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18th c. Spitalfields Fireplace Surround

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
An historic chimneypiece or fireplace surround removed from an 18th century Georgian kitchen in Spitalfields, London. This imposing piece retains old white paint and is made from hand sawn and planed pine panels in the form of two wide pilasters on plinths with rebated top corners and an equally wide top architrave with ogee molded details below a thin mantel. This large and imposing fireplace surround would have completed part of a paneled room. The paint is in distressed condition. The surround is made of heavy boards and remains serviceable. English, circa 1760. Outside dimensions: 63 1/3" wide x 47" high x 5" deep. Inside dimensions: 24 1/4" wide x 36 1/2" high.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Distressed. Paint in distressed condition
Creation Date:	1760
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001982
Incollect Reference #:	780237

Dimensions

W.	63.25 in;	H.	47 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	160.66 cm;	H.	119.38 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques, established in 1991, specializes in unique pieces with “soulfulness of character,” carefully curated by Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen. Visit us at The Gallery at 200 Lex in New York City or contact us at 212.249.6612 | ythantiques@yahoo.com.