An antique English George III period white Statuary and Sicilian Jasper chimneypiece in the manner of English architect John Nash

The pure white statuary marble pilasters have inlaid panels of richly coloured semi-precious Sicilian Jasper, upon these are carved acanthus scrolled corbels with anthemion’s underneath.

The jasper frieze is overlaid with very well carved statuary laurel arabesques, rosettes and a plume of feathers at the centre.

A flat statuary shelf rests on top.

Photographed with its original and extremely large period steel register grate.

Circa 1790

John Nash (18 January 1752 – 13 May 1835) was an English architect of the Georgian and Regency eras. He was responsible for the design, in the neoclassical and picturesque styles, of many important areas of London and several country houses throughout the UK. His designs were financed by the Prince Regent and by the era’s most successful property developer, James Burton. Nash also collaborated extensively with Burton’s son, Decimus Burton.

Nash’s best-known solo designs are the Royal Pavilion, Brighton; Marble Arch; and Buckingham Palace. His best-known collaboration with James Burton is Regent Street and his best-known collaborations with Decimus Burton are Regent’s Park and its terraces and Carlton House Terrace.