Stock No. 37221

Antique Georgian Gilt Dog Leg Fire Surround c.1780

An 18th century antique Georgian gilt dog leg fire surround. This reclaimed chimneypiece is constructed from pine and ornately decorated with composition foliage, painted and gilded to give it it’s golden colour. This vibrant hue and clean-lined, dog leg design is certain to draw attention to your fireplace as the central point of a room.…

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£6,475.00

Dimensions

Depth: 8cm3.15in

Width: 171.5cm67.52in

Height: 145.5cm57.28in

Weight: 16kg35.27lbs

Opening Height: 130cm51.18in

Opening Width: 120cm47.24in

Metric
Imperial

Condition Report

Good structural condition. Small historic repairs and losses.

Wear

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

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1780

Maker

Unknown

Material

Composition, Pine, Timber, Wood

Origin

England

Period

Late 18th Century

Style

Georgian

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An 18th century antique Georgian gilt dog leg fire surround. This reclaimed chimneypiece is constructed from pine and ornately decorated with composition foliage, painted and gilded to give it it’s golden colour. This vibrant hue and clean-lined, dog leg design is certain to draw attention to your fireplace as the central point of a room.

Provenance

From the estate of Anne Gainsford (1935-2025). Gainsford was a British costume, set and hat designer for film, theatre and television. The interior of her Richmond home, from which this fire surround was sourced, mirrored her vast historical interests.

Additional Dimensions

Opening Height: 130cm (51.18 in)

Opening Width: 120 – 140.5 cm (47.24 – 55.31 in)

Base width (outer foot block to outer foot block): 150 cm (59.05 in)

Additional information

Weight 16 kg
Dimensions 8 × 171.5 × 145.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1780

Maker

Material

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Origin

England

Period

Late 18th Century

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