About this piece
back to topA set of 104 early 19th century gilt and polychrome painted plaster embellishments corbels, originating from Millearne House in Perthshire, Scotland (now demolished).
Varying slightly in design, these plaster details date to circa 1820 and were once an architectural feature of Millearne’s interior. It is thought that they likely lined an arched doorway or decorated the ceiling in one of the many grand rooms of the gothic revival manor, complementing the plasterwork of the lavish vaulted ceilings said to be created by the plasterer, Alexander McQueen.
Depicting complementary floral and foliage designs, each plaster embellishment is finished in gilt and polychrome paint that only adds to their decorative appeal. Highly intricate and with a unique story to tell, these antique carvings will make stunning interior decor pieces and could be used in a number of ways.
Millearne House, Perthshire
Built in the early 19th century by architects Robert & Richard Dickson, this Tudor/gothic style manor house is sadly no longer standing in its original form. Now a stripped back wedding venue, large parts of the house were demolished in 1969 as it became unwieldy and unmanageable due to the constant additions and renovations continuously added since 1821. Every room was a tribute to gothic architecture, including ceilings drawn from Crosby Hall in London, chimneys from Thornbury castle, oak ceilings from New Walsingham Church in Norfolk and a fireplace from Windsor Castle.
