Stock No. 38222

19th Century Tudor Style English Oak Fire Surround

Name: 19th Century Tudor Style English Oak Fire Surround
SKU: 38222
Price: 5475.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

A 19th century Tudor style English oak fire surround. This English oak fire surround is profusely carved with lions, foliage and draping fabrics. Hand carved by skilled Victorian craftsmen circa 1880. The jambs are carved in high relief, with rolling acanthus leaves over layered scales that resemble armour. Lions dress each corner with rich fabrics…

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£5,475.00

Dimensions

Depth: 28cm11.02in

Width: 193cm75.98in

Height: 150cm59.06in

Weight: 55kg121.25lbs

Opening Height: 112.5cm44.29in

Opening Width: 122cm48.03in

Metric

Imperial

Condition Report

Slight knocks and discolouration in places. Horizontal split in the wood along the face of the shelf. Old and stable with matched in finish.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1880

Maker

Unknown

Material

Handcarved, Oak, Timber, Wood

Origin

England

Period

17th/18th Century & Later

Style

Jacobean, Medieval, Victorian

Description
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About this piece

A 19th century Tudor style English oak fire surround.

This English oak fire surround is profusely carved with lions, foliage and draping fabrics. Hand carved by skilled Victorian craftsmen circa 1880.

The jambs are carved in high relief, with rolling acanthus leaves over layered scales that resemble armour. Lions dress each corner with rich fabrics draping from their open jaws.

The centre of the frieze bares the motto ‘Credo’ Latin for ‘I Believe.’ Above, the mantel is supported by a carved shelf dressed with jewels, fabrics and foliage carved in great detail.

Additional Dimensions

Opening Height: 112.5 cm (44.29 in)

Opening Width: 122 cm (48.03 in)

Base width (outer foot block to outer foot block): 158.5 cm (62.40 in)