Large Scale Jacobean Fire Surround With Armorial Hatchment Panels

Object Description

Large scale Jacobean fire surround with 17th century origins.

Two armorial crests make up the centrepiece of this magnificent Jacobean fire surround. Every panel is ornately carved blending numerous carving techniques and styles.

The footblocks have geometric lozenge carvings, leading on to column legs supporting the main body. The high relief lozenge patterns replicate throughout the lower section before leading on to the painted armorial crests.

The hatchments, each framed in ornate fretwork appear to show the joining of two families with the same crest on the left side of the shield. The high shelf above is adorned with dental moulding above more complex fretwork coloured with red and gilt touches.

Additional Dimensions

Opening Height: 120cm (47.2 in)

Opening Width: 135cm (53.1 in)

Base Width (outer foot block to outer foot block): 162cm (63.8 in)

Object Condition

Various old fixing holes and loses to the returns. Originally was fitted into paneling. Transports as 3 pieces. Legs and centre are different parts. Could be made into a headboard or the panel used over a stone fireplace. Finish is a mixture of timber and overpainted areas. Worn to different degrees, much has worn back to the wood. Parts 17th century, later adapted in the 19th century.

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