A large antique wrought iron fire basket off great quality
The superbly made rope twist andirons with brass finials, supports a large basket with a decorative cast-iron fire-back.
Made during the English Arts & Crafts period.
Circa 1880
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Fire Screen – FG004
An extremely rare and high quality cast-iron fire screen
With two workable doors on latches.
Made in the neo-classical style during the Victorian period, the piece has very fine and intricate castings.
Circa 1880
French Bookcase – AF119
A French Empire style mahogany bookcase with cast gilt mounts
With sliding glazed doors and adjustable shelves.
This finely made cabinet is perfect to display books or a collection of objects.
Circa 1900
Stone Mantel – ST032
A reclaimed Bath-stone mantelpiece, made in the Gothic revival style
With column pilasters, arched opening and chamfered shelf.
Made from English Bath-stone.
20th century
Plaster Bust – SC038
A plaster portrait bust of a young Commodus, after the Antique
20th century
Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus (161-192 AD), or Commodus as he was more commonly known, was the last emperor of the Nerva-Antonine dynasty, which ruled the Roman Empire for almost 100 years from the end of the 1st century AD onwards. The first five emperors of the dynasty, which included Trajan and Hadrian, each adopted their elective successor based on merit. When the sixth emperor, Marcus Aurelius, named his son Commodus as heir, it caused outrage amongst the Senate and the people of Rome.
Circular Table – AF120
An antique Rosewood circular tilt-top table from the George IV period
The solid Rosewood top with carved bead and reel rim, below this a plain frieze with a smaller carved bead and real moulding. The curricular centre pillar rests on a triform base with gadrooned bun feet with recessed castors.
In wonderful original country house condition.
Circa 1825
Eton ‘Black Marble’
A black marble fireplace of early 19th century design
A design which clearly stood the test of time, ideal for both period and contemporary interiors.
Also available made to measure and in a variety of different materials.
Pair of Chairs – AF118
A pair of mahogany elbow chairs from the late Georgian period
The chairs have serpentine top rails with concave scroll ends, carved fret-work back splats and drop in fabric covered pad seats.
The chairs are made from fine quality mahogany and are in good condition.
Circa 1820
Roman Bust – SC032
An ancient Roman marble bust of a male, dating to the 1st – 2nd century AD
Larger than life size and depicting a male wearing a laurel wreath and military uniform including body armour.
Circa, 150 AD
Pair of Busts – SC033
An extremely well carved pair of Statuary Carrara marble busts on marble pedestals, by important sculptor Odoardo Fantacchiotti
Circa 1865
Odoardo Fantacchiotti (11 May 1811 – 4 June 1877) was an Italian sculptor of the late-Neoclassic period.
He was born in Rome, but his family moved to Florence. In 1820, he enrolled in the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze.
At the Academy, he studied under S. Ricci, and first started exhibiting in 1828. Gaining the patronage of the Grand Duke, he continued his studies, following the ideas of Aristodemo Costoli of depicting the “bello naturale”. In 1839 at the Academy, he exhibited the work of the Massacre of the Innocents. In 1840 he was named professor at the Academy.
Among his public works are the statue of Boccaacio and dell’Accorso for the ground floor niches of the courtyard of the Uffizi, medallions commemorating Francesco Redi and the bust of Ferdinando II de Medici for the Museo della Specola, a statue of Sallustio Bandini (now at the Accademia dei Georgeofili, but initially planned for the loggia of the Uffizi. A marble Virgin and Child relief by Fantacchiotti at the Victoria and Albert Museum was once mistake for a work by a Renaissance master. He died in Florence.
His son, Cesare Fantacciotti, was also a sculptor.
Games/Writing Table – AF112
A George III Mahogany metamorphic console table
The console table has a fold-out inlaid square table top, leather writing surface and drawer fitted compartment back.
A unique and exquisitely made piece of 18th century furniture.
Circa 1780
Garden Urns – SC034
A large antique pair of cast-iron garden urns
The wide classical tazza shaped urns with egg and dart rims, are raised on square plinths decorated on four sides with roman laurel wreaths.
In original un-restored condition at present, but can be restored if preferred.
Made by renowned English foundry ‘Coalbrookdale’
Circa 1860
Cast-Iron Fireplace – Ci198
An antique cast-iron fireplace surround from the late Victorian period
With decorative corbels under a deep mantelpiece.
Suitable for a stove, insert or open fire.
Circa 1890
Fuel Basket – AB008
An antique painted tin Toleware fuel basket
Retaining its original neo-classical style paint work.
Suitable for holding logs.
Early 20th century
Darley ‘Brocatelle’
A Georgian style white statuary and coloured Brocatelle marble fireplace
With beautifully carved neo-classical panels and inlaid slips of semi-precious Spanish Brocatelle marble.
An exceptional reproduction of an Irish Georgian original by Dublin stone cutters George, Hill and Arthur Darley.
Bellview – Fireplace
A George III Neo-classical style pure white marble fireplace
A medium sized marble fireplace with carved plaques and fluted panels. Musical instruments feature in the corner plaques while the centre plaque depicts a foliate urn with resting sphinxes.
Edwardian Fireplace – 19378
An antique marble fireplace from the Edwardian period
With clean and simple architectural lines, typical of the Edwardian period. Made from coloured Northern Breccia marble with black marble mouldings.
In excellent condition.
Circa 1900
Antique Grate – AG101
An antique Regency style brass & cast iron fire basket by Thomas Elsley
The iron back-plate decorated with a pair of seated griffins to either side of an urn. The front supports, finials and apron all in solid brass.
In original condition, but can be further cleaned if required.
We have two of these grates in stock if a pair is required.
English, circa 1900.
Thomas Elsley’s premises were at the Portland Metal Works in Great Titchfield Street, London. His company produced Georgian style grates of the finest quality.
Fire Tools – FT056
A set of French brass fire-tools in the Louis XV style
The solid cast brass set comprising off a shovel, poker, tongs and holder.
circa 1900
Fire Tools – FT057
A set of antique wrought iron fire-tools with rests
From the Arts and Crafts period.
The set includes a shovel, pair or tongs, poker and two rests.
Circa 1890
Andirons – AI028
A pair of antique cast iron Andirons, made in the Baroque revival style
With decorative back bar to support swan grate.
Circa 1900
Andirons – AI027
A pair of antique Jacobean style wrought iron andirons
With bars at back to carry swan grate.
In un-restored original condition, but can be restored if preferred.
Circa 1880
Firetools – FT055
An antique set of blacked steel fire tools
Comprising of three pieces, a shovel, tongs and poker.
Circa 1870
Cast-Iron Fireplace – Ci197
A reclaimed and restored cast-iron fireplace from the Art-Deco period
A rare model, off bold geometric form, typical of the Art-Deco style that was the height off fashion during the 1930’s.
Circa 1930
Cast-Iron Fireplace – Ci196
A reclaimed and restored cast-iron fireplace from the 1920’s
A plain yet stylish model which reflects the change of taste, that occurred during the early 20th century
Circa 1920
Cast-iron Fireplace – Ci195
A small reclaimed cast-iron fireplace from the Edwardian period
Fully restored and complete with grates.
circa 1900
Cast-Iron Fireplace – Ci192
A restored antique cast-iron Victorian fireplace
With floral paterae detail, fluted canopy and moulded shelf.
Circa 1890
Cast iron Fireplace – Ci191
An antique cast iron fireplace with original period tiles
Salvaged from an Edwardian house and restored ready to use.
Circa 1900
French Mantel – 19370
An antique French, 18th century style marble mantelpiece
The nicely veined white Carrara marble body, with semi-precious coloured Spanish Brocattello inlaid panels.
In great original condition.
Circa 1860
Viola Bolection
Marble Bolection Fireplace made from Calacatta Viola
A bolection fireplace which comprises of a moulded frame on plain square plinths. Carved from three solid pieces of marble with mason mitred corners.
Made by Ryan & Smith from a beautiful block of Calacatta Viola marble, sourced in Italy.