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Edwardian Mantel

A tall Edwardian Fireplace mantel in Oak with a central circular mirror. This mantelpiece from before the first world war piece has stylistic references to both the Arts and Crafts movement and to the Classical revival that replaced much of the Art Nouveau style at the turn of the 20th century.

Manufactured to a high standard in oak, the mantelpiece has moulded edging to the fire opening. This is echoed by a raised moulding set back from the opening starting centrally on the foot blocks and finishing at a cartouche with applique swag and bow detail. Above the cartouche a moulded bow fronted shelf separates the overmantel section.

The jambs extend upwards at either side of the overmantel and have carved decoration with a cross motif. The circular mirror is mounted in a square panel with cross corner quartered veneer to match the carved motifs of the jambs. The panel is recessed by two angled panels and topped with a bowed pelmet to echo the shape of the central shelf. The whole piece is topped with a double depth moulded shelf.

The original insert for this surround was most probably a 'canopy on legs' with angled tile panels to either side, the tiles possibly decorated in a similar manner to the cross motif and with a swag or similar on the cast iron hood.

Condition: EXCELLENT

Overall Width 56 inches ( cm )
Body Width 51 inches ( cm )
Overall Height 72 inches ( cm )

Opening Height 41 inches ( cm )
Opening Width 41 inches ( cm )

Depth including shelf 10 inches ( cm )
Rebate inches 4.5( cm )

Central Shelf Width 50 inches ( cm )

£1,195