows designed by the architect for this great colonial city, many of which have now been destroyed to pave way for redevelopment.

Indian, c.1915.

Sir Edwin Lutyens was the greatest British architect working in the first half of the twentieth century. He was initially celebrated for his great Arts and Crafts country houses of the late 19th century, but his style evolved to encompass the stark classicism which he embraced in the early twentieth-century. His architecture in India was largely neoclassical, but suffused with whimsy and wit.

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	Diameter	Drop
chandelier	25 5⁄8" 65 cms	26 13⁄16" 68 cms
with chain		42 1⁄8" 107 cms

Stock: 6626

A large and important Louis XV fireplace in fleur de pêcher marble, almost certainly inspired by those found at the Palace of Versailles. Carved from the most wonderful violet pink fleur de pêcher, it embraces the Rococo style popularised by Louis XV and his palace; with a serpentine form and glorious ormolu rocaille and figurative mounts in the manner of Jacques Caffiéri and his work at Versailles.

French, late 19th century.

View our collection of: Antique Rococo Chimneypieces inc Louis XV English Scottish Chippendale Rococo fireplace mantels.

	Width	Height	Depth
External	86 3⁄16" 219 cms	58 1⁄8" 147.5 cms	18 7⁄8" 48 cms
Internal	20 5⁄8" 52.3 cms	46 11⁄16" 118.5 cms
Outer footblock	78 11⁄16" 200 cms

Stock: 10973

A Regency bullseye fireplace in cast iron. This fireplace epitomises the restraint and elegance of the Regency style with a reeded frieze and jambs with two bullseye endblocks.
This fireplace could be left bare or indeed painted to suit a variety of interiors.

English or Scottish, c.1830.

View our collection of: Antique English Regency chimneypieces inc. George IV fireplace mantels.

	Width	Height	Depth
External	14 1⁄2" 36.9 cms	45 11⁄16" 116 cms	7 5⁄8" 19.4 cms
Internal	36 1⁄4" 92.3 cms	38 3⁄16" 97 cms

Stock: 16766

A rare 19th century wooden armorial cartouche of shield form, beautifully painted with Bristol's Civic Arms, and the motto "Virtute et Industria" or By Virtue and Industry. This motto and the arms were adopted by the city in the 16th century, and represents the city's maritime heritage and industry. This is a wonderfully decorated cartouche, akin to the hatchments found in churches, but likely to have been displayed in an important civic building, such as the city hall.

English, early 19th century.

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	Width	Height	Depth
	27 3⁄16" 69 cms	30 1⁄8" 76.5 cms	3" 7.5 cms

Stock: 6633

A large and stylish plafonnier in the manner of Jefferson's moonstone glass, with lobed opaque glass bowl suspended from a bronzed ring and three chains.

English, c.1930.

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	Diameter	Drop
	17 1⁄2" 44.5 cms	25 5⁄8" 65 cms

Stock: 6632

A fine pair of large 12 branch crystal chandeliers. It is rare to find an original pair of this quality, and these chandeliers are made from beautifully hand blown twisted canes of glass, hung with faceted pear drops, arabesque drops and strings of bead with a cut glass baluster stem.

English, c.1950.

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	Diameter	Drop
	33 1⁄2" 85 cms	33 1⁄8" 84 cms

Stock: 16216

A fine French chandelier in gilt bronze and cut glass. The chandelier elegantly hangs from its ornately cast corona, from which issues a slender central stem and some gilt brass beaded chains. These suspend the circular gallery which is beautifully cast with swags and classical masks. The light is beautifully diffused through hanging glass roads and strings of beads.

French, c.1900.

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	Diameter	Drop
	17 1⁄4" 44 cms	29 1⁄8" 74 cms

Stock: 16677

A fine wool Bokhara Turkoman handwoven carpet, the red ground woven with a pattern of repeating Guls in indigo, terracotta and ivory. This is bordered by a wide band of geometric patterns.

Turkmenistan, mid-20th century.

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	Length	Width
	65 3⁄8" 166 cms	39 13⁄16" 101 cms

Stock: 16639

A fine Tekke Bokhara Carpet. The shaded red-brown field with three columns of stylised floral guls divided by cruciform motifs, in fox-brown border of smaller guls, with a geometric band at each end. This carpet typifies the weaving of the Turkmen tribes.

Turkmenistan, early 20th century.

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	Length	Width
	72 3⁄8" 184 cms	46 7⁄8" 119 cms

Stock: 16770

A small and elegant fire basket in the manner of Thomas Elsley. The simple three bar grate is supported on andirons modelled as torches, a motif that was popularised in French design.

English, c.1900.

Could easily be converted to gas.

Notes: A similar design for this fire-grate features in the Thomas Elsley catalogue, No. 562 'Bright Iron Dog Grate, Chased Brass Standards'.

View our collection of: Antique fire grates and log baskets.

	Width	Height	Depth
External	24" 61 cms	19 1⁄8" 48.5 cms	12 5⁄8" 32 cms
Back width	20 7⁄8" 53 cms

Stock: 16769

An antique Ersari wool carpet in faded condition, the terracotta ground with three rows of guls or 'elephant's feet' in red and indigo. This beautiful rug terminates in narrow kilim borders.

Afghanistan, c.1930.

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	Length	Width
	130 11⁄16" 332 cms	91 1⁄4" 232 cms

Stock: 6630

A rare 19th century 12 branch Bohemian glass chandelier. This unusual chandelier is an example of fine glassmaking, with twisted canes of glass suspending small bellflower shaped pendants, mounted on a slender green baluster stem. The stem issues twelve hand blown branches, each mounted with a green drip pan hung with drops and fluted and gilded storm shades.

Quite the statement piece!

Czech, c.1880.

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	Diameter	Drop
	33 1⁄8" 84 cms	43 1⁄4" 110 cms

Stock: 16649

A worn and faded Persian Shiraz carpet with three interlocking medallions against a red ground, in tones of chocolate terracotta and ivory.

Iran, c.1950.

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	Width	Length
	64 5⁄8" 164 cms	96 1⁄2" 245 cms

Stock: 15432

A fine antique Senneh runner with geometric paisley (boteh) decoration on a blue and red ground, the whole woven from soft wool.

Iranian, c.1900.

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	width		Length
	39 3⁄8" 100 cms		196 7⁄8" 500 cms

Stock: 16671

A fine 18th century giltwood Rococo wall mirror. The mirror frame is confidently and finely carved, with c-scrolls, acanthine flourishes and trailing flowers, typical motifs of the Rococo style. The gilding is lovely, and beautifully burnished to give the gold a soft glow.

English, c.1770.
Later mirror plate.

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	Width	Height	Depth
	23 3⁄16" 59 cms	47 3⁄16" 120 cms	2 3⁄8" 6 cms

Stock: 16743

A large Tekke main Bokhara carpet on a terracotta red ground, woven with many small guls within a cruciform structure and Kilim ends, which are a little worn. The wool is beautifully soft, and this carpet would have been the primary floorcovering in the tents of the Tekke tribe.

Iran, early 20th century.

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	Length	Width
	133 7⁄8" 340 cms	100" 254 cms

Stock: 16168

A small cut glass chandelier in the Regency taste, the six arms hung with rows of beads and faceted pear drops.

English, c.1950.

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	Diameter	Drop
	20 1⁄2" 52 cms	19 11⁄16" 50 cms

Stock: 16455

A large mid 20th century Qashqai hand-dyed wool carpet. This carpet with its terracotta red ground features a central Hashgul medallion formed by stylised paisleys and enclosing an intricate design, featuring two lion head columns, inspired by those found and Persepolis.

Iran, c.1960.

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	Length	Width
	96 1⁄8" 244 cms	66 7⁄8" 170 cms

Stock: 14766

A large and handsome Victorian fireplace mantel carved in a beautiful deep red example of Griotte Rouge Marble. The panelled frieze is flanked by square endblocks resting above similar arched panelling on the jambs supported by large footblocks. English, mid 19th century.

Shown here with firegrate SNo 14352 not included.

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	Width	Height	Depth
External	74 3⁄8" 189 cms	51 13⁄16" 131.5 cms	13 1⁄4" 33.7 cms
Internal	42 1⁄8" 107 cms	38 1⁄4" 97.3 cms

Stock: 16549

A pair of ornate cast iron panels in the Rococo style. The rocaille foliate scrollwork centres a central scene of amorini warming their hands against the fire.
These panels are perfect for lining the sides of a fireplace interior.

French, mid-19th century

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	Width	Height	Depth
	18 7⁄8" 48 cms	31 1⁄2" 80 cms	0 13⁄16" 2 cms

Stock: 11204

A large and ornate French cast iron fireback. The subject features an altar dedicated to Cupid, being visited by a woman and her small child, perhaps to ensure his luck in love later in life.
This panel would work well in conjunction with two side panels or as a single fireback.

French, early 19th century.

This fireback was cracked and has been repaired.

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	width	height	depth
	26 5⁄8" 67.5 cms	37 3⁄16" 94.5 cms	1 3⁄16" 3 cms

Stock: 16544

A very fine Piedmontese giltwood pier mirror. This beautiful mirror has a wonderfully patinated arched mercury plate, which is enclosed by a slender marginal plate of the same glass. The refined rocaille frame is topped by the most magnificent pierced scrollwork crest, and the whole is raised on sweeping acanthus feet.

Piedmont, c.1750.

This mirror would be magnificent over a fireplace, or a console table.

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	Width	Height	Depth
	35 13⁄16" 91 cms	71 11⁄16" 182 cms	2 3⁄8" 6 cms

Stock: 16291

A very stylish antique bolection fireplace in a warm hued reconstituted stone. This fireplace embodies the elegance of the original Queen Anne period bolection fireplaces, but also embraces the striking modernism of the Art Deco period.

English, c.1930.

	Width	Height	Depth
External	41 7⁄8" 106.5 cms	40" 101.5 cms	4 11⁄16" 12 cms
Internal	29 7⁄8" 76 cms	34 1⁄8" 86.5 cms

Stock: 16771

An elegant Regency mahogany and boxwood lined work or wine table with a cruciform top and three drawers with turned bone handles, above a pull out slide. These are matched by faux drawers to the back, all supported on lyre supports with brass strings, united by a scrolling carved stretcher, supported on scrolled splayed legs with their original brass paw feet and castors.

English, early 19th century.

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	Width	Height	Depth
	23 7⁄8" 60.7 cms	28 3⁄16" 71.7 cms	15 7⁄8" 40.5 cms

Stock: 16673

An extraordinarily fine and large George II pier mirror in the manner of Thomas Johnson (1723-1778). The giltwood frame is finely carved, embracing the asymmetry of the Rococo style, with c scrolls, rocaille, waterfalls and acanthine motifs, surmounted by a ho-ho bird. This exquisite frame encloses the original plate, which has been later re-silvered, but you will notice the undulations of the original plate.

English, c.1760.

Please note that the backboards were likely replaced when the mirror plate was re-silvered. Awaiting further research.

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	Width	Height	Depth
	28 11⁄16" 73 cms	67 1⁄8" 170.5 cms	4 11⁄16" 12 cms

Stock: 16712

An early Victorian parcel-gilt mirror with amboyna. This mirror is very much in the French taste, with applied foliate gilt gesso decoration, applied over the fine amboyna veneer, which is bordered by ebonised details. This frame encloses the original silver mirror plate, which is somewhat distressed and could be replaced if desired.

English, c.1840.

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Stock: 16581

A fine Regency bullseye chimneypiece carved from a soft and warm hued Bath stone. Perfect in its simplicity, this chimneypiece embodies the timeless style of the Regency era.

English, c.1810.

View our collection of: Antique English Regency chimneypieces inc. George IV fireplace mantels.

	Width	Height	Depth
External	51 3⁄16" 130 cms	46 11⁄16" 118.5 cms	6 11⁄16" 17 cms
Internal	31 11⁄16" 80.5 cms	38 3⁄16" 97 cms

Stock: 15947

A rustic 19th century sandstone fireplace in the Tudor revival style. The plain shelf rests on the frieze, carved with recessed spandrels which frame the Tudor arched opening.

English, c.1860.

View our collection of: Antique English Regency chimneypieces inc. George IV fireplace mantels.

	Width	Height	Depth
External	60 3⁄16" 153 cms	47 1⁄8" 119.6 cms	8 1⁄8" 20.5 cms
Internal	39 13⁄16" 101 cms	38" 96.6 cms

Stock: 16757

A fine early 18th century French Aubusson verdure tapestry in beautiful condition. This tapestry is woven with typical green-blue foliage and depicts a woodland glade studded with flowers. This scene is enclosed by the original wide floral border decorated with abundance of flowers and foliage. French, circa 1720.
Lovely colours and generous proportions. This has been lined in linen and is ready to hang.

French, early 18th century.

Notes: This type of Verdure Tapestry, also known as garden tapestries, is always distinguished by it's decorative design based on plant forms.

View our collection of: antique wall tapestries, panels and paintings

	Width	Height
	84 1⁄4" 214 cms	102 3⁄8" 260 cms

Stock: 16791

A fine and very large pair of grogged terracotta rinceaux panels. Originally installed on the facade of a palazzo in Florence, the panels are Renaissance in style, with a spiralling design of scrolling leaves, cornucopia and mythical beasts. The motif is centred by two tritonesses with entwined tails.
Designs such as these can be seen on many of the great Renaissance buildings, and indeed inside them. One particularly fine example was carved for Ascanio Sforza's tomb at Santa Maria del Popolo, in Rome and a cast of this can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum. This style of low relief carving was popularised after the discovery of the Ara Pacis in Rome in 1568. This great altar was erected in Rome between 14 and 9 B.C.

Italian, early 19th century.
(PLEASE NOTE, WE HAVE TWO PAIRS AVAILABLE SEE STOCK NO. 16756)

Grogged terracotta was the Italian answer to Coade, popularised in England in the 18th century and favoured for its weather resistant finish and ability to be modelled with great detail.

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	Width	Height	Depth
Each Panel	38" 96.5 cms	23 13⁄16" 60.4 cms	2" 5.2 cms

Stock: 16756

A fine and very large pair of grogged terracotta rinceaux panels. Originally installed on the facade of a palazzo in Florence, the panels are Renaissance in style, with a spiralling design of scrolling leaves, cornucopia and mythical beasts. The motif is centred by two tritonesses with entwined tails.
Designs such as these can be seen on many of the great Renaissance buildings, and indeed inside them. One particularly fine example was carved for Ascanio Sforza's tomb at Santa Maria del Popolo, in Rome and a cast of this can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum. This style of low relief carving was popularised after the discovery of the Ara Pacis in Rome in 1568. This great altar was erected in Rome between 14 and 9 B.C.

Italian, early 19th century.
(PLEASE NOTE, WE HAVE TWO PAIRS AVAILABLE SEE STOCK NO. 16791)

Grogged terracotta was the Italian answer to Coade, popularised in England in the 18th century and favoured for its weather resistant finish and ability to be modelled with great detail.

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	Length	Height	Depth
Each Panel	37" 94 cms	23 5⁄8" 60 cms	2 3⁄16" 5.5 cms

Stock: 16054

A beautiful gilt brass 19th century fire screen in the Rococo taste, the organic form of the screen comprises c scrolls and foliate flourishes, enclosing the original mesh with applied floral decoration to the centre. French, late 19th century.

Can be polished if desired.

View our collection of: Antique Firescreens.

	Width	Height	Depth
	29 7⁄8" 76 cms	30 1⁄4" 77 cms	5 7⁄8" 15 cms