Object Description
An antique scratch built model of Montacute House, in Somerset, dating to the early 20th century. The Elizabethan mansion was built from local ham stone in the late 16th century by Sir Edward Phelps, Master of the Rolls and the Prosecutor during the Gunpowder Trial. In Elizabethan style after the manor, this unusual detailed and intricate model is constructed from pine with some internal features including stairs and fireplaces.
A wonderful display piece for those looking to appreciate English heritage. It certainly gives you a glimpse into how people once lived.
Montacute House
Completed in 1601 and always intended to be a symbol of power and wealth, Montacute House with its towering walls of glass and glowing ham stone is surrounded by garden and parkland. The architecture is established in Gothic and polished with Flemish and Renaissance influences.
Original owner Sir Edward Phelps made his fortune as a lawyer before entering parliament in 1584. He played a key role in the gunpowder trials, making the opening statement for prosecution against the infamous Guy Fawkes.
Montacute House, now owned by the National Trust, was built on a grand scale with turrets, obelisks, shell niches, pavilions and walls of glass.
This detailed model gives you a glimpse into the life of this wealthy and influential man that once called the mansion his home.